Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors
Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors
Consumer Information and Vehicle Identification Federal Safety Standard Certification Label The NHTSA regulations require a label certifying compliance with Federal Safety Standard, for United States and U.S. Territories, be affixed to each motor vehicle and prescribe where such label may be located. This certification label, which indicates the date of manufacture and other pertinent information, is located on the driver's side door frame. Component Identification Each of the major components on your vehicle has an identification label or tag. For easy reference, record component numbers such as, model, serial, and assembly number. See the “Vehicle Component Register” (last page of this manual). Engine: For further information, please refer to the Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual. Clutch: Enclosed in clutch housing. Location depends on manufacturer. Preventive Maintenance Transmission: For both manual and automatic transmissions, the identification number is stamped on a tag affixed to the right rear side of the transmission case. Steer Axle: The front axle serial number is stamped on a plate located on the center of the axle beam. Drive Axles: The drive axle numbering system includes three labels or stamps: 1. Axle Specification Number, usually stamped on the right rear side of the axle housing. This number identifies the complete axle. 2. Axle Housing Number Tag, usually located on the left forward side of the housing arm. This tag identifies the axle housing. 3. Axle Differential Carrier Identification, usually located on the top side of the differential carrier. The following information is either stamped, or marked with a metal tag: Model No., Production Assembly No., Serial No., Gear Ratio, and Part Number. – 268 – Y53-6027 Medium Duty (R05/09)
A Accessories 72 Air conditioner 217 refrigerant 151 Air Dryer 200 Air filter 202 Air horns 49 Air intake 201, 257 Air leaks 199 Air pressure gauge 198 Air suspension deflated air spring 137 switch, operation 133 Air tanks 87, 119, 147 Alternator precautions 227 Anti-lock brakes 112, 115, 125 Automatic transmission 88, 103, 242 fluid 245 oil level 242 Axle weight rating 84, 85, 132, 267 B Ball bearing grease 168 Ball seat mounted wheels 213 Battery access 220 care 221 compartment cover 10 electrolyte 225 recharging 224, 226 slow battery charging 226 Belts, seat 75, 78 Block heater 93, 182 Bobtail brake 109, 117 Brake adjustment 186 air pressure gauge 198 checks and adjustments 185 components 119 compounding 120 emergency braking 112 hand valve, trailer 116 linings 186 lubrication 185 operation 105 overheating 113 parking 106 proportion valve 105 safety - front 111 safety - rear 111 safety - tractor/trailer 112 system - safety and emergency 110, 194 system - towing and spring brakes 142 system checks 184, 188 system malfunction 142 system park - tractor 110 trailer brake hand valve 116 Medium Duty (R05/09) Y53-6027 – 269 –
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Consumer Information and Vehicle Identification<br />
Federal Safety Standard Certification Label<br />
The NHTSA regulations require a label certifying compliance<br />
with Federal Safety Standard, for United States and U.S. Territories,<br />
be affixed to each motor vehicle and prescribe where<br />
such label may be located. This certification label, which indicates<br />
the date of manufacture and other pertinent information,<br />
is located on the driver's side door frame.<br />
Component Identification<br />
Each of the major components on your vehicle has an identification<br />
label or tag. For easy reference, record component<br />
numbers such as, model, serial, and assembly number. See<br />
the “Vehicle Component Register” (last page of this manual).<br />
Engine: For further information, please refer to the Engine<br />
Operation and Maintenance <strong>Manual</strong>.<br />
Clutch: Enclosed in clutch housing. Location depends on<br />
manufacturer.<br />
Preventive Maintenance<br />
Transmission: For both manual and automatic transmissions,<br />
the identification number is stamped on a tag affixed to<br />
the right rear side of the transmission case.<br />
Steer Axle: The front axle serial number is stamped on a<br />
plate located on the center of the axle beam.<br />
Drive Axles: The drive axle numbering system includes<br />
three labels or stamps:<br />
1. Axle Specification Number, usually stamped on the right<br />
rear side of the axle housing. This number identifies the<br />
complete axle.<br />
2. Axle Housing Number Tag, usually located on the left forward<br />
side of the housing arm. This tag identifies the axle<br />
housing.<br />
3. Axle Differential Carrier Identification, usually located on<br />
the top side of the differential carrier. The following information<br />
is either stamped, or marked with a metal tag:<br />
Model No., Production Assembly No., Serial No., Gear<br />
Ratio, and Part Number.<br />
– 268 – Y53-6027 <strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> (R05/09)