Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors

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DASH- AND DOOR-MOUNTED FEATURES Two-Speed Rear Axle (Range) Switch CONTROLS AND DISPLAY Fifth Wheel Lock (Slider Adjustment) Switch . . RANGE SELECTOR FIFTH WHEEL If your vehicle is equipped with a two-speed rear axle, you can select the axle range by the dash mounted switch shown above. The low range provides maximum torque for operating off-highway. The high range is a faster ratio for highway speeds. For information on how to operate your two-speed rear axle properly and safely, see “Dual Range (Two Speed) Axles” on page 97. WARNING! Do not move the fifth wheel while the tractor-trailer is in motion. Movement of the fifth wheel while a tractor-trailer is moving can cause a serious accident involving death or personal injury. Your load could shift suddenly, causing you to lose control of the vehicle. Never operate the vehicle with the switch in the unlock position. Always inspect the fifth wheel after you lock the switch to be sure the fifth wheel is engaged. Vehicles having an air slide fifth wheel have a fifth wheel slider lock controlled by a switch on the instrument panel. By placing the switch in the unlock position, you can slide – 62 – Y53-6027 Medium Duty (R05/09)
CONTROLS AND DISPLAY DASH- AND DOOR-MOUNTED FEATURES the fifth wheel to various positions to adjust weight distribution. There is a guard over this switch to protect you against accidentally activating or releasing the lock. Parking Brake Valve and Trailer Air Supply Valve Before you leave the cab, apply all parking brakes. - for vehicles with air brakes: 1. Apply all parking brakes. Pull out the Yellow Parking Brake Control knob (1) located on the dash. In tractors, the Red (octagon-shaped) Trailer Air Supply Control knob (2) will automatically pop out. PULL TO APPLY PARKING BRAKE PUSH TO RELEASE 02391-1 Full Truck Parking Brake Valve WARNING! Do not leave the cab without applying the parking brake. The truck could roll and cause an accident involving death or personal injury. Always apply the parking brake before you leave the cab. Medium Duty (R05/09) Y53-6027 – 63 –
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Quick Table of Contents •Introduc
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WARNING When you see this word, the
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INTRODUCTION A Special Word About R
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INTRODUCTION information about regu
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CAB AND FRAME ACCESS 02611 • Use
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Page 14 and 15: HOOD HOLD DOWNS AND TILT Put one ha
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Page 34 and 35: INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS D. Trip In
Page 38 and 39: STANDARD GAUGES CONTROLS AND DISPLA
Page 40 and 41: STANDARD GAUGES Engine Oil Pressure
Page 42 and 43: STANDARD GAUGES CAUTION: Keep the e
Page 44 and 45: OPTIONAL GAUGES CONTROLS AND DISPLA
Page 46 and 47: OPTIONAL GAUGES operate the signal,
Page 48 and 49: OPTIONAL GAUGES Wiper Switch Settin
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Page 70 and 71: CUPHOLDERS/ASHTRAY not push it in.
Page 72 and 73: ACCESSORIES Accessories Peterbilt N
Page 74 and 75: SEATS Seats Introduction This secti
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Page 84 and 85: DRIVER'S CHECK LIST WARNING! Do not
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Page 88 and 89: DRIVER'S CHECK LIST 2. If your vehi
Page 90 and 91: STARTING AND OPERATING THE VEHICLE
Page 98 and 99: OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION Reengagi
Page 100 and 101: OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION 5. Relea
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Page 104 and 105: USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM Using the Br
Page 106 and 107: USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM Using the Pa
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USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! Eff
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USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM should remai
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USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM torque. Do n
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USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! The
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USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM • Modulate
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USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM NOTE: Today
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USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM ! BRAKE If t
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USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! No
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OPERATING THE REAR/DRIVE AXLE • D
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MORE DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Mo
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DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Refer t
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DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES STARTIN
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DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES AIR BAG
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DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES STARTIN
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VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES
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SHUT-DOWN Shut-Down Introduction Af
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SHUT-DOWN WARNING! Do not carry add
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Introduction Preventive Maintenance
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Introduction erly. Non-compliance w
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Maintenance Schedule and Lubricatio
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Engine Maintenance Oil Draining:
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Engine Maintenance Preventive Maint
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Engine Cooling System To Check the
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Engine Cooling System ELC Condition
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Engine Cooling System Engine (Block
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Brake System BRAKE SYSTEM If your t
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Brake System • Do not use moly-di
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Brake System Constant manual adjust
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Brake System Make sure that the flu
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Brake System Visually inspect brake
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Brake System Preventive Maintenance
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Air System Contamination of the air
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Air System FRONT SECONDARY (SERVICE
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Air System pressors. After completi
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Air System • Check the Charge-Air
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Tires and Wheels Introduction TIRES
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Tires and Wheels Tire Inflation Mos
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Tires and Wheels Preventive Mainten
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Tires and Wheels Preventive Mainten
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Tires and Wheels Demounted Rims To
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Tires and Wheels Tire Replacement F
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Heater and Air Conditioner HEATER A
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Electrical System ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Electrical System Battery cables ha
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Electrical System Jump Starting Veh
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Electrical System Connect the batte
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Electrical System WARNING! Always s
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Electrical System Preventive Mainte
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Cab Maintenance Cleaning, Protectio
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Cab Maintenance At least every spri
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Cab Maintenance • Remove soap wit
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Cab Maintenance Preventive Maintena
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Cab Maintenance Preventive Maintena
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Transmission and Clutch Preventive
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Transmission and Clutch Automatic T
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Steering and Driveline Preventive M
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Front Axle and Suspension Preventiv
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Front Axle and Suspension Torque CA
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Rear Axle and Suspension It is impo
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Rear Axle and Suspension Preventive
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Rear Axle and Suspension Grade 8 Ca
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Frame and Fifth Wheel Sliding Fifth
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Noise and Emission Control Engine
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Noise and Emission Control Transmis
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Noise and Emission Control Preventi
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Consumer Information and Vehicle Id
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trailer charge 110 treadle valve 11
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identification 268 idling 95 lubric
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front axle 247 front suspension 247
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Single check valve 120 Slack adjust
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