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
DRIVER'S CHECK LIST 2. If your vehicle is equipped with an adjustable steering column, adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position. 3. Mirrors—check and readjust mirrors if necessary. 4. Lights—turn ignition key to the IGN & ACC position and check for warning lights and buzzer. Check operation of turn signals and emergency lights. 5. Instruments—check all instruments. 6. Windshield—check operation of windshield wipers and washers. 7. Horn—check operation of horn. 8. Check fire extinguisher charge and road emergency kit. 9. Fuel—check fuel. Is there enough fuel? 10. Seat Belts—fasten and adjust safety restraint belts Weekly Operations 1. Battery—check battery and terminals. Check battery and alternator cables for signs of chafing. 2. Wheel Cap Nuts—are they all in place and torqued properly—tighten if necessary. See “Wheel Cap Nut Torque,” Page 173. 3. Other Controls and Wiring—check for condition and adjustment. 4. Steering Components—check pitman arm, draglink, and power steering hoses, etc., for loose, broken, or missing parts. 5. Other Engine Compartment Checks • Check condition and fastening of engine belt, hoses, clamps, and radiator. • Check the air cleaner, muffler, and exhaust pipes. Are they tight and secure? • After Engine Warm-up – Automatic Transmission—check fluid level in the automatic transmission oil (if equipped). – 88 – Y53-6027 Medium Duty (R05/09)
STARTING AND OPERATING THE VEHICLE Starting and Operating the Vehicle Introduction For detailed information on starting and operating the engine, refer to the Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual provided with your Medium Duty vehicle. Because each vehicle is custom-equipped, all engine operation instructions presented in this section are general. You will want to consult the engine manual to find out details about your vehicle's specific engine requirements. You may need to use a slightly different procedure from the one outlined here. Also, read the American Trucking Association's (ATA) Truck Driver's Handbook. It will give you tips on starting, shifting, and driving your vehicle. WARNING! Do not use ether or other starting fluids as a cold-starting aid in your Medium Duty vehicle. Your engine uses either an electrical grid or an open flame inside the manifold, to heat the air/fuel mixture for cold weather starting. If ether or another starting fluid is used, the air/fuel will ignite inside the manifold, which could cause an explosion and death or severe injury. WARNING! Do not start or let the engine run in an enclosed, unventilated area. Exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can be fatal if inhaled. • Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot exhaust system may come in contact with dry grass, brush, spilled fuel or other material that can cause a fire. Medium Duty (R05/09) Y53-6027 – 89 –
- 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
- Page 50 and 51: DASH- AND DOOR-MOUNTED FEATURES CON
- Page 52 and 53: DASH- AND DOOR-MOUNTED FEATURES CON
- Page 54 and 55: DASH- AND DOOR-MOUNTED FEATURES Fog
- Page 56 and 57: DASH- AND DOOR-MOUNTED FEATURES des
- Page 58 and 59: DASH- AND DOOR-MOUNTED FEATURES 2.
- Page 60 and 61: DASH- AND DOOR-MOUNTED FEATURES Man
- Page 62 and 63: DASH- AND DOOR-MOUNTED FEATURES Two
- Page 64 and 65: DASH- AND DOOR-MOUNTED FEATURES (2)
- Page 66 and 67: HEATER-AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS He
- Page 68 and 69: HEATER-AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS CO
- 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
- Page 76 and 77: SEATS WARNING! Do not drive vehicle
- Page 78 and 79: SEATS • Be sure, also, that your
- Page 80 and 81: SEATS • If any seat belt is not w
- Page 82 and 83: SEATS During Pregnancy Pregnant wom
- Page 84 and 85: DRIVER'S CHECK LIST WARNING! Do not
- Page 86 and 87: DRIVER'S CHECK LIST Engine Compartm
- Page 90 and 91: STARTING AND OPERATING THE VEHICLE
- Page 92 and 93: STARTING AND OPERATING THE VEHICLE
- Page 94 and 95: STARTING AND OPERATING THE VEHICLE
- Page 96 and 97: STARTING AND OPERATING THE VEHICLE
- Page 98 and 99: OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION Reengagi
- Page 100 and 101: OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION 5. Relea
- Page 102 and 103: OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION • Upsh
- Page 104 and 105: USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM Using the Br
- Page 106 and 107: USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM Using the Pa
- Page 108 and 109: USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! If
- Page 110 and 111: USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! Do
- Page 112 and 113: USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! Eff
- Page 114 and 115: USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM should remai
- Page 116 and 117: USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM torque. Do n
- Page 118 and 119: USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! The
- Page 120 and 121: USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM • Modulate
- Page 122 and 123: USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM NOTE: Today
- Page 124 and 125: USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM ! BRAKE If t
- Page 126 and 127: USING THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! No
- Page 128 and 129: OPERATING THE REAR/DRIVE AXLE • D
- Page 130 and 131: MORE DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Mo
- Page 132 and 133: DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Refer t
- Page 134 and 135: DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES STARTIN
- Page 136 and 137: DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES AIR BAG
STARTING AND OPERATING THE VEHICLE<br />
Starting and Operating the Vehicle<br />
Introduction<br />
For detailed information on starting and operating the<br />
engine, refer to the Engine Operation and Maintenance<br />
<strong>Manual</strong> provided with your <strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> vehicle.<br />
Because each vehicle is custom-equipped, all engine<br />
operation instructions presented in this section are general.<br />
You will want to consult the engine manual to find out<br />
details about your vehicle's specific engine requirements.<br />
You may need to use a slightly different procedure from<br />
the one outlined here.<br />
Also, read the American <strong>Truck</strong>ing Association's (ATA)<br />
<strong>Truck</strong> Driver's Handbook. It will give you tips on starting,<br />
shifting, and driving your vehicle.<br />
WARNING! Do not use ether or other starting<br />
fluids as a cold-starting aid in your <strong>Medium</strong><br />
<strong>Duty</strong> vehicle. Your engine uses either an electrical<br />
grid or an open flame inside the manifold,<br />
to heat the air/fuel mixture for cold<br />
weather starting. If ether or another starting<br />
fluid is used, the air/fuel will ignite inside the<br />
manifold, which could cause an explosion and<br />
death or severe injury.<br />
WARNING! Do not start or let the engine run in<br />
an enclosed, unventilated area. Exhaust<br />
fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide,<br />
a colorless and odorless gas. Carbon<br />
monoxide can be fatal if inhaled.<br />
• Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas<br />
where the hot exhaust system may come in<br />
contact with dry grass, brush, spilled fuel or<br />
other material that can cause a fire.<br />
<strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> (R05/09) Y53-6027 – 89 –