MODEL 330 OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Peterbilt Motors Company

Electrical System
Preventive Maintenance
Battery Access
The vehicle is originally equipped with two batteries.
Replacement batteries must meet the following specifications:
maintenance-free, group 31 size, threaded stud, 12V/
650 cold cranking ampere (CCA), and 160 minutes of
reserve capacity. The battery compartment has space to
install an optional third battery.
BATTERY COVER
LATCH
(BOTH SIDES)
The battery compartment is located on the left side of the
vehicle, under the cab access steps.
The cover is held in place by two latches one on each side.
CAUTION: Always reinstall the battery compartment
cover (step) before entering the cab. Without
the step you could slip and fall, resulting in
possible injury to yourself.
Battery Compartment
02601
WARNING! Before attempting any work on the
batteries or electrical system, remove all jewelry.
If metal jewelry or other metal comes in contact
with electrical circuits, a short circuit may occur
causing you to be injured, as well as electrical
system failure and damage.
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