MODEL 330 OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Peterbilt Motors Company
MODEL 330 OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Peterbilt Motors Company MODEL 330 OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Peterbilt Motors Company
Instruments and Controls Operating Instructions WARNING! To reduce the chance of personal injury and/or vehicle damage due to engine overheating, never leave the engine idling without an alert driver present. If the engine should overheat, as indicated by the engine coolant temperature light, immediate action is required to correct the condition. Continued unattended operation of the engine, even for a short time, may result in serious engine damage or a fire. For further details on engine operation, see the Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual in the glove compartment of your vehicle. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge It is important to maintain oil pressure within acceptable limits. If oil pressure drops below the minimum psi a Red Warning Lamp on the oil pressure gauge and the Stop Engine Warning Lamp will come ON. For further information on engine oil and normal operating pressures, see the Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual. 02585 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge CAUTION: Continuing to operate your vehicle with insufficient oil pressure will cause serious engine damage. • If the oil pressure fails to rise within 10 seconds after the engine starts, stop the engine and determine the cause. • Check the engine manufacturer's manual for the correct oil pressure ranges for your vehicle's engine. • If the oil pressure suddenly drops, or the audible alarm and engine oil pressure warning light come on while driving, do the following: 1. Slow down carefully. 2. Move a safe distance off the road and stop. – 24 – PB1318 3/01 Model 330
Operating Instructions 3. Place the transmission in park and set the parking brake. (See Pages 65 and 72 for transmission shifting and parking brake information.) 4. Turn OFF the engine. 5. Turn ON the emergency flasher and use other warning devices to alert other motorists. 6. Wait a few minutes to allow oil to drain into the engine oil pan, and then check the oil level. (See page 139 for details on checking oil level.) 7. Add oil if necessary. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Center. For further information on operating your engine properly, see page 55. Dual Air Pressure Gauge (Air Reservoir) The dual air pressure gauge indicates the amount of air pressure in the brake system in pounds per square inch (psi). The WHITE pointer shows the front (secondary service) reservoir air pressure, and the ORANGE pointer indicates pressure in the rear (primary service) reservoir. FRONT SECONDARY SERVICE CIRCUIT (WHITE) 02581 Dual Air Pressure Gauge (Air Reservoir) Instruments and Controls REAR PRIMARY SERVICE CIRCUIT (ORANGE) If the pressure in either or both circuits is too low for normal brake operation (below 64 psi), a warning light in the panel will glow and the audible alarm will sound. WARNING! If the light and alarm do not turn off at start-up, do not try to drive the vehicle until the problem is found and fixed. Model 330 PB1318 3/01 – 25 –
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Instruments and Controls<br />
Operating Instructions<br />
WARNING! To reduce the chance of personal<br />
injury and/or vehicle damage due to engine<br />
overheating, never leave the engine idling without<br />
an alert driver present. If the engine should<br />
overheat, as indicated by the engine coolant<br />
temperature light, immediate action is required<br />
to correct the condition. Continued unattended<br />
operation of the engine, even for a short time,<br />
may result in serious engine damage or a fire.<br />
For further details on engine operation, see the Engine Operation<br />
and Maintenance Manual in the glove compartment of<br />
your vehicle.<br />
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge<br />
It is important to maintain oil pressure within acceptable limits.<br />
If oil pressure drops below the minimum psi a Red Warning<br />
Lamp on the oil pressure gauge and the Stop Engine<br />
Warning Lamp will come ON.<br />
For further information on engine oil and normal operating<br />
pressures, see the Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual.<br />
02585<br />
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge<br />
CAUTION: Continuing to operate your vehicle<br />
with insufficient oil pressure will cause serious<br />
engine damage.<br />
• If the oil pressure fails to rise within 10 seconds after<br />
the engine starts, stop the engine and determine the<br />
cause.<br />
• Check the engine manufacturer's manual for the correct<br />
oil pressure ranges for your vehicle's engine.<br />
• If the oil pressure suddenly drops, or the audible<br />
alarm and engine oil pressure warning light come on<br />
while driving, do the following:<br />
1. Slow down carefully.<br />
2. Move a safe distance off the road and stop.<br />
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