MODEL 330 OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Peterbilt Motors Company
MODEL 330 OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Peterbilt Motors Company
MODEL 330 OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Peterbilt Motors Company
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Operating the Transmission<br />
OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION<br />
Introduction<br />
Your Model <strong>330</strong> is equipped with either a manual or automatic<br />
transmission with special features and gearing to meet<br />
your particular needs. It is important for you, the driver, to<br />
understand how your particular transmission is operated. To<br />
do this, you have two sources of information: this Operator’s<br />
Manual and the transmission manufacturer’s Driver/Operator’s<br />
Instruction Manual. Because of the variety of different<br />
transmissions installed in Model <strong>330</strong> vehicles, operating procedures<br />
for your particular transmission are not included in<br />
this manual; therefore, you should read and understand both<br />
manuals. Read the general guidelines and instructions that<br />
follow and read the specific instructions contained in the<br />
transmission manufacturer’s Driver/Operator’s Instruction<br />
Manual.<br />
NOTE: You will find a shift pattern diagram in the<br />
cab. Check to be sure you know the correct<br />
sequence for your particular transmission.<br />
Operating Manual Transmissions<br />
Operating Instructions<br />
If your truck has an automatic transmission, go to page 68.<br />
6, 9, 10, and 11–Speed Manual<br />
The 6–speed synchronized manual transmission has 6 forward<br />
speeds and 1 reverse. The 9–speed transmission has 9<br />
forward and 2 reverse speeds, consisting of a 5–speed low<br />
range section and a 4–speed high range section.<br />
For specific instructions on operating one of the optional 10-<br />
or 11-speed transmissions, consult the transmission manufacturer’s<br />
Driver/Operator Instruction Manual.<br />
Transmission Warm–Up<br />
In cold weather [below 32°F (0°C)], you may find shifting<br />
sluggish when you first start up. Transmission warm-up is<br />
especially important at this time, but it is always a good idea<br />
to warm your transmission oil before starting out on the road.<br />
To warm the transmission lubricating oil during engine warmup:<br />
– 64 – PB1318 3/01 Model <strong>330</strong>