Medium Duty Operator's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Company
Medium Duty Operator's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Company Medium Duty Operator's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Company
Electrical System Overcharge: this condition results from improper voltage regulator adjustment. It results in overheating of the battery, warped plates, and evaporation of electrolyte. Undercharge: the voltage regulator is malfunctioning or is improperly adjusted, the drive belt is slipping, or your vehicle has undergone long periods of standing idle or short distance driving. These conditions result in battery plates becoming covered with a hard coating. Vibration: loose battery hold-downs may cause battery plate failure. Short Circuits: these discharge the battery by draining electricity. Dirty or Loose Connections: improper connections may stop the flow of electrical power to and from the battery. Jump Starting Vehicles Preventive Maintenance Because of the various battery installations and optional electrical systems, Peterbilt does not recommend that you attempt to jump start your vehicle. If you have a battery problem, it is best to contact a Peterbilt Dealer or a reputable towing service. However, if your battery is discharged (dead), you may be able to start it by using energy from a good battery in another vehicle. This is termed “jump starting.” Be sure to follow the precautions and instructions below. WARNING! Batteries contain acid that can burn and gases that can explode. Ignoring safety procedures can cause you or others to be badly hurt. WARNING! Never jump start a battery near fire, flames, or electrical sparks. Batteries generate explosive gases that could explode causing serious personal injury. Keep sparks, flame, and lighted cigarettes away from batteries. – 216 – Y53-6008A Medium Duty (R05/09)
Preventive Maintenance WARNING! Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics, or painted surfaces. Always wear eye protection. Battery acid that may spill during charging should be washed off with a solution of warm water and baking soda to neutralize the acid. If you accidentally get acid in your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with cold water for several minutes and call a doctor. • Be careful that metal tools (or any metal in contact with the positive terminal) do not contact the positive battery terminal and any other metal on the vehicle at the same time. Remove metal jewelry and avoid leaning over the battery. • 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 to the vehicle. • Do not try to jump start or charge a frozen battery. (Even a battery with ice particles on the electrolyte surface is dangerous.) Allow it to thaw out first. And always allow the battery to thaw gradually—do not apply direct heat. Gas trapped in the ice may cause an explosion. To Jump Start Your Vehicle Electrical System WARNING! The voltage of the booster battery must have a 12–volt rating. And the capacity of the booster battery should not be lower than that of the discharged battery. Use of batteries of different voltage or substantially different capacity rating may cause an explosion and serious personal injury. CAUTION: Applying a higher voltage booster battery will cause expensive damage to sensitive electronic components, such as relays, and the radio. • Improper hook-up of jumper cables or not following these procedures can damage the alternator or cause serious damage to both vehicles. WARNING! To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the vehicle, heed all warnings and instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer. • The jumper cables must be long enough so that the vehicles do not touch. If either battery has vent caps, remove them and check the fluid level. If it is OK, replace the caps before going further. If the level is low, add distilled water and replace the caps Medium Duty (R05/09) Y53-6008A – 217 –
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- Page 170 and 171: Engine Maintenance Fuel System Spec
- Page 172 and 173: Engine Maintenance Emission Compone
- Page 174 and 175: Engine Cooling System • The leadi
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- Page 178 and 179: Engine Cooling System Preventive Ma
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- Page 184 and 185: Brake System Constant manual adjust
- Page 186 and 187: Brake System Make sure that the flu
- Page 188 and 189: Brake System Visually inspect brake
- Page 190 and 191: Brake System Preventive Maintenance
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- Page 194 and 195: Air System CAUTION: Do not use pene
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- Page 198 and 199: Air System High Frequency Vibration
- Page 200 and 201: Tires and Wheels Introduction TIRES
- Page 202 and 203: Tires and Wheels Tire Inflation Mos
- Page 204 and 205: Tires and Wheels Wheel Mounting and
- Page 206 and 207: Tires and Wheels Preventive Mainten
- Page 208 and 209: Tires and Wheels Preventive Mainten
- Page 210 and 211: Tires and Wheels Wheel and Tire Rep
- Page 212 and 213: Heater and Air Conditioner CAUTION:
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- Page 218 and 219: Electrical System before proceeding
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- Page 224 and 225: Cab Maintenance Cleaning, Protectio
- Page 226 and 227: Cab Maintenance At least every spri
- Page 228 and 229: Cab Maintenance • Remove soap wit
- Page 230 and 231: Cab Maintenance Preventive Maintena
- Page 232 and 233: Cab Maintenance Preventive Maintena
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- Page 242 and 243: Front Axle and Suspension Torque CA
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- Page 246 and 247: Rear Axle and Suspension Preventive
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- Page 252 and 253: Noise and Emission Control Engine
- Page 254 and 255: Noise and Emission Control Transmis
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Preventive Maintenance<br />
WARNING! Do not allow battery fluid to contact<br />
eyes, skin, fabrics, or painted surfaces. Always<br />
wear eye protection. Battery acid that may spill<br />
during charging should be washed off with a<br />
solution of warm water and baking soda to neutralize<br />
the acid. If you accidentally get acid in<br />
your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse<br />
with cold water for several minutes and call a<br />
doctor.<br />
• Be careful that metal tools (or any metal in contact<br />
with the positive terminal) do not contact the positive<br />
battery terminal and any other metal on the vehicle<br />
at the same time. Remove metal jewelry and<br />
avoid leaning over the battery.<br />
• If metal jewelry or other metal comes in contact with<br />
electrical circuits, a short circuit may occur causing<br />
you to be injured, as well as electrical system failure<br />
and damage to the vehicle.<br />
• Do not try to jump start or charge a frozen battery.<br />
(Even a battery with ice particles on the electrolyte<br />
surface is dangerous.) Allow it to thaw out first. And<br />
always allow the battery to thaw gradually—do not<br />
apply direct heat. Gas trapped in the ice may cause<br />
an explosion.<br />
To Jump Start Your Vehicle<br />
Electrical System<br />
WARNING! The voltage of the booster battery<br />
must have a 12–volt rating. And the capacity of<br />
the booster battery should not be lower than<br />
that of the discharged battery. Use of batteries of<br />
different voltage or substantially different capacity<br />
rating may cause an explosion and serious<br />
personal injury.<br />
CAUTION: Applying a higher voltage booster<br />
battery will cause expensive damage to sensitive<br />
electronic components, such as relays, and<br />
the radio.<br />
• Improper hook-up of jumper cables or not following<br />
these procedures can damage the alternator or<br />
cause serious damage to both vehicles.<br />
WARNING! To avoid serious personal injury and<br />
damage to the vehicle, heed all warnings and<br />
instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer.<br />
• The jumper cables must be long enough so that the<br />
vehicles do not touch.<br />
If either battery has vent caps, remove them and check the<br />
fluid level. If it is OK, replace the caps before going further. If<br />
the level is low, add distilled water and replace the caps<br />
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