Regional Haul Model Operator's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Company
Regional Haul Model Operator's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Company
Regional Haul Model Operator's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Company
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PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION<br />
Shifting Gears in a New Vehicle<br />
Shift carefully in a new vehicle. The transmission may be<br />
a little stiff at first. Avoid gear clashing by closely following<br />
these procedures.<br />
When you are operating a new vehicle or one that has<br />
been exposed to cold weather, you want the transmission<br />
lubricant (fluid) to circulate and coat the contacting surfaces<br />
of the gears. Metal contacting metal in moving parts<br />
may seriously damage your transmission—do not drive in<br />
one gear for long periods of time until the transmission<br />
lubricant has a chance to coat all contacting surfaces.<br />
Carefully observe the free travel in the clutch for the first<br />
few hundred miles. As the clutch lining wears and high<br />
spots get worn smooth, you will get less free travel.<br />
Clutch Brake and Travel (9–, 10–, and 11–Speed<br />
Transmissions only)<br />
These transmissions utilize a clutch brake, rather than<br />
synchronizers. The clutch brake works by stopping all of<br />
the gears in the transmission, allowing you to easily shift<br />
STARTING AND OPERATING THE VEHICLE<br />
into first gear or reverse without grinding gears. The total<br />
stroke of the clutch pedal is about 10 inches. The first part<br />
is the release stroke: the part that fully releases the clutch.<br />
The last inch engages the clutch brake.<br />
During hard-shifting with vehicle not moving<br />
To apply the clutch brake (while the vehicle is stopped)<br />
fully depress the clutch pedal to the floorboard to stop the<br />
gears. With the throttle at idle, select first gear then<br />
release the clutch pedal to let the vehicle start forward,<br />
until the clutch is fully engaged. See the transmission<br />
manufacturer's manual that is included with your vehicle<br />
for further details.<br />
During Normal Driving<br />
If you want to shift directly into any gear other than first or<br />
reverse, depress the clutch pedal only far enough to<br />
release the clutch. Pushing the clutch to the floor applies<br />
the clutch brake and could cause gear hang-up.<br />
– 98 – Y53-6033 <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Haul</strong> (R05/10)