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
OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Clutch Adjustment Inspect manual clutches according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Regular maintenance should be followed to maintain correct clutch adjustment. Have your dealer's Service Department perform any adjustment necessary. Tips • Always use the clutch when making upshifts or downshifts. • Always select a starting gear that will provide sufficient gear reduction for the load and terrain. • Never downshift when the vehicle is moving too fast. • Never slam or jerk the shift lever to complete gear engagement. • Never coast with the transmission in Neutral and the clutch disengaged. STARTING AND OPERATING THE VEHICLE • To provide smooth gear engagements while shifting, use proper coordination between shift lever and clutch. Operating Automatic Transmissions An automatic transmission makes shifting much easier, however it is important to understand how to operate the transmission efficiently. Please read the transmission manufacturer’s operation manual supplied with your vehicle. There may not be a “park” position with your automatic transmission. Always be sure you apply the parking brake before leaving the cab. WARNING! Do not leave the cab of your vehicle without applying the parking brake. The truck could roll and cause an accident resulting in death or personal injury. Always apply the parking brake before you leave the cab. – 100 – Y53-6033 Regional Haul (R05/10)
STARTING AND OPERATING THE VEHICLE Using the Brake System NOTE: Today’s diesel engines have significant torque and startability power at low RPMs. Combinations of engine speed and available torque may overpower the vehicle’s parking brakes. WARNING! Never drive your vehicle with the parking brakes applied. Always release the parking brakes prior to moving the vehicle. Failure to disengage the parking brakes prior to moving your vehicle could result in excessive heat build-up of the brakes and start a fire, possibly resulting in death, personal injury or property damage. The operation of the vehicle's braking system and many vehicle accessories depends upon the storage and application of a high-pressure air supply. This air brake system is a multiple circuit type: it has a circuit for the front wheels, a separate circuit for the rear wheels, and one for the trailer (tractors only). The system OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS is supplied by a compressor driven by the engine. The vehicle's compressor takes outside air and compresses it, usually to 100–130 psi (690–896 kPa). This compressed air then goes to the reservoirs to be stored until needed. When you operate your air brakes, the stored compressed air flows into the chambers where it is used to apply your truck and trailer brakes. That is why, when you push down on the brake pedal, you do not feel the same amount of pressure on the pedal that you do when you apply the brakes on your car. All you are doing on your truck is opening an air valve to allow air to flow into the brake chambers. WARNING! The brake system is a critical vehicle safety system. For the safety of you and others around you, have the vehicle submitted for periodic preventive maintenance checks as well as having any suspected problems immediately checked by an Authorized Service Center. Failure to properly maintain your brake system can lead to serious accidents involving death or personal injury. Regional Haul (R05/10) Y53-6033 – 101 –
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STARTING AND OPERATING THE VEHICLE<br />
Using the Brake System<br />
NOTE: Today’s diesel engines have significant<br />
torque and startability power at low RPMs. Combinations<br />
of engine speed and available torque<br />
may overpower the vehicle’s parking brakes.<br />
WARNING! Never drive your vehicle with the<br />
parking brakes applied. Always release the<br />
parking brakes prior to moving the vehicle.<br />
Failure to disengage the parking brakes prior<br />
to moving your vehicle could result in excessive<br />
heat build-up of the brakes and start a<br />
fire, possibly resulting in death, personal<br />
injury or property damage.<br />
The operation of the vehicle's braking system and many<br />
vehicle accessories depends upon the storage and application<br />
of a high-pressure air supply.<br />
This air brake system is a multiple circuit type: it has a circuit<br />
for the front wheels, a separate circuit for the rear<br />
wheels, and one for the trailer (tractors only). The system<br />
OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS<br />
is supplied by a compressor driven by the engine. The<br />
vehicle's compressor takes outside air and compresses it,<br />
usually to 100–130 psi (690–896 kPa). This compressed<br />
air then goes to the reservoirs to be stored until needed.<br />
When you operate your air brakes, the stored compressed<br />
air flows into the chambers where it is used to<br />
apply your truck and trailer brakes. That is why, when you<br />
push down on the brake pedal, you do not feel the same<br />
amount of pressure on the pedal that you do when you<br />
apply the brakes on your car. All you are doing on your<br />
truck is opening an air valve to allow air to flow into the<br />
brake chambers.<br />
WARNING! The brake system is a critical vehicle<br />
safety system. For the safety of you and<br />
others around you, have the vehicle submitted<br />
for periodic preventive maintenance<br />
checks as well as having any suspected problems<br />
immediately checked by an Authorized<br />
Service Center. Failure to properly maintain<br />
your brake system can lead to serious accidents<br />
involving death or personal injury.<br />
<strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Haul</strong> (R05/10) Y53-6033 – 101 –