Regional Haul Model Operator's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Company

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Battery Cables
WARNING! Battery cables can cause fires
resulting in death or personal injury and/or
property damage if not properly maintained
and located. Regularly inspect the battery
cables and connectors for damaged or compromised
cable insulation. Contact your
Authorized Service Center if you are in need
of repairs or information.
Turn off the ignition and disconnect the negative battery
cable.
Battery cables have a protective insulation covering the
metal cable. Contact your authorized service center to
have the cables replaced if you find any chafing, tears or
breaks in the insulation and the cable is visible through
the tear or break.
Batteries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Access
The vehicle is originally equipped with two batteries.
Replacement batteries must meet the following specifications:
maintenance-free, group 31 size, threaded stud,
12V/650 cold cranking ampere (CCA), and 160 minutes of
reserve capacity. The battery compartment has space to
install an optional third battery.
The battery compartment is located on the left side of the
vehicle, under the cab access steps.
The cover is held in place by two latches one on each
side.
WARNING! Always reinstall the battery compartment
cover (step) before entering the cab.
Without the step you could slip and fall,
resulting in death or possible injury to yourself.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Regional Haul (R05/10) Y53-6033 – 215 –