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Paccar Peterbilt 587 Owner's Manual

Paccar Peterbilt 587 Owner's Manual (240 pages)

Paccar Peterbilt Model 587 Truck Owner's manual

Brand: Paccar | Category: Trucks | Size: 8.36 MB

Table of Contents

Quick Table of Contents
2
Introduction
3
- A Special Word about Repairs
  4
- Additional Sources of Information
  4
- Safety Signals
  5
- Vehicle Safety
  6
- Getting into & out of the Cab and Frame Access
  8
- Vehicle with External Grab Handle
  8
- Operation
  9
- Remote Keyless Entry (Optional)
  9
- Door Lock and Keys
  9
- Vehicle Without External Grab Handle
  9
- Batteries
  10
- Synchronization
  10
- Climbing Onto the Deck Plate
  11
- Hood Hold Downs
  13
- Hood Tilt
  13
Getting to Your Engine
13
Your Instrument Panel
16
Controls and Displays
16
- Left Side
  17
- Typical Cab Instruments and Controls
  17
- Right Side
  18
- Instruments and Controls Menu Control Switch (MCS)
  19
- Standard Warning Lights and Audible Alarm
  19
- Instrument System Self Test
  20
- Status Indicator
  20
- Audible Alarm
  21
- Optional Lights
  21
- Warning Light/Indicator Symbols
  22
- Warning Light/Indicator Symbol Descriptions
  25
- Driver Information Display
  32
- Fuel Economy (Accessible While Parked or Driving)
  33
- Ignition Timer (Accessible While Parked Only)
  33
- RPM Detail (Accessible While Parked or Driving)
  33
- Trip Information
  34
- Truck Information (Accessible Only While Parked)
  34
- Diagnostic Display (Accessible Only While Parked)
  35
- Settings Menu (Accessible Only While Parked)
  35
- Transmission Display (Automated Transmissions Only-Accessible While Parked or Driving)
  35
- To Set Clock Display Format
  36
- To Set Home, Local or Alarm Time
  36
- Steering Column-Mounted Controls
  37
- To Set Language
  37
- To Turn Alarm On/Off
  37
- Turn Signal and Indicator Lights
  37
- Headlamp Flash
  38
- High Beam Headlamps
  38
- ID and Clearance Lights Flash
  38
- To Wash the Windshield
  39
- Windshield Wipers/Washer
  39
- Wiper Switch Settings
  39
- Hazard Flasher
  41
- Air Horn
  42
- Electric Horn
  42
- Trailer Brake Hand Valve
  42
- Dash-Mounted Features
  43
- Keys and Locks
  43
  - Tilt-Telescoping Steering Column
    43
  - Headlamps
    44
- Ignition Switch
  44
  - ID and Clearance Lights Switches
    45
  - Panel Light Knob
    45
  - Dome Light Switch
    46
  - Fog/Driving Lights Switch
    46
  - Air Suspension Deflate Switch (Dump Valve)
    47
  - Engine Fan Switch
    48
  - Mirror Heat Switch
    49
  - Power Mirror Switch
    49
  - Cruise Control Switch
    50
  - Engine Brake
    51
  - Interaxle Differential Lock Switch
    52
  - Two-Speed Rear Axle (Range) Switch
    52
  - Center (Three Position Switch Only)
    53
  - Regeneration Switch
    53
  - Start
    53
  - Stop (Three Position Switch Only)
    53
  - Fifth Wheel Lock (Slider Adjustment) Switch
    54
  - Parking Brake Valve and Trailer Air Supply Valve
    55
  - Heater-Air Conditioning Controls
    56
  - The Cab’s Control Panel May Have up to Six Controls
    57
  - To Set the Heater-Air Conditioning Controls
    57
  - The Sleeper Control Panel will Have Two Controls
    58
  - For Efficient Cooling
    59
  - Ashtray
    60
  - Cigarette Lighter
    60
  - Gauges
    61
  - Glove Compartment
    61
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    62
  - Speedometer
    62
  - Tachometer
    63
  - Engine Hours/Outside Air Temperature
    64
  - Air Application Gauge
    65
  - Primary (Secondary) Air Pressure Gauge (Air Reservoir)
    65
  - Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
    66
  - Engine Overheating
    67
  - Water Temperature Gauge
    67
  - Fuel Gauge
    68
  - Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge
    69
  - Front Drive Axle or Rear Drive Axle Temperature Gauge
    70
  - Transmission Temperature Gauge
    70
  - Manifold Pressure Gauge
    71
  - Air Filter Restriction Indicator Gauge
    72
  - Voltmeter
    72
- Luggage Compartment(S)
  73
  - Mirrors
    73
  - Shift Pattern Display
    73
  - Appliances in the Cab
    74
  - Refrigerator
    74
  - Peterbilt Navigation System
    75
  - Seat Belts and Their Proper Use
    77
- Shoulder Belt
  78
Seat and Restraint Systems
77
- Properly Worn Belt
  78
- Correct (over Arm)
  79
- Improperly Worn Belt
  79
- Incorrect (under Arm)
  80
- Twisted Belt
  80
- Komfort-Lok Feature
  81
- Pregnant Woman with Belt Properly Worn
  82
- Sleeper Bunk Restraints
  82
- Passengers
  83
- Some Other Safety Restraint Tips
  84
- Tether Belts
  84
- Tether Adjustment
  85
- Inspection of the Restraint System
  85
- Safe Vehicle Operation
  90
Driver's Checklists
90
Maintenance and Service
91
- Checking Outside the Vehicle
  92
- Checking the Luggage Compartment
  92
- In-Cab Checklist
  93
- Normal Temperature Starting Procedure
  95
- Starting & Operating the Vehicle
  95
- Cold Temperature Starting Procedure
  96
- Engine Warmup
  97
- Warmup Procedure
  97
- Idling the Engine
  99
  - Transmission Warmup
    99
  - Putting the Vehicle in Motion
    100
  - Clutch Travel
    101
- Operating the Clutch
  101
- Shifting the Transmission
  101
  - “Riding” the Clutch
    101
  - Clutch Adjustment
    102
  - Clutch Brake
    102
  - Release Bearing Wear
    102
  - Double Clutching
    103
  - Interaxle Differential
    103
  - Switch in Unlock Position
    104
- Dual Range (Two Speed) Axles
  105
  - Range Selector
    105
  - Using Your Dual Range Axle
    105
  - Important Tips on Operating Your Dual Range Axle
    106
  - Interaxle in Unlock
    106
  - Automatic and Automated Transmission
    107
  - Auxiliary Transmission
    107
  - If Your Vehicle Must be Towed
    108
  - Illustration of Driver-Controlled Main Differential Lock
    109
  - Anti-Lock Braking System Operating Information
    110
  - Returning a Towed Vehicle to Service
    110
  - Truck/Tractor ABS Warning Lamp
    111
  - Trailer ABS Warning Lamp
    112
  - Advanced ABS with Stability Control
    113
  - Roll Stability Program
    114
  - Yaw Control
    115
  - Yaw Stability
    115
  - ESP May Reduce the Vehicle Speed Automatically
    116
  - Important Safety Information about the Stability System
    116
  - Towing Doubles or Triples May Reduce the Effectiveness of Stability Systems
    116
  - Yaw Control Example
    116
  - Limitations of Stability Systems
    117
  - To Maximize the Effectiveness of ESP
    117
  - Steering Angle Sensor Re-Calibration
    118
  - Truck Chassis Modifications
    118
  - Wheel Spin Control Warning Lamp
    118
- Brake Safety and Emergency
  119
- Overheated Brakes
  120
- Parking Brakes and Their Use
  120
  - Red/Yellow Controls
    121
  - Trailer Air Supply Valve
    122
  - Manually Releasing Spring Brakes
    123
  - To Release Spring Brakes Manually
    124
  - Retarders
    127
  - Driving Bobtail or with an Unloaded Trailer
    128
  - Exhaust After-Treatment System
    128
  - Functionality/Notification Information
    128
  - "Passive" Regeneration and Is Transparent to the Operation of the Vehicle
    129
  - Notification of High Exhaust System Temperature
    130
  - Notification that Regeneration Is Required
    131
  - DPF Regeneration
    133
  - Parked Regeneration
    133
  - Stop an Automatic or Parked Regeneration
    135
  - Before Stopping the Engine
    136
  - Turbochargers
    136
  - Final Stopping Procedures
    137
  - Refuel before the Final Stop
    137
- Setting Ride Height
  138
  - Ride Height Measurement (Tandem Axles Location)
    139
  - Typical Height Control Valve (Rear View Looking Forward)
    140
  - Typical Height Control Valve (Top View)
    140
  - Driving with Deflated Air Springs
    141
  - Coasting
    142
  - Driving Tips and Techniques
    142
  - Descending a Grade
    143
  - Engine Overspeed
    143
  - Use of Tachometer
    143
  - Maintenance and Service
    145
  - Preventive Maintenance Schedule
    145
  - Preventative Maintenance (PM) Intervals
    146
  - Preventative Maintenance Schedule
    148
  - Engine
    163
  - Lubricant Specifications
    163
  - Master Lubrication Index
    165
  - Component Lubrication Index
    166
  - Fuller Transmission Lubrication
    167
  - Highway Use
    167
  - Lubrication Change and Inspection
    167
  - Off-Highway Use
    167
  - Oil Change Vs Temperature for On-Highway Vehicles
    168
  - Recommended Lubricants
    168
  - Spicer Transmission Lubrication
    169
  - Oil Changes
    170
  - Refilling
    170
  - Available Advanced Lube Axles
    171
  - Lubricant Change Intervals
    171
  - Meritor Axle Lubrication
    171
  - Eaton/Dana Axle Lubricant Change Intervals
    172
  - Oil-Lubricated Driven Hubs
    172
  - Wheel Bearing Lubrication
    172
  - Grease-Lubricated Hubs
    173
  - Oil-Lubricated Nondriven Hubs
    173
  - Steering Gear Lubrication
    173
  - Universal Joint Lubrication
    173
  - Fluid and Filter Replacement Schedule
    174
  - Inspection
    174
  - Replacement
    174
- Brake Adjustment
  175
  - Servicing Specific Systems and Units
    175
  - Air System
    176
  - Air Disc Brakes
    177
  - Regularly Inspect Caliper for Running Clearance
    177
  - Regularly Inspect for Pad/Rotor Wear
    177
  - Drum Brakes
    178
  - Operational Checks of Automatic Slack Adjusters
    178
- Tires, Wheels, and Rims
  179
  - Checking Inflation Pressure
    180
  - Underinflated Tires
    180
  - Effect of Load Pressure on Tire Life
    181
  - Matching Tires
    181
  - Overinflated Tires
    181
  - Overloaded Tires
    181
  - Replacing Tires
    182
  - Speed Restricted Tires
    183
  - Steer Tire Points in Upper View, Drive Tire in Lower View
    183
  - Tire Chains
    183
  - Load Range Letters and Corresponding Ply Rating
    184
  - Tire Load and Inflation Tables
    184
  - Vehicle Loading
    185
  - Ball Seat Mount System
    186
  - Hub Pilot Mount System
    186
  - Hub, Drum, and Stud Assembly
    186
  - Wheels and Rims
    186
  - Wheel Bearing Adjustment
    187
  - Wheel Cap Nut Torque
    187
  - Crisscross Sequence for Disc Wheels
    188
  - Disc Wheels
    188
  - Cap Nut Torque Specifications (R12/01)
    189
  - Crisscross Sequence for Demountable Rims
    189
  - Your Vehicle’s Air System
    190
  - Air Supply System
    191
  - Daily
    191
  - Periodically
    191
  - Twice a Year
    191
  - Air Dryer
    192
  - ELC Concentration
    193
- Engine Cooling System
  193
  - What to Check in an ELC-Filled Cooling System
    193
  - Coolant Filter
    194
  - ELC Condition (Contamination and Inhibitor Concentration)
    194
  - ELC Extender
    194
  - Topping off
    195
  - Proper Coolant Level
    196
  - Refilling Your Radiator
    196
  - Battery Care
    197
  - Electrical
    197
  - Recharging Batteries
    198
  - Jump Starting Batteries
    200
  - Slow Battery Charging
    200
  - To Jump Start Your Vehicle
    202
  - Headlamp Adjustment
    203
  - Removing and Installing Batteries
    203
  - Fuel System
    205
  - Location of Fuel Shut-Off Valves
    205
  - Specification
    205
  - Transmission and Drive Train Clutch Adjustment
    205
  - Fuel Filters
    206
  - DEF Filter
    207
  - Deisel Exhaust Fluid Tank
    207
  - Emission Components
    207
  - Front End Alignment
    209
  - Guidelines for Checking a Steering System
    209
  - Rear Axle Alignment
    209
  - U-Bolt Tension for Front and Rear Axles
    209
  - Frame Fastener Torque Specifications
    210
  - Standard Capscrew Torque Specifications
    211
  - Accessory Drive Belts
    212
  - Belt Route for Paccar MX Engine
    212
- Engine Accessories
  212
  - Frame Fasteners
    212
  - Belt Route for Caterpillar Engine
    213
  - Fan Clutch/Fan
    213
  - Air Cleaners
    214
- Air Intake System
  214
- Turbocharger
  214
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
  215
- Exhaust System
  215
- Cab Heater-Air Conditioner
  217
  - Air Conditioner
    218
  - Heater
    218
  - Special Precautions
    219
  - Aluminum and Chrome Surfaces
    220
  - Appearance
    220
  - Painted Surfaces
    220
  - Cleaning Cab Interiors
    221
  - General Cleaning Guidelines
    221
  - Stainless Steel
    221
  - Carpet
    222
  - Interior Trim, Dash Shell, and Instrument Panels
    222
  - Leather Upholstery
    223
  - Storing and Reintroducing Vehicles into Service
    223
  - Vinyl and Fabric Upholstery
    223
  - Weatherstripping
    223
  - Before Starting the Engine, Do the Following
    224
- Noise Control System
  224
- Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
  224
- Engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
  225
- Noise Insulating Blankets
  225
- Inspection & Maintenance Instructions for Noise Control System
  226
- Manifold
  226
- Joints and Clamps
  226
- Piping
  227
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
  227
- Exhaust Tail Pipe(S)
  227
- Hood Insulation Blanket
  227
- Shields and Skirts
  228
- Engine Mounted Noise Insulators
  228
- Inner Fender Shields and Cab Skirts
  228
- Fasteners
  228
- Noise Control System Maintenance Logs
  230
- Vehicle Identification Numbers
  231
- Federal Safety Standard Certification Label
  232
- How to Order Parts
  232
Consumer Information
232
Environmental Protection
233
Subject Index
235

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Paccar Peterbilt 587 Owner's Manual

Paccar Peterbilt 587 Owner's Manual (21 pages)

Brand: Paccar | Category: Trucks | Size: 1.38 MB

Table of Contents

A Special Word about Repairs
4
Additional Sources of Information
4
Safety Signals
5
Vehicle Safety
7
Door Lock and Keys
9
Climbing Onto the Deck Plate
11
Hood Hold Downs
13
Part 3: Getting to Your Engine
13
Part 4: Controls and Displays
16
Left Side
17
Right Side
18
Standard Warning Lights and Audible Alarm
19

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