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Peterbilt 579 Operator's Manual

Peterbilt 579 Operator's Manual (414 pages)

Brand: Peterbilt | Category: Trucks | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

5
Safety

9
- Introduction
  
  11
  - How to Find What You Want
    11
  - How to Use this Manual
    11
  - Safety Alerts
    12
  - Vehicle Safety
    14
  - A Special Word about Repairs
    16
  - Additional Sources of Information
    17
- Cab and Frame Access
  
  18
  - Safety
    18
  - Door Lock and Keys
    19
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    20
  - Climbing Onto the Deck Plate
    21
- Getting to Your Engine
  
  23
  - Hood Hold Downs
    23
  - Hood Tilt
    24
  - Hood Hold-Open Device
    25
- Seats and Restraints
  
  27
  - Introduction
    27
  - Safety Restraint Belts
    30
  - Tether Belts
    33
  - Komfort-Latch® Feature
    34
  - During Pregnancy
    36
  - Belt Damage and Repair
    36
  - Sleeper Bunks and Restraints
    37
  - Safety Restraint Tips
    39
- Start-Up
  
  41
  - Introduction
    41
  - Safe Vehicle Operation
    41
  - Vehicle Loading
    42
  - Emergency Equipment
    44
  - Driver's Check List
    44
Emergency

49
- What to Do if
  
  51
  - Low Air Alarm Turns on
    51
  - You Need Roadside Assistance
    51
  - Engine Oil Pressure Lamp Turns on
    52
  - Stop Engine Lamp Turns on
    52
  - Engine Is Overheating
    53
  - Fuse or Relay Blows
    54
  - Introduction
    56
- Jump Starting Vehicles
  
  56
- Vehicle Recovery and Spring Brakes
  
  60
  - Vehicle Recovery Guidelines
    60
  - Returning Vehicle to Service
    68
  - Spring Brakes-Manual Release
    68
  - Sand, Mud, Snow and Ice
    70
  - Towing the Vehicle
    71
Controls

73
- Instrument Panel
  
  77
- Warning Symbols
  
  101
  - Guide to the Warning Symbols
    101
  - Description of Warning Symbols
    109
- Optional Gauges
  
  115
  - Introduction
    115
  - Axle, Pusher Air Pressure
    115
  - Axle, Tag Air Pressure
    115
  - Fuel Filter Restriction
    116
  - Air Filter Restriction Indicator or Gauge
    116
  - Engine, Oil Pressure
    116
  - Engine, Oil Temperature
    117
  - Manifold Pressure Gauge
    117
  - Fuel Pressure Gauge
    117
  - Transmission Temperature Gauge
    118
  - Drive Axle Temperature Gauge (Forward and Rear)
    118
  - Suspension Load Air Pressure, #1, #2
    119
  - Tractor Brake Application Air Pressure
    119
  - Trailer Brake Application Air Pressure
    119
  - Trailer Air Tank Air Pressure
    120
  - Transfer Case Oil Temperature
    120
  - Transmission Oil Temperature, Auxiliary
    120
  - Transmission Retarder Oil Temperature
    121
- Switches
  
  122
  - Dash Switches
    122
  - Steering Column Controls
    140
  - Steering Wheel Controls (Optional)
    145
  - Door Mounted Controls
    147
  - Exterior Lights Self Test
    150
- Heating and Air Conditioning
  
  151
  - Cab Controls
    151
  - Introduction
    152
  - Manual Control Mode
    154
  - Automatic Control Mode
    155
  - MAX Defrost Mode
    156
  - Buttons and Dials
    157
  - Operating Tips
    158
  - Sleeper Heater - A/C Controls (Optional)
    161
  - Sleeper Alarm Clock
    163
  - Radio (Option)
    166
  - Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray (Option)
    166
  - Cab Storage
    167
  - Ignition Key Switch
    168
  - Vehicle Telematic System
    169
Starting and Operating

173
- Introduction
  177
- Normal Weather
  177
- Cold Weather
  178
- Engine Block Heater (Option)
  178
- Engine Warm-Up
  179
- Operating the Engine
  
  183
  - Stationary PTO Operation
    183
  - Engine Fan Control
    183
  - Winterfronts
    184
  - Engine Control Display
    185
- Operating the Transmission
  
  186
  - Operating Hydraulic Clutch (Manual Transmission)
    186
  - Operating Manual Transmissions
    186
  - Putting the Vehicle in Motion
    187
  - Driving
    189
    
    Automatic and Automated Transmissions
    190
    
    Auxiliary Transmission
    191
    
    More Transmission Tips
    191
- Operating the Brake System
  
  192
  - Introduction
    192
  - Retarders
    204
- Cruise Control
  
  206
  - Cruise Control Switch
    206
  - Adaptive Cruise Control (Optional)
    208
- Axle
  
  211
  - Differential Lock
    211
  - Dual Range (Two-Speed) Rear Axle
    212
  - Auxiliary Axles - Pusher or Tag
    214
- Suspension
  
  220
  - Setting Ride Height
    220
  - Driving with Deflated Air Springs
    223
- After-Treatment System
  
  224
  - Coasting
    225
  - Descending a Grade
    226
  - Engine Overspeed
    226
  - Fuel - Excess Consumption
    228
- Sleeper Bunks
  
  231
  - Sleeper Bunk
    231
- Stopping the Engine
  
  233
  - Before Stopping the Engine
    233
  - Refueling
    233
  - Refuel before the Final Stop
    234
  - Final Stop
    235
Maintenance

237
- Preventive Maintenance Schedule
  
  245
  - Introduction
    245
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    248
- Lubricant Specifications
  
  270
  - Introduction
    270
  - Engine
    270
  - Master Lubrication Index
    273
  - Fuller Transmission Lubrication
    276
  - Allison Transmission Lubrication
    278
  - Spicer Transmission Lubrication
    278
  - Oil Changes
    279
  - Meritor Axle Lubrication
    280
  - Eaton/Dana Axle Lubrication
    281
  - Wheel Bearing Lubrication
    282
  - Universal Joint Lubrication
    282
  - Steering Gear Lubrication
    283
- Air System
  
  284
  - Introduction
    284
  - Air Dryer
    287
  - Air Tanks
    289
  - Air Gauges and Air Leaks
    290
  - Air Compressor
    291
- Brake System
  
  293
  - Brake Adjustment
    293
  - Exterior Maintenance
    298
  - Cleaning, Protecting and Weather Stripping
    299
  - Safety Restraint System - Inspection
    303
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    306
- Cooling System
  
  307
  - Cooling System Maintenance
    307
  - Engine (Block) Heater
    310
  - Electrical System
    312
  - Light Bulbs
    313
  - Bulb Specifications
    314
  - Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays
    315
  - Fuse Inspection and Replacement
    319
  - Adding Electrical Options
    319
  - Batteries
    320
  - Battery Care
    324
  - Battery Charging
    324
  - Electrical and Alternator Precautions
    326
  - Remote Keyless Entry
    327
  - Engine Maintenance
    328
  - Engine Lubrication
    329
  - Accessory Drive Belts
    332
  - Engine Fan
    333
  - Air Intake System
    334
  - Turbocharger
    334
  - Air Cleaners
    335
  - Servisignal™ Mini Indicator
    336
  - Exhaust System
    336
  - Engine Mounting
    336
- Fuel System
  
  338
  - Location of Fuel Shut-Off Valves
    338
  - Specification
    338
  - Fuel Filters
    338
  - Introduction
    339
- Front Axle and Suspension
  
  343
  - Axle Lubrication
    343
  - Inspection
    344
  - Wheel Alignment
    344
  - U-Bolt Torque
    345
- Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  347
  - Introduction
    347
  - Air Filters
    348
  - Heater
    350
  - Air Conditioner
    351
- Noise and Emission Control
  
  352
  - Noise Emission Warranty
    352
  - Inspection and Maintenance Instructions
    353
  - Noise Control System - Maintenance Log
    359
  - General Maintenance
    360
- Rear Axle and Suspension
  
  360
  - Visual Inspection
    361
  - Rear Suspension Fasteners
    362
  - Rear Axle Lubrication
    363
  - Rear Axle Alignment
    365
  - Power Steering
    366
    
    Fluid Level and Refill
    367
    
    Steering Shaft
    368
    
    Driveshaft Maintenance
    370
    
    U-Joints
    370
- Steering System
  
  366
- Tires and Wheel
  
  371
  - Tires
    371
  - Wheel Mounting and Fastening
    377
  - Wheel Replacement with Disc Brake Option
    379
  - Disc Wheels
    380
- Wheel Bearing
  
  381
  - Wheel Bearing Adjustment
    381
- Transmission Maintenance
  
  382
  - Introduction
    382
  - Transmission Lubricants
    383
  - Automatic Transmissions
    384
  - Information
    387
    
    Consumer Information and Vehicle Identification
    389
    
    General VIN Information
    389
    
    Vehicle Identification
    389
    
    Component Identification
    392
    
    Consumer Information
    394
    
    Federal Safety Standard Certification Label
    394
    
    How to Order Parts
    394
    
    NHTSA Consumer Information
    394
    
    Canadian Consumer Information
    395
    
    Warranty
    395
  - Index
    397

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