Peterbilt Medium Duty Trucks Operator's Manual after 1-07
Peterbilt Medium Duty Trucks Operator's Manual after 1-07
Peterbilt Medium Duty Trucks Operator's Manual after 1-07
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More Driving Tips and Techniques<br />
MORE DRIVING TIPS AND<br />
TECHNIQUES<br />
WARNING! Low air pressure could make the<br />
brakes unsafe for driving. Before driving the<br />
vehicle, make sure the pressure does pump<br />
up to over 100 psi for normal brake operation.<br />
If the air pressure does not pump up to at<br />
least 100 psi, don’t try to move the vehicle.<br />
CAUTION: Operating a vehicle with air suspension<br />
bags either overinflated or underinflated<br />
may cause damage to driveline<br />
components. If a vehicle must be operated<br />
under such conditions, do not exceed 5 mph.<br />
Driving Tips And Techniques<br />
This section covers additional driving tips and techniques<br />
on how to drive your vehicle more efficiently. For further<br />
information, read the American Trucking Association's<br />
(ATA) Truck Driver's Handbook. It will give you more tips<br />
on starting, shifting, and driving your vehicle.<br />
Coasting<br />
Operating Instructions<br />
WARNING! Do not coast with the transmission<br />
in neutral or with the clutch pedal<br />
depressed—it is a dangerous practice. Without<br />
the use of the retarding power of the drivetrain,<br />
your vehicle can reach dangerous<br />
speeds. At very high speeds you may not be<br />
able to put the transmission in any gear. At<br />
high speeds you could seriously damage your<br />
vehicle or cause an accident when you put the<br />
transmission in gear. The engine speed could<br />
exceed the maximum governed speed and<br />
cause a serious accident due to mechanical<br />
failures.<br />
Do not coast with the transmission in neutral or with the<br />
clutch pedal depressed. Besides being illegal and dangerous,<br />
coasting is also expensive. It causes premature failure<br />
or damage to the clutch and transmission and<br />
overloads the brake system.<br />
Coasting with the transmission in neutral also prevents<br />
proper transmission component lubrication. During coasting<br />
the transmission is driven by the rear wheels, and the<br />
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