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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Introduction<br />
Preventive Maintenance<br />
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
This section will help you keep your <strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> in good<br />
running condition. There are a number of checks you can do,<br />
and you may be able to do some of the service work yourself.<br />
But please, let your <strong>Peterbilt</strong> Dealer or Authorized Service<br />
Center do any work you do not have the tools or skill to perform.<br />
Authorized service mechanics are trained in the proper<br />
technical and safety procedures to maintain your <strong>Medium</strong><br />
<strong>Duty</strong> correctly.<br />
Good driving practices, daily and weekly driver maintenance<br />
inspections, and periodic service inspections by an Authorized<br />
Service Center, will help keep your <strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> in<br />
good working order and provide many years of dependable<br />
service.<br />
WARNING! It is dangerous to work on a vehicle<br />
without the right know-how and proper tools.<br />
You could be seriously injured, cause damage to<br />
the vehicle, or make your vehicle unsafe to<br />
drive. Do only work you know you are fully able<br />
to do, and for which you have the right tools.<br />
Safety Precautions<br />
• Before attempting any procedures in the engine<br />
compartment, stop the engine and let it cool down.<br />
Hot components can burn skin on contact.<br />
• Be alert and cautious around the engine at all times<br />
while the engine is running.<br />
• If work has to be done with the engine running,<br />
always (1) set the parking brake, (2) chock the<br />
wheels, and (3) ensure that the shift lever or selector<br />
is in Neutral.<br />
• Exercise extreme caution to prevent neckties, jewelry,<br />
long hair, or loose clothing from getting caught<br />
in the fan blades or any other moving engine parts.<br />
• Disconnect the battery ground strap whenever you<br />
work on the fuel system or the electrical system.<br />
When you work around fuel, do not smoke or work<br />
near heaters or other fire hazard. Keep an approved<br />
fire extinguisher handy.<br />
• Always support the vehicle with appropriate safety<br />
stands if it is necessary to work underneath the vehicle.<br />
A jack is not adequate for this purpose.<br />
– 116 – Y53-6008 <strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> (R10/06)
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