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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Preventive Maintenance<br />
All the electrical circuits have fuses to protect them from a<br />
short circuit or overload. If something electrical on your chassis<br />
stops working, the first thing you should check for is a<br />
blown fuse.<br />
1. Turn OFF all lights and accessories and remove the ignition<br />
key to avoid damaging the electrical system..<br />
2. Determine from the chart on the fuse panel which fuse<br />
controls that component.<br />
3. Remove that fuse and see if it is blown.<br />
4. If it is blown, replace it with a fuse of the same rating.<br />
Adding Electrical Options<br />
WARNING! Do not add a fuse with a rating<br />
higher than 30 amps. Doing so may damage the<br />
electrical system and cause a fire.<br />
CAUTION: Follow all manufacturers’ circuit protection<br />
recommendations for the components<br />
and wires being added.<br />
Spare circuits are located throughout the wiring for the dash.<br />
For proper electrical system performance, refer to a wiring<br />
diagram for your chassis before adding electrical options.<br />
Truck-Body Connection<br />
Electrical System<br />
Your vehicle includes a junction box mounted to the frame for<br />
wiring the vehicle body to the main chassis harness.<br />
Refer to the Body Builder's <strong>Manual</strong> for further information on<br />
using the Truck and Body Connection.<br />
Batteries<br />
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related<br />
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,<br />
chemicals known to the State of California to<br />
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash<br />
hands <strong>after</strong> handling.<br />
Battery Access<br />
The vehicle is originally equipped with two batteries.<br />
Replacement batteries must meet the following specifications:<br />
maintenance-free, group 31 size, threaded stud, 12V/<br />
650 cold cranking ampere (CCA), and 160 minutes of<br />
reserve capacity. The battery compartment has space to<br />
install an optional third battery.<br />
<strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> (R10/06) Y53-6008 – 183 –