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 />
Cleaning, Protection and Weather–Stripping<br />
Frequent washings of the vehicle are required to remove<br />
grime and contaminants that can stain and oxidize paint and<br />
accelerate corrosion of plated and polished metal surfaces.<br />
Waxing offers added protection against staining and oxidation.<br />
But to allow enough time for your truck's finish to cure,<br />
wait about 30 days <strong>after</strong> the date of manufacture before waxing.<br />
Do not apply wax in the hot sun and do not friction burn<br />
the paint with a buffing machine.<br />
Occasionally spray weather-stripping on doors and windows<br />
with silicone compound to help preserve resiliency. This is<br />
especially useful in freezing weather to prevent doors and<br />
windows from sticking shut with ice.<br />
Vehicle Cleaning<br />
Precautions<br />
WARNING! Handle cleaning agents carefully.<br />
Cleaning agents may be poisonous. Keep them<br />
out of the reach of children.<br />
• Observe all caution labels.<br />
Cab Maintenance<br />
• Always read directions on the container before using any<br />
product.<br />
• Do not use any solution that can damage the body paint.<br />
• Most chemical cleaners are concentrates which require<br />
dilution.<br />
• Use spot removing fluids only in well ventilated areas.<br />
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, nail polish<br />
remover or other volatile cleaning fluids. They may be<br />
toxic, flammable or hazardous in other ways.<br />
• Do not clean the underside of chassis, fenders wheel<br />
covers, etc. without protecting your hands and arms. You<br />
may cut yourself on sharp-edged metal parts.<br />
• Moisture, ice, and road salt on brakes may affect braking<br />
efficiency. Test the brakes carefully <strong>after</strong> each vehicle<br />
wash.<br />
Any vehicle is subject to deterioration from industrial fumes,<br />
ice, snow, corrosive road salt, etc., to name just a few<br />
causes. A well-cared-for vehicle can look like new many<br />
years later. Regular and correct care will contribute to maintaining<br />
the beauty and the value of your vehicle.<br />
Your <strong>Peterbilt</strong> Dealer has a number of vehicle-care products<br />
and can advise you on which ones to use for cleaning the<br />
exterior and interior of your vehicle.<br />
<strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> (R10/06) Y53-6008 – 193 –
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