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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Operating Instructions<br />
OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION<br />
Introduction<br />
Your <strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> is equipped with either a manual or automatic<br />
transmission with special features and gearing to meet<br />
your particular needs. It is important for you, the driver, to<br />
understand how your particular transmission is operated. To<br />
do this, you have two sources of information: this <strong>Operator's</strong><br />
<strong>Manual</strong> and the transmission manufacturer's Driver/<strong>Operator's</strong><br />
Instruction <strong>Manual</strong>. Because of the variety of different<br />
transmissions installed in <strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> vehicles, operating<br />
procedures for your particular transmission are not included<br />
in this manual; therefore, you should read and understand<br />
both manuals. Read the general guidelines and instructions<br />
that follow and read the specific instructions contained in the<br />
transmission manufacturer's manual that is included with<br />
your vehicle.<br />
NOTE: You will find a shift pattern diagram in the<br />
cab. Check to be sure you know the correct<br />
sequence for your particular transmission.<br />
Operating <strong>Manual</strong> Transmissions<br />
Operating the Transmission<br />
If your truck has an automatic transmission, go to page 71.<br />
6, 9, 10, and 11–Speed <strong>Manual</strong><br />
The 6–speed synchronized manual transmission has 6 forward<br />
speeds and 1 reverse. The 9–speed transmission has 9<br />
forward and 2 reverse speeds, consisting of a 5–speed low<br />
range section and a 4–speed high range section.<br />
For specific instructions on operating one of the optional 10-<br />
or 11-speed transmissions, consult the transmission manufacturer’s<br />
Driver/Operator Instruction <strong>Manual</strong>.<br />
Transmission Warm–Up<br />
In cold weather [below 32°F (0°C)], you may find shifting<br />
sluggish when you first start up. Transmission warm-up is<br />
especially important at this time, but it is always a good idea<br />
to warm your transmission oil before starting out on the road.<br />
To warm the transmission lubricating oil during engine warmup:<br />
<strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> (R10/06) Y53-6008 – 67 –