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 />
going down steep grades or traveling faster than 25 mph,<br />
or while wheels are spinning or traction is minimal; lock it<br />
before you encounter these conditions.<br />
Understeer Condition<br />
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02871<br />
2. Put the inter-axle differential lock switch, labeled MAIN<br />
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK, in the LOCK position. A light<br />
(DIFF LOCK) in the warning module on the dash will turn<br />
on, indicating that the differential is locked (engaged).<br />
Operating the Rear/Drive Axle<br />
3. If you LOCK or UNLOCK the inter-axle differential while<br />
moving, let up momentarily on the accelerator pedal to<br />
relieve torque on the gearing and allow full engagement<br />
of the clutch (the mechanism that locks the wheels).<br />
NOTE: If your vehicle has an automatic transmission,<br />
it may be necessary to shift the transmission<br />
to the Neutral position momentarily to<br />
allow the main inter-axle differential lock splines<br />
to fully engage or disengage.<br />
4. Drive the vehicle through the poor traction area, keeping<br />
your speed under 25 mph (40 km/h).<br />
To UNLOCK the inter-axle differential:<br />
1. When you reach dry pavement or better road conditions<br />
where the differential lock is not needed, switch the differential<br />
lock to UNLOCK.<br />
2. Let up momentarily on the accelerator pedal to relieve<br />
torque and allow the clutch to disengage.<br />
3. When you unlock the differential, normal vehicle handling<br />
will resume and the light on the warning module will<br />
turn off.<br />
<strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> (R10/06) Y53-6008 – 97 –