Peterbilt Truck 579 Operator's Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

Peterbilt Truck 579 Operator's Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

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Peterbilt Truck 579 Operator's Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

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Peterbilt Truck 579 Operator's Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Manual

• This manual contains useful information for the safe and efficient operation of your Peterbilt vehicle. It also provides information on maintaining your vehicle in the best condition, with an outline for performing safety checks and basic preventive maintenance inspections
• We have tried to present the information you’ll need to learn about your vehicle’s functions, controls, and operation—and to present it as clearly as possible. We hope you’ll find this manual easy to use.
• There will be times when you need to take this manual out of your Peterbilt. When you do, please be sure to return it to the cab when you are finished using it. That way it will be there when

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Peterbilt Truck 579 Operator's Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

Operating Instructions & Preventive Maintenance 3
SAFETY 0
INTRODUCTION 9
How to Use This Manual 9
How to Find What You Want 9
Safety Alerts 10
Vehicle Safety 12
A Special Word About Repairs 14
Additional Sources of Information 15
CAB AND FRAME ACCESS 17
Safety 17
Door Lock and Keys 18
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 19
Climbing Onto the Deck Plate 20
GETTING TO YOUR ENGINE 22
Hood Hold Downs 22
Hood Tilt 23
Hood Hold-Open Device 24
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 26
Introduction 26
Safety Restraint Belts 27
Tether Belts 29
Komfort-Lok® Feature 30
During Pregnancy 31
Belt Damage and Repair 32
Sleeper Bunks and Restraints 32
Safety Restraint Tips 35
START-UP 37
Introduction 37
Safe Vehicle Operation 37
Vehicle Loading 38
Emergency Equipment 40
Driver's Check List 40
EMERGENCY 0
WHAT TO DO IF 47
You Need Roadside Assistance 47
Low Air Alarm Turns On 47
Stop Engine Lamp Turns On 48
Engine Oil Pressure Lamp Turns On 48
Engine is Overheating 49
Fuse or Relay Blows 50
JUMP STARTING VEHICLES 52
Introduction 52
VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES 56
Vehicle Recovery Guidelines 56
Returning Vehicle to Service 64
Spring Brakes—Manual Release 64
Sand, Mud, Snow and Ice 66
Towing the Vehicle 67
CONTROLS 0
INSTRUMENT PANEL 73
Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel 73
Instrument Cluster 75
Instrument Cluster Description 76
Driver Information Display 82
Driver Information Display Description 83
How To Navigate The Functions In The Instrument Cluster Display 88
WARNING SYMBOLS 97
Guide to the Warning Symbols 97
Description of Warning Symbols105
OPTIONAL GAUGES111
Introduction111
Axle, Pusher Air Pressure111
Axle, Tag Air Pressure111
Fuel Filter Restriction112
Air Filter Restriction Indicator or Gauge112
Engine, Oil Pressure112
Engine, Oil Temperature113
Manifold Pressure Gauge113
Fuel Pressure Gauge113
Transmission Temperature Gauge114
Drive Axle Temperature Gauge (Forward and Rear)114
Suspension Load Air Pressure, #1, #2115
Tractor Brake Application Air Pressure115
Trailer Brake Application Air Pressure115
Trailer Air Tank Air Pressure116
Transfer Case Oil Temperature116
Transmission Oil Temperature, Auxiliary116
Transmission Retarder Oil Temperature117
SWITCHES118
Dash Switches118
Controls On The Steering Column134
Steering Wheel Controls (Optional)140
Door Mounted Controls142
Exterior Lights Self Test145
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING146
Air Conditioning Controls146
Introduction147
Automatic Air Conditioning149
Semi-Automatic Control Mode150
MAX Defrost151
Manual Override151
Sleeper Heater - A/C Controls (optional)155
ACCESSORIES156
Radio (Option)156
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray (Option)156
Cab Storage157
Ignition Key Switch158
Vehicle Telematic System159
Passenger Side 'down' Mirror161
Passenger Side Pull Out Tray162
STARTING & OPERATING 0
STARTING & OPERATING167
Introduction167
Normal Weather167
Cold Weather168
Engine Block Heater (Option)168
Engine Warm-up169
OPERATING THE ENGINE173
Stationary PTO Operation173
Engine Fan Control173
Winterfronts174
Engine Control Display175
OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION176
Operating Hydraulic Clutch (Manual Transmission)176
Operating Manual Transmissions176
Putting the Vehicle in Motion177
Automatic and Automated Transmissions180
Auxiliary Transmission181
More Transmission Tips181
OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM183
Introduction183
Retarders194
Parking Brake196
CRUISE CONTROL198
Cruise Control Switch198
Adaptive Cruise Control (Optional)200
AXLE203
Differential Lock203
Dual Range (Two-Speed) Rear Axle204
Auxiliary Axles - Pusher or Tag206
SUSPENSION213
Setting Ride Height213
Driving with Deflated Air Springs216
AFTER-TREATMENT SYSTEM217
Introduction217
DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES218
Introduction218
Coasting218
Descending a Grade219
Engine Overspeed219
Fuel - Excess Consumption222
SLEEPER BUNKS224
Sleeper Bunk224
STOPPING THE ENGINE226
Before Stopping the Engine226
Refueling226
Refuel Before the Final Stop227
Final Stop228
MAINTENANCE 0
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE239
Introduction239
Maintenance Schedule242
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS263
Introduction263
Engine263
Master Lubrication Index266
Fuller Transmission Lubrication269
Allison Transmission Lubrication271
Spicer Transmission Lubrication271
Oil Changes272
Meritor Axle Lubrication273
Eaton/Dana Axle Lubrication274
Wheel Bearing Lubrication275
Universal Joint Lubrication275
Steering Gear Lubrication276
AIR SYSTEM277
Introduction277
Air Dryer280
Air Tanks282
Air Gauges and Air Leaks283
Air Compressor284
BRAKE SYSTEM286
Brake Adjustment286
CAB291
Exterior Maintenance291
Cleaning, Protecting and Weather Stripping292
Safety Restraint System - Inspection295
Windshield Wiper/Washer299
COOLING SYSTEM300
Cooling system maintenance 300
Engine (Block) Heater304
ELECTRICAL305
Electrical System305
Light Bulbs306
Bulb Specifications307
Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays308
Fuse Inspection and Replacement312
Adding Electrical Options312
Batteries313
Battery Care317
Battery Charging317
Electrical and Alternator Precautions320
Remote Keyless Entry320
ENGINE321
Engine Maintenance321
Engine Lubrication322
Accessory Drive Belts325
Engine Fan326
Air Intake System327
Turbocharger327
Air Cleaners328
Filter Minder329
Exhaust System329
FUEL SYSTEM330
Location of Fuel Shut-off Valves330
Specification330
Fuel Filters330
FRAME332
Introduction332
FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION336
Axle Lubrication336
Inspection337
Wheel Alignment337
U-Bolt Torque338
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER340
Introduction340
Air Filters341
Heater343
Air Conditioner344
NOISE AND EMISSION CONTROL345
Noise Emission Warranty345
Inspection and Maintenance Instructions347
Noise Control System - Maintenance Log352
REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION354
General Maintenance354
Visual Inspection355
Rear Suspension Fasteners356
Rear Axle Lubrication357
Rear Axle Alignment359
STEERING SYSTEM360
Power Steering360
Fluid Level and Refill361
Steering Shaft362
DRIVELINE364
Driveshaft Maintenance364
U-Joints364
TIRES AND WHEEL365
Tires365
Wheel Mounting and Fastening370
Wheel Replacement With Disc Brake Option372
Disc Wheels374
WHEEL BEARING375
Wheel Bearing Adjustment375
TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE376
Introduction376
Transmission Lubricants377
Automatic Transmissions378
CLUTCH379
Introduction379
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid379
Clutch Adjustment380
Clutch Adjustment - Normal Wear380
INFORMATION 0
CONSUMER INFORMATION AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION383
Vehicle Identification383
General VIN Information383
Component Identification386
CONSUMER INFORMATION388
Federal Safety Standard Certification Label388
How to Order Parts388
NHTSA Consumer Information388
Canadian Consumer Information389
Index391

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