Peterbilt 579 - Preventive Maintenance Schedule

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Introduction
Preventive maintenance program
begins with the daily checks. See
Driver’s
Check List on page 1-36
for these
routine checks. Routine
vehicle checks can help avoid many
large, expensive, and time consuming
repairs. The vehicle will operate better,
be safer, and last longer. Neglect
of recommended maintenance can
void your vehicle’s warranty. Some
maintenance operations demand
skills and equipment you may not
have. For such situations, please take
your vehicle to an authorized Service
Center.
WARNING!
Before attempting any procedures
in the engine compartment, stop the
engine and let it cool down. Hot com
-
ponents can burn skin on contact.
Failure to comply may result in death,
personal injury, equipment or property
damage.
If the engine must be operating to in-
spect, be alert and cautious around the
engine at all times. Failure to com
-
ply may result in death, personal injury,
equipment or property damage.
WARNING!
WARNING!
If work has to be done with the en-
gine running, always (1) set the park-
ing brake, (2) block the wheels, and (3)
ensure that the shift lever or selector
is in Neutral. Failure to comply may
result in death, personal injury, equip
-
ment or property damage.
Exercise extreme caution to prevent
neckties, jewelry, long hair, or loose
clothing from getting caught in the fan
blades or any other moving engine
parts. Failure to comply may result
in death, personal injury, equipment or
property damage.
WARNING!
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