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Driver's Handbook AUSTRALIA’S BEST HANDBOOK DRIVER’S T610 SERIES DEALER NETWORK DRIVER’S HANDBOOK T610 PACCAR Australia Pty Ltd, Kenworth has built an extensive truck dealer 64 Canterbury Road, network across Australia, New Zealand and Bayswater, Victoria 3153 Papua New Guinea that is renowned for its professionalism and excellence in the heavy T610SAR duty truck industry. For more information contact your local Kenworth Dealer or go to www.kenworth.com.au VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION Owner’s Name: ........................Address: ............................................... Suburb: ....................................State: .................Postcode: ................ Phone Number (Business): ..................................................................... Phone Number (Private): ......................................................................... Vehicle Registration Number: .................................................................. Colour: ..................................................................................................... Model: ...................................................................................................... Engine Number: ....................................................................................... VlN (Vehicle Identification Number): ........................................................ Chassis Number: ..................................................................................... MAXIMUM VEHICLE WEIGHT The maximum vehicle weight ratings are stamped on the Vehicle Identification Plate attached to the body. Refer to page 260 for locations. Registered Tare Weight: .......................................................................... GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass): .................................................................... GCM (Gross Combination Mass): ........................................................... Date of Acquisition: .................................................................................. Date: ..................................... Stamp & Signature of Selling Dealer: The above information fully identifies your vehicle. It will furnish all of the necessary information in the event that warranty repairs are required. Be certain it is completely and properly filled out and signed by your selling dealer or his/her authorised representative. NOTE: Original ratings letter is supplied by the selling dealer for every truck. Quality System Quality Endorsed Company ISO9001:2000 LicNo.4676 SAI Global WELCOME TO THE KENWORTH FAMILY We thank you for investing in your new Kenworth. Proudly engineered and built in Australia, this vehicle has been custom designed to meet your exacting standards and the specific requirements of your application. Advanced technology, pride in workmanship and a total commitment to quality have been combined to produce a truck that is unequalled. Our network of dealers will support your Kenworth with the same quality and attention to detail that went into its manufacture. Anywhere in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, support for your investment is only as far away as a phone call to your nearest Kenworth Dealer. Australian Kenworth or DAF owners in need of emergency roadside assistance can simply call 1800 4 PACCAR (1800 4 722227). Trained operators are available 24-7 to connect you with your nearest PACCAR dealer for support. Please take the time to read this handbook, as it contains information that will assist you in getting the most from your new Kenworth. We know it will provide many years of productive service, and we welcome you to the family of Kenworth owners. Australia Pty. Ltd. ©2018 PACCAR Inc - All Rights Reserved This handbook illustrates and describes the operation of features or equipment which may be either standard or optional on this vehicle. This handbook may also include a description of features and equipment which are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any illustrations or descriptions relating to features or equipment which are not on this vehicle. PACCAR reserves the right to discontinue, change specifications, or change the design of its vehicles at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. The information contained in this handbook is proprietary to PACCAR. Reproduction, in whole or in part, by any means is strictly prohibited without prior written authorisation from PACCAR Inc. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................iii LIST OF TABLES .................................................................................xiii ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK .................................................................xiv SAFETY SYMBOLS .............................................................................xvi VEHICLE SAFETY ..............................................................................xvii A Special Word About Repairs ...................................................xviii DRIVER INFORMATION PACK (DIP) .................................................xix Electronic Customised Maintenance Manual (ECMM) ...............xix Electronic Customised Parts Catalogue (ECPC) ........................xix Engine Manufacturer’s Pack ........................................................xix PACCAR Customer Support Directory ........................................xix AFTER HOURS AUSTRALIA WIDE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ... xx Master Service Chart ..................................................................... xx SECTION ONE - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAB AND FRAME ACCESS .................................................................1 Safety ................................................................................................1 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................2 VEHICLE ACCESS ................................................................................2 Door Lock and Keys ........................................................................2 IGNITION KEY SWITCH ........................................................................2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........................................................3 Remote Verification .........................................................................4 KEYPAD TRANSMITTER ......................................................................5 Programming ...................................................................................5 CAB AND FRAME ACCESS .................................................................6 Climbing onto the Deck Plate .........................................................8 ENGINE ACCESS ..................................................................................9 Hood Hold-downs ............................................................................9 Tilting the Hood .............................................................................10 SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION .............................................................12 VEHICLE LOADING ............................................................................12 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ................................................................13 DRIVER’S CHECKLIST .......................................................................13 APPROACHING YOUR VEHICLE .......................................................14 DAILY CHECKS ...................................................................................15 Engine Compartment ....................................................................15 Chassis and Cab ...........................................................................15 PRE-START CHECKS .......................................................................17 Daily Operations ............................................................................17 Weekly Operations ........................................................................18 CAT: 8610 December 2018 Page v CONTENTS AIR LOSS EMERGENCY PROCEDURE ............................................18 Instrument Panel ...........................................................................20 TYPICAL T610 DASH LAYOUT ..........................................................20 Main Instrument Cluster ..............................................................22 Driver Performance Center ...........................................................28 Warning Symbols ..........................................................................45 Description of Warning Symbols ................................................50 Dash Switches ...............................................................................59 STEERING COLUMN AND CONTROLS .........................................71 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ................................................71 STEERING COLUMN SWITCH .........................................................73 Turn Signal/High Beam Switch.....................................................73 High Beam ......................................................................................74 Windscreen Wipers/Washer .........................................................75 Trailer Brake Hand Valve ..............................................................77 STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (OPTIONAL) ..................................77 Cruise Control ...............................................................................78 Horn ................................................................................................78
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