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Operator's Manual W900, T660, T800, C500 Contents Safety 1 Emergency 2 Controls 3 Driving 4 Maintenance 5 Information 6 Index 7 Contents ©2014 Paccar Inc - All Rights Reserved This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features or equipment which may be either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual 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 manual is proprietary to PACCAR. Reproduction, in whole or in part, by any means is strictly prohibited without prior written authorization from PACCAR Inc. Truck Model Example i SAFETY 1 INTRODUCTION About this Manual. 1-3 Safety Alerts . 1-3 Vehicle Safety . 1-5 Environmental Protection . 1-6 Data Recorder . 1-7 Repairs . 1-7 Greenhouse Gas Certification . 1-8 Additional Sources of Information . 1-9 CAB AND FRAME ACCESS Safety . 1-10 Door Lock and Keys . 1-14 Remote Keyless Entry (Option) . 1-14 GETTING TO YOUR ENGINE Hood Hold Downs. 1-17 Hood Tilt . 1-17 Hood Lock . 1-18 (02/14) Y53-1203-1D1 1-1 SAFETY 1 Hood Safety Cable . 1-19 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Introduction . 1-20 Safety Restraint Belts . 1-21 Tether Belts . 1-24 Komfort-Latch® Feature . 1-26 During Pregnancy. 1-27 Belt Damage and Repair . 1-27 Safety Restraint Tips . 1-28 Sleeper Bunks and Restraints . 1-29 START-UP Introduction . 1-33 Safe Vehicle Operation . 1-33 Vehicle Loading. 1-34 Emergency Equipment . 1-35 Driver's Check List . 1-35 1-2 Y53-1203-1D1 (02/14) INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Safety Alerts Your Kenworth may not have all the 1 About this Manual features or options mentioned in this Please read and follow all of the manual. Therefore, you should pay safety alerts contained in this manual. Congratulations! Your selection of a careful attention to the instructions that They are there for your protection Kenworth truck was a wise investment. pertain to just your vehicle. In addition, and information. These alerts can Kenworth trucks are recognized as if your vehicle is equipped with special help you avoid injury to yourself, your the industry standard for quality and equipment or options not discussed in passengers, and help prevent costly reliability. this manual, consult your dealer or the damage to the vehicle. Safety alerts manufacturer of the equipment. are highlighted by safety alert symbols Please take the time to get acquainted and signal words such as "WARNING", with your vehicle by reading this All information contained in this "CAUTION", or "NOTE". Please do not Operator’s Manual. We recommend manual is based on the latest ignore any of these alerts. that you read and understand this production information available at the manual from beginning to end before time of publication. Kenworth Truck you operate your truck. This manual Company reserves the right to make explains the safe, efficient operation changes at any time without notice. and maintenance of your Kenworth. NOTE After you’ve read this manual, it should be stored in the cab for con- venient reference and remain with this truck when sold. (02/14) Y53-1203-1D1 1-3 INTRODUCTION 1 WARNING CAUTION NOTE WARNING! CAUTION NOTE The safety message following this The safety alert following this symbol The alert following this symbol and symbol and signal word provides a and signal word provides a caution signal word provides important warning against operating procedures against operating procedures which information that is not safety related which could cause injury or even death. could cause equipment or property but should be followed. The alert They could also cause equipment or damage. The alert will identify the will highlight things that may not be property damage. The alert will identify hazard, how to avoid it, and the obvious and is useful to your efficient the hazard, how to avoid it, and the probable consequence of not avoiding operation of the vehicle. probable consequence of not avoiding the hazard. the hazard. Example: Example: Example: NOTE CAUTION Pumping the accelerator will not as- WARNING! Continuing to operate your vehi- sist in starting the engine. Do not attempt repair work without cle with insufficient oil pressure will sufficient training, service manuals, cause serious engine damage. Fail- and the proper tools. You could be ure to comply may result in equip- killed or injured, or you could make ment or property damage. your vehicle unsafe. Do only those tasks you are fully qualified to do. 1-4 Y53-1203-1D1 (02/14) INTRODUCTION Vehicle Safety Ratings Data Label on the driver's door Make sure your Kenworth is in top edge. 1 WARNING! working condition before heading out on the road, it is the responsible Safe driving is only possible with the Do not drive after drinking alcohol or driver's duty to do so. Inspect the proper concentration on the driving using other substances that may af- vehicle according to the Driver's Check task. Keep distraction to a minimum to fect the senses, including prescrip- List beginning on page 1-35. improve your concentration. Examples tion medications. Your reflexes, per- of distractions may include radio ceptions, and judgment can be af- Every new Kenworth vehicle is controls, GPS navigation controls, fected by even a small amount of al- designed to conform to all Federal cellular telephone calls, cellular text cohol or other substances, and can Motor Vehicle Safety Standards messages, reading or reaching for cause a serious or even fatal acci- applicable at the time of manufacture. something on the floor. Minimizing dent. Failure to comply may result in Even with these safety features, your distractions will improve safe death, personal injury, or equipment continued safe and reliable operation driving and will help avoid an accident and property damage. depends greatly upon regular vehicle involving death or personal injury. maintenance. Follow the maintenance WARNING! recommendations found in Preventive Be aware of local regulations that may Do not text while driving. Your re- Maintenance on page 5-7. This will prohibit the use of cellular telephones flexes, perceptions, and judgment help preserve your investment. while driving. In addition to being an can be affected while texting or unsafe practice, it may be against local Keep in mind that even a well using any other form of mobile mes- or federal ordinances to use cellular maintained vehicle must be operated saging while driving. Failure to com- devices while operating the vehicle. within the range of its mechanical ply may result in death, personal capabilities and the limits of its load This manual is not a training manual. injury, or equipment and property ratings. See the Tire, Rim and Weight It cannot tell you everything you need damage. to know about driving your Kenworth (02/14) Y53-1203-1D1 1-5 INTRODUCTION vehicle. For that you need a good Environmental Protection regulations can result in fines and/or jail 1 training program or truck driving terms. Contact your local government school. If you have not been trained, WARNING! agency for information concerning get the proper training before you Diesel engine exhaust and some proper disposal. drive. Only qualified drivers should of its constituents are known to the California Proposition 65 Warning drive this vehicle. State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproduc- • Diesel engine exhaust and some tive harm. Other chemicals in this of its constituents are known to vehicle are also known to the State the State of California to cause of California to cause cancer, birth cancer, birth defects, and other defects or other reproductive harm. reproductive harm. This warning requirement is man- dated by California law (Proposition • Other chemicals in this vehicle 65) and does not result from any are also known to the State of change in the manner in which vehi- California to cause cancer, birth cles are manufactured. defects or other reproductive harm. Some of the ingredients in engine • Battery posts, terminals, and oil, hydraulic oil, transmission and related accessories contain lead axle oil, engine coolant, diesel fuel, and lead compounds, chemicals air conditioning refrigerant (R12, known to the State of California R-134a and PAG oil), batteries, etc., to cause cancer and reproductive may contaminate the environment if harm. Wash hands after handling. spilled or not disposed of properly. Non-compliance with environmental 1-6 Y53-1203-1D1 (02/14) INTRODUCTION Data Recorder Repairs Your dealer’s service center is the best 1 California Vehicle Code - Section WARNING! place to have your vehicle repaired. 9951- Disclosure of Recording Device You can find dealers all over the Do not attempt repair work without country with the equipment and trained sufficient training, service manuals, Your vehicle may be equipped with one personnel to get you back on the road and the proper tools. You could or more recording devices commonly quickly—and keep you there. referred to as “event data recorders make your vehicle unsafe. Do only (EDR)” or “sensing and diagnostic those tasks you are fully qualified to Your vehicle is a complex machine. modules (SDM)”. If you are involved in do. Failure to comply may result in Anyone attempting repairs on it needs an accident, the device(s) may have personal injury, death, or equipment good mechanical training and the the ability to record vehicle data that and property damage. proper tools. However, all warranty occurred just prior to and/or during the repairs must be performed by an accident.
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