Paccar Peterbilt 320, Operator'S Manual

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PART 1: INTRODUCTION Warnings
Your new Peterbilt also contains a copy of the Truck
Driver’s Handbook, published by the American Trucking
Association. Refer to it for important information on driving
your vehicle. Another place to learn more about trucking is
a local truck driving school. Contact one near you to
fi nd
out what kinds of instruction it offers.
Federal and state agencies also have information you can
ask for. The Interstate Commerce Commission can give
you information about regulations governing transportation
across state lines. And various agencies in state govern-
ments are sources for regulations which differ from state to
state.
Warnings
We’ve put a number of warning messages in this manual.
They are there for your protection and information. Please
read them and follow them. They can help you to avoid in-
jury to yourself and your passengers as well as to prevent
costly damage to your vehicle. We’ve used certain sym-
bols and "signal words" to indicate what kind of message is
going to follow. When you see these symbols & words, you
know that you need to pay special attention. Please don’t
ignore any of these signals.
WARNING:
When you see this symbol & word, the message that fol-
lows is especially vital. This signals something that can
cause serious injury or death. This message will tell you
what the hazard is, what can happen if you don’t heed the
warning, and how to avoid it. For example:
WARNING! Attempting repair work without suf-
fi cient training, service manuals, and the proper
tools can be dangerous. You could be injured
or you could make your vehicle unsafe. Do only
those tasks you are fully quali
fi ed to do.
CAUTION:
This symbol & word signals something that could damage
your vehicle. You might receive an injury, too. For example:
CAUTION: Continuing to operate a vehicle with
insuf
fi cient oil pressure will cause serious en-
gine damage.
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