Peterbilt 220, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 3 | Controls
Entering and Leaving the
Vehicle
WARNING
Always reinstall steps before entering
the cab or accessing the deck plate.
Without steps you could slip and fall.
Be careful whenever you get into or
out of your vehicle's cab. Always main-
tain at least three points of contact
with your hands on the grab handles
and your feet on the steps. Failure to
comply may result in personal injury or
death.
WARNING
Jumping out of the cab or getting into
the cab without proper caution is dan-
gerous. You could slip and fall, which
could lead to personal injury or death.
Keep steps clean. Clean any fuel, oil,
or grease off of the steps before enter-
ing the cab. Use the steps and grab
handles provided, and always keep at
least three points of contact between
your hands and feet and the truck.
Look where you are going.
The picture shows the best way to enter
and exit a Cab-Over Engine Cab.
Doors
WARNING
To help lessen the chance and/or se-
verity of death or personal injury in
case of an accident, always lock the
doors while driving. Along with using
the lap shoulder belts properly, locking
the doors helps prevent doors from in-
advertently opening and occupants
from being ejected from the vehicle.
Opening the Door
Pull the handle to open the door from the
inside.
Locking the Door from the Inside
Press the door handle downwards.
CONTROLS - Entering and Leaving the Vehicle
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