Peterbilt 365 2017, Manual

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STOPPING THE ENGINE
Surge Tank
NOTE
Do not use the pressure cap to fill the
surge tank with fluid.
Power Steering
Oil (under low pressure) provides the
power to operate the steering gear. It
also serves to lubricate moving parts
and remove heat. A loss of steering
efficiency will occur if too much heat
builds up in the system.
WARNING!
Do not operate the vehicle if the
steering system is not working prop-
erly. You could lose control of your
vehicle if the steering system is not
in good working condition, which
could result in a serious accident.
For driving safety, visually check
the steering gear and components.
Frequent checks are important for
driving safety, especially after trav-
eling over rough roads. Failure to
comply may result in death, per-
sonal injury, equipment or property
damage.
CAUTION
When adding fluid, be sure to use
fluid of the same type. While many
fluids have the same description and
intended purpose, they should not
be mixed due to incompatible ad-
ditives.
Mixing incompatible fluids
may lead to equipment damage.
NOTE
Before removing reservoir cover,
wipe outside of cover so that no dirt
can fall into the reservoir.
•
Maximum/Minimum level is
indicated on the reservoir. These
same levels are also indicated by
two lines on the dipstick in the
reservoir.
•
There are two ways to check
whether the power steering fluid
is at its proper level. Both checks
are with the engine NOT running.
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