Peterbilt 365 2017, Manual

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OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION
OPERATING THE
TRANSMISSION
Operating Clutch (Manual
Transmission)
Manual transmissions will also have a
clutch pedal situated to the left of the
brake pedal. Pressing down on the
clutch pedal will disengage the clutch
and will allow the transmission gears
to be shifted.
At the beginning of the pedal stroke,
there will be about 1 3/4 in. to 2 in.
(34 to 51 mm) of movement before
any resistance is felt. As the pedal is
pressed further, the operator will feel
increased resistance as the clutch is
disengaged. After the clutch has been
fully disengaged, there will be another
1-1 ½ inches (25-40 mm) of pedal
travel which will engage the clutch
brake. At this full stroke, the pedal will
feel like it cannot be pressed anymore.
If the transmission is not shifting
smoothly into gear while the clutch
pedal is completely pressed to the
floor, then it is time to have the clutch
system inspected and serviced.
CAUTION
Do not push the clutch pedal com-
pletely to the floor when shifting
while the vehicle is in motion. us-
ing the clutch brake while shifting
a vehicle in motion will damage
the clutch brake. A nonfunctioning
clutch brake will make shifting very
difficult when the vehicle is station-
ary.
If the clutch pedal is pressed
completely to the floor and the
transmission is not shifting, then it is
time to have the clutch adjusted or
serviced.
Operating Manual
Transmissions
The transmission shift pattern for
your vehicle may be located on the
shift control knob. In addition to
understanding the shift pattern and
its location, you should read the
transmission manufacturer’s manual
provided with your vehicle before
operating the vehicle.
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