PACCAR 270 — Contents

Fuses........................................... 103 Radio (optional) ........................... 103 Electrical Connections................. 104 Speakers ..................................... 104 Noise and Emission Control.......... 105 Noise Emission Warranty ............ 105 Inspection and Maintenance Instructions.................................. 106 Consumer Information Reporting Safety Defects............... 109 Vehicle Identification...................... 109 Complete Vehicle Certification Label............................................ 111 Incomplete Vehicle Certification Label............................................ 111 Tire and Rim Information Label ...

111 Noise Emission Label.................. 112 Paint Data Label .......................... 112 Federal Safety Standard Certification Label ....................... 112 Component Identification............. 113 and Vehicle Identification General Alphabetical Index General...............................................71 Maintenance and Lubrication Intervals....................... 72 Lubrication Specifications.............. 83 Oil Reservoirs ................................ 85 Lubrication Chart ........................... 85 Maintenance in Special and Exceptional Operating Conditions.. 88 Cab Maintenance...........................

88 Preventive Maintenance Before the Winter Season ............................... 88 Vehicle Tool Kit............................... 93 Replacing The Drive Belt ............... 93 Replacing The Compressor Belt.... 93 Replacing The Fuel Filter............... 94 Adjusting The Brakes..................... 94 Spring Brakes — Manual Release. 94 Jacking The Vehicle ....................... 96 Wheels........................................... 97 Towing Pin...................................... 99 Towing............................................ 99 Replacing Bulbs........................... 100 Periodical maintenance Emergency repairs General ..............................................

57 Ignition Switch .................................. 57 Starting Procedure ........................... 58 Operating the Transmission............ 58 Introduction.................................... 58 Operating Manual Transmissions .. 59 Putting the Vehicle in Motion......... 59 More Transmission Tips ................ 61 Operating Automatic Transmissions 62 Operating Automated Manual Transmissions................................ 63 Cruise Control ............................... 64 Steering ............................................. 65 Brakes................................................ 65 Service brakes............................... 66 Parking brake / emergency brake..

66 Engine Retarder (option) ............... 67 Stopping ............................................ 69 Parking .......................................... 69 Turning off the engine.................... 69 Diesel Fuel......................................... 70 Cold Weather Recommendations . 70 Windshield Washer Fluid Level ..... 56 Tires .............................................. 56 Contents Driving