Description

Peterbilt 587 2010 User Manual

I’ve been turning wrenches for 28 years. Seen a lot of so-called “manuals” that are nothing but photocopies of photocopies with blurry diagrams and torque specs from a random forum. That’s not how you keep a Peterbilt 587 2010 User Manual on the road. This is the real deal – 239 pages of factory-printed documentation from the people who built the truck. If you need to know how to tilt the cab, what your dash lights mean, or when to change the fuel filter, you open this book. Not a PDF from a sketchy site.

Getting To Your Engine: The Factory Route

Page 11 starts the section called “Getting To Your Engine.” Tilt cab procedure, safety latches, hydraulic pump operation – it’s all here. I’ve seen guys drop a cab because they skipped the step about checking fluid level first. This manual doesn’t let you do that. It lists the tool required and the warning: cab must be empty of loose items before tilting. That kind of detail keeps a 2010 Peterbilt 587 out of the body shop.

Controls And Displays: What Every Warning Light Means

Starting on page 14, you get the full breakdown of every gauge, switch, and indicator on the dash. ABS fault, engine brake, low air pressure – the manual defines each symbol and tells you what to do when it lights up. As a shop owner, I can tell you: half the calls I get from drivers are because they didn’t know that flashing CEL means pull over, not finish the run. That info is in the Controls And Displays chapter.

Maintenance and Service – Torque Specs and Intervals

Page 143 opens the Maintenance and Service section. Oil change intervals, fuel filter replacement, tire pressure checks – all with factory numbers. The 587 uses a specific wheel bearing grease; the manual lists the part number so you don’t grab the wrong tub. And yes, the torque spec for your drain plug is there – in lb-ft, not Nm from some conversion app. Use it.

3 Reasons You Need the Factory Manual

First: the torque values are verified by Peterbilt, not a third-party editor. Second: the wiring diagrams match the harness that came from the factory – aftermarket manuals often skip options. Third: the Driver’s Checklists on page 88 give you a pre-trip inspection procedure that will keep your rig legal and safe. No guesswork.

Does This Manual Cover the Fuel System?

Yes. The Starting And Operating section (page 93) includes fuel system priming, water separator draining, and the correct fuel grade for your Peterbilt 587. The manual also covers the air intake and exhaust aftertreatment – but it’s an owner’s manual, not a service manual. You won’t find injector replacement steps here. For that, you need the shop manual.

Check the Driver’s Checklists Before You Hit the Road

Page 88 has the pre-trip and post-trip checklists. Brake test, lights, tires, fluids, belts – it’s all laid out in order. If you’re training a new driver or running a fleet, this section alone saves you from DOT violations. I’ve got a copy laminated in every truck in my bay.

Is this manual for the 587 model only?

Yes.

Can I use this manual for engine diagnostics?

It’s an owner’s manual, so it covers operation, basic maintenance, and what warning lights mean. For full engine diagnostics – like reading fault codes or rebuilding the air compressor – you need the Peterbilt service manual. However, the Getting To Your Engine chapter shows you how to access the engine safely, and the Maintenance section lists lubricant specs. It’s the right starting point before you dig deeper.

If you work on more than one truck, check out the Peterbilt Medium Duty 2009 User Manual – Factory Driver’s Guide and Peterbilt Medium Duty 2008 Owner’s Manual for other models. For heavy equipment, the Hitachi ZAXIS225US-3 2007 Operators Manual | OEM Factory Specs follows the same factory-documentation standard. For background on Manual Transmission operation, this manual explains the shift pattern on page 93, but if you’re rebuilding one, the specs in this book differ from generic Manual Transmission guides found online. Stick with factory data.

Access the Factory Manual and keep it in the cab where it belongs. Your Peterbilt 587 will run longer, and you’ll spend less time chasing problems that should have been obvious from the book.