Pre-Trip Inspection and Daily Maintenance 29
Pre-Trip Inspection Quick List
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Inspect the vehicle in a circular manner as shown in the
illustration. Numbers between parentheses in the list, re-
fer to pages in this manual where component function
and necessary inspection is explained in greater detail.
Approaching the Vehicle
•
Check under the vehicle for oil, fuel,
coolant leaks or other signs of damage.
•
Check body surfaces for signs of
breaks or damage.
Preparation
•
Open drain cocks on air tanks to let
the tanks drain ( page 234).
•
Chock wheels on vehicle and, if
hooked up, trailer.
•
Close air tank drain cocks.
•
Start the engine and let the air pres-
sure build up to normal ( page 224).
Stop engine.
•
Switch on parking lights and four-way
flashers ( page 94).
•
Apply parking brakes ( page 229).
•
Release the hood latches ( page 26).
Raise hood.
Step 1: Left Side Of the Cab
Left Front Wheel
•
Check condition of wheel rim. Espe-
cially look for cracks, missing
lockrings, bent or broken studs,
clamps or lugs.
•
Check condition of tire: properly in-
flated, no serious cuts, bulges, tread
wear or any signs of misalignment;
valve stem not touching wheel, rim or
brake drum; valve cap in place.
•
Check wheel bearing and hub: no ob-
vious leaking on outside or inside
wheel. Verify correct oil level in hub.
Left Front Suspension
•
Check condition of spring, spring
hangers, shackles, U-bolts: no cracks,
breaks or shifting.
•
Check shock absorber condition.
