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8.3 PRETRIP INSPECTION
The following pretrip inspection should be performed
before every trip and at each scheduled maintenance.
Inspect battery cables for signs of wear,
abrasion or damage at every Pretrip in-
spection and replace if necessary. Also
check battery cable routing to ensure that
clamps are secure and that cables are not
pinched or chafing against any compo-
nents.
Drain water from bottom of fuel tank
Drain water from water separator on fuel filter.
Check condenser/radiator coil cleanliness
Check air cleaner and hoses
Check condition of water pump belt
Check battery fluid level (if applicable)
Check battery cables and terminals
Check evaporator coil for cleanliness
Check bulkhead and return air screen
Check all defrost water drains
Place in Continuous Run, and start unit.
IMMEDIATELY
AFTER STARTING ENGINE
Check fuel lines and filters for leaks
Check oil lines and filters for leaks
Check coolant hoses for leaks
Check exhaust system for leaks
Check condenser fan for proper airflow.
Check evaporator fan for proper airflow.
Initiate a PreTrip, refer to Section 3.4
AFTER OPERATING UNIT
FOR 15 MINUTES OR MORE
Check for proper temperature control
Check auto-start/stop operation
Initiate defrost and allow to terminate
OPERATE IN HIGH SPEED COOL
AND RECORD
(From Microprocessor Unit Data List)
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
EVAPORATOR OUTLET TEMPERATURE
COMP DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE
HOURS TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE
HOURS TO S/B MOTOR MAINTENANCE
HOURS TO UNIT MAINTENANCE
Review Functional Parameters
Download recorder data (if required)
Enter Trip Start in Micro (if desired)