DAILY INSPECTIONS
To make sure your motor coach is ready for service, make the following
daily inspections.
NOTE: Inspection check sheet is available at the end of this section,
and can be copied for reuse.
WARNING
Before checking, park the motor coach on a flat roadway.
Before starting each day, check or inspect the following to ensure
trouble-free performance:
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Make visual inspection of entire unit.
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Check under motor coach for signs of leaks. If any are noted,
correct condition causing leaks.
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Check all fluid levels on chassis: engine and transmission oil,
coolant level, power steering fluid, and all other oil and liquid
levels. Also check engine belts, hoses, and wiring for condition
and adjust as needed.
NOTE: For more details, read the following:
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CAUTION
Do not overfill the crankcase. NEVER operate the engine if oil
quantity is below the add mark.
With the engine stopped, pull out the oil level dip stick and clean it with
a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick into the crankcase completely, then pull
it out again. The fluid level should be between the add and full marks. If
engine had been running recently, allow at least ten minutes for oil to
drain into crankcase. Use only recommended engine oil.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
The oil pressure will be high soon after cool-starting the motor coach; oil
temperature will be increasing, and engine rotation speed will be
normalizing. The oil pressure should be in the range of 33-55 psi. If the
indicator is low or does not register within 15 seconds, stop and check
oil level/condition and for any needed repair.
DRIVE BELTS AND BELT TENSION
Check condition and tension of the belts on the engine, fan, and
compressor. If any relaxation, tighten belts. If there is any belt damage is
present, replace belt.
Check for intersecting cracks on belts. Cracks are acceptable along the
width of the belt, but if these transversal cracks intersect with
longitudinal (belt length) cracks, replace belt. Also replace if the belt
shows extensive wear.
CAUTION
Over-tight or excessive slack in belt tension can be harmful to the
engine.
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