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Operation
3.2 Pre-Start Inspection
The Pre-Start Inspection in this section and the
Pre-Op Check List in Appendix 4 is provided as a
guideline. Additional items should be added to the
checklist as determined by company policy, your
operating environment and other factors unique
to your situation.
The following instructions provide a general over-
view and introduction to the pre-start inspection.
The Pre-Op Checklist provides a detailed item by
item checklist that should be used when perform-
ing a pre-start inspection.
Pre-Start Inspection Items:
1. Check tire condition and air pressure.
1. Inspect all hoses for chang and signs of wear.
2. Check fuel level and make sure you have
enough for the shift.
3. Check engine and all waterblasting system u-
id levels. Refer to the truck operating manual
and the Scheduled Maintenance section.
4. Check all waterblasting and vacuum compo-
nents for oil leaks, damaged or loose bolts
and parts.
5. Inspect the Hog Head for loose components
and damage.
6. Check that all quick release pins on the ladders
and inspection platform are in place, secure
and in good condition.
7. Check the vacuum canister for water and the
condition of the vacuum lter. Drain water or
clean lter as required.
8. Check the vacuum blower and UHP pump drive
belt tension and alignment.
9. Inspect clean water tanks, hoses and ttings
for leaks and damage. Repair if necessary.
10. Check clean water tank level and ll if neces-
sary.
11. Drain debris tank water and check debris level.
Empty if necessary.
12. Make sure debris tank door is closed properly
and the seal is inated.
13. Make sure the correct spray bars and nozzles
required for the removal project are installed.
Replace spray bars and or nozzles if necessary.
Refer to the Nozzle Flow Chart in this section
and the Flow Chart and Spray Bar Congura-
tion Chart for additional information on choos-
ing the correct spray heads and nozzles.
14. Visually inspect spray bars and nozzles for
damage and excessive wear.
15. Make sure all lubrication points, vacuum
blower motor bearings and thru-shaft bear-
ings are greased with the specied lubricants.
Refer to the lubrication chart and maintenance
matrix for additional lubrication instructions
and specications.
16. Check all controls, switches and lights for
proper operation.
17. Make sure the Mobile Spare Parts and Tool
Systems are complete and onboard. Refer to
the Mobile Spare Parts System and Mobile Tool
System checklist in Appendix 4.
18. Conduct a nal walk around and visually check
all components and look for obvious problems
that may have been overlooked.
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Nozzle Conguration Chart
Refer to Appedix 4 For Additional Nozzle
& Spray Bar Information
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