Engine
• Control engine idle speed.
•
Visual
check
of
engine exhaust system.
• Check condition and tension
of
various control belts.
Chassis
and
mechanical
assemblies
• Check mechanical assemblies
for
leaks.
• Check brake pipes and cooling system
for
leaks.
• Check
power
steering system oil level.
• Check condition
of
gear lever boot.
• Check security
of
supt. bracket, anch. bars leaf springs.
• Check steering rack bellows.
• Check steering linkage, joints and steering column.
• Check levelling pneumatic suspensions.
• Check fuel lines
for
leaks.
• Check shock absorbers
for
leaks.
• Check exhaust brake operation.
• Check condition
of
pneum. suspension
rubber
bellows.
• Check
of
power
steering hydraulic stop device.
• Visual check
of
state
of
wear
of
tyres.
• Check condition
of
sleeves,
boots
(gearbox, clutch, steering).
Programmed maintenance
Brakes
• Check operation
of
service brakes.
• Check operation
of
emergency and parking brakes.
• Check brake
discs,
pads
& shoes
for
wear.
Cab
and
electrical
components
• Visual check
of
vehicle ext. scratches, dents, paintwork
• Check operation instrumentation & warning devices.
• Check
cab
heater & ventilator operation.
• Check operation
interior
lights.
• Check operation
exterior
lights.
• Check operation
of
battery disconnect switch.
Sundry
• Check operation
of
instruments (during road test).
• Check brakes efficiency.
• Check engine emissions at normal operation temperature.
• Functional tests and movement.
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