MAINTENANCE, LUBRICATION AND SERVICE
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION QUICK LIST
• Reectors clean and proper
color.
• Turn on headlights. High and low
beams should be operating and
lenses clean. If equipped, check
daytime running lights.
• Left and right front turn signal
lights clean, operating and
proper color.
Grille
• Check that charge air cooler and
radiator or bugscreens are clean
and undamaged.
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Right Side of Cab Area
Right Front Wheel
• Check condition of wheel rim.
Especially look for cracks,
missing lockrings, bent or broken
studs, missing clamps or lug
nuts.
• Check condition of tire: properly
inated, 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 obvious leaking on outside or
inside wheel. Verify correct oil
level in hub.
Right Front Suspension
• Check condition of spring, spring
hangers, shackles, u-bolts: no
cracks, breaks or shifting.
• Shock absorber condition.
Right Front Brake
• Condition of brake drum. With
brakes released, look for a
noticeable gap between lining
and drum. This check cannot be
made if dust covers are in place.
• Condition of brake air hose:
check for any chang.
• Check slack adjuster and
chamber pushrod travel. With
brakes applied or released, look
for conspicuously different
positions of the slack adjusters
for proper brake adjustment.
• Check brake chamber mounting
bolts and bracket.
Condition of Front Axle and Steering
System, Right Side
• No loose, worn, bent, damaged
or missing parts.
Engine Compartmenr, Right
Side
• Check condition coolant and
heater hoses.
• Check condition of fan drive
belts.
• Check engine and surrounding
areas for coolant, oil and fuel
leaks.
• Check fuel seperator sight glass
and drain if necessary. Check for
leaks.
• Check wiring harness for sign of
damage.
• Check air lter with brackets and
hoses for loose connections or
damage. Check lter guage, if
mounted on the lter.
NOTE
example note
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Right Saddle Tank Area
Right Fuel Tank(s)
• Securely mounted Diesel and
Diesel Exhaust Fluid are not
damaged or leaking.
• Fuel lines secure and not leaking.
Check that shut-off valves are
open.
• Tank(s) full of fuel. Cap on and
secure.
Condition of Visible Components
• Rear of engine: not leaking.
• Transmission: not leaking. If
equipped with oil cooler, check
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