showing signs of excessive wear or
lack of lubrication? Have a qualified
mechanic examine any
questionable items and repair them
without delay.
5.
Check your load. Is it secured
properly?
Daily Checks
NOTE
These checks are in addition to, not in
place of,
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations. These regulations may
be purchased by writing to: Superin-
tendent of Documents U.S. Govern-
ment Printing Office Bookstore 710 N.
Capitol St. N.W. Washington, DC
20402, or ContactCenter@gpo.gov.
Engine
• Engine oil
•
Engine coolant
• Power steering fluid
• Engine belt
• Fuel filter (water separator) Fuel
System on page 248
• Windshield washer fluid
•
Battery cables - check the
condition of the battery and
alternator cables for signs of
chafing or rubbing. Make sure that
all clamps (straps) holding the
cables are present and in good
working order.
• Hood latch
• Brake lines and hoses
• Steering components - check
pitman arm, drag link, tie rod,
steering shaft and power steering
hoses, etc., for loose, broken, or
missing parts.
• Hydraulic clutch fluid
Chassis and Cab Exterior
• Lamps - are any exterior lamps
cracked or damaged? Perform an
exterior lamp test. See Exterior
Lighting Self-Test on page 103 for
more information.
• Is the air-intake opening clear of
obstructions?
• Window and mirrors - clean and
adjusted?
• Tires, wheels and hubs Tires on
page 267 Wheels on page 271 and
Systems Check on page 30
• Suspension components - check
for loose or missing fasteners.
Check damage to springs or other
suspension parts such as cracks,
gouges, distortions, bulges or
chafing.
• Brake lines and hoses - check
lines, linkages, chambers, parking
and service brake operation.
• Air system - Air System on page
210
• Steps and grab handles
• Frame mounted tanks (fuel, diesel
exhaust fluid, etc) - check
underneath the vehicle for signs of
fluid leaks. If any are found, correct
before operating the vehicle. Is the
tank fill cap secure? Are the tank
straps tight? Is the strap webbing in
place?
• Trailer connections - are they
secure and the lines clear? If they
are not being used, are they stored
properly? Is the trailer spare wheel
secure and inflated? Is the landing
gear up and the handle secured?
SAFETY - Daily Checks
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