START-UP
1
Approaching Your Vehicle
• Check the overall appearance and
condition. Are windows, mirrors,
and lights clean and unobstructed?
• Check beneath the vehicle. Are
there signs of fuel, oil, or water
leaks?
• Check for damaged, loose, or
missing parts. Are there parts
showing signs of excessive wear
or lack of lubrication? Have a
qualied mechanic examine any
questionable items and repair
them without delay.
• Check your load. Is it secured
properly?
Daily Checks
Engine Compartment Checks - Daily
1. Engine Fluid
Levels - add more if
necessary.
a. Engine oil
b. Coolant (check
while engine
is cold)
c. Power steering
uid level
2. Engine Belt
- check tension and
condition of belts.
a. See Accessory
Drive Belts
on page
5-96 for further
information on
checking belt
tension.
NOTE
Deection should be one belt thick-
ness for each foot distance between
the pulley centers.
b. Replace belts that are cracked
torn or broken.
3. Fuel Filter/Water
Separator
Draining - check and drain.
Depending on the fuel storage
facility, more frequent draining
may be required.
4. Windshield washer
reservoir uid
level - ll if necessary.
5. Battery Cables
- check the
condition of the battery and
alternator cables for signs of
chang or rubbing. Make sure
that all clamps (straps) holding the
cables are present and in good
working order.
6. Hood closed
before entering cab.
Is it latched properly?
7. Check brake
lines and hoses.
8. Check the
steering components
(pitman arm, draglink, power
steering hoses, etc.).
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