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9. Check clutch hydraulic uid.
Chassis and
Cab Checks - Daily
Before entering
the cab and operating
the vehicle, check the following
equipment for proper maintenance:
1. Lights - are
any exterior lights
cracked or damaged?
Perform an exterior light test using
the dash mounted switch next to
the steering
wheel. See Exterior
Lighting Self-Test
on page 3-64.
2. Windows and
Mirrors - are they
clean and adjusted properly?
3. Tires
and Wheels - are they
inated properly? Are all wheel
cap nuts in place and torqued
properly - tighten if necessary.
Check front wheel bearing oil
levels. Inspect all tires and wheels
for damage - correct if found.
4. Suspension - check
for loose or
missing fasteners. Check damage
to springs
or other suspension
parts such as cracks, gouges,
distortions, bulges or chang.
5. Brake Components
- check lines,
linkages, chambers, parking and
service brake operation.
6. Air System
- are there leaks?
Air Tanks - drain water from all air
tanks. Make sure the drain cocks
are closed. This procedure is also
required for air suspension tanks
equipped with automatic drain
valves.
For further
details See Using the
Brake System
on page 4-20.
7. Steps and
Handholds - check
for worn surfaces and loose or
missing fasteners (which includes
any fuel tank steps).
8.
Fluid Tanks (Fuel, DEF, etc.) -
check underneath the vehicle for
signs of uid leaks. If any are
found, correct before operating the
vehicle.
9. Fuel Tank Hardware - is the tank
ll cap secure? Are the tank straps
tight? Is the strap webbing in
place?
WARNING!
Diesel fuel in the presence of an igni-
tion source (such as a cigarette) could
cause an explosion. Do not remove
a fuel tank cap near an open ame.
Use only the fuel and/or additives rec
-
ommended for your engine. A mix-
ture of gasoline or alcohol with diesel
fuel increases this risk of explosion.
Failure to comply may result in death,
personal injury, equipment or property
damage. See Refueling on page 4-61,
for more information.
10. Trailer Connections - are they
secure and the lines clear? If
they are not being used, are they
stored properly?
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