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a. Is the trailer spare wheel
of turn
signals and emergency
secure and
inated?
lights.
b. Is the
landing gear up and the
6. Instruments
- check all
instruments.
handle secured?
11.
Check the fth wheel. Is the
7. Windshield
- check operation of
kingpin locked?
windshield wipers
and washers.
a. Is the
sliding fth wheel
8. Horn
- check operation of horn.
locked?
9.
Fuel - check fuel. Is there enough
Cab Interior - Daily
fuel?
1. Seat - adjust
the seat for easy
10. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) -
reach of controls and visibility.
check level.
Is there enough uid?
2. Seat Belts
- fasten and adjust
11. Sleeper Air Conditioning Air Filter -
safety restraint belts (which may
check the
condition of the sleeper
air conditioning air lter. Keep
include restraints
in the sleeper).
the sleeper
oor area behind
3. Steering Column
- adjust for easy
the passenger front seat clear of
reach and
visibility.
debris and pet hair. The sleeper
air conditioner draws air from this
4. Mirrors - check
and readjust
area and
excessive dirt or pet hair
mirrors if
necessary.
may shorten
the service life of the
5. Lights - turn
ignition key to the ON
sleeper air conditioning air lter.
position and check for warning
lights and buzzer. Check operation
The above
items should be checked
daily, as a minimum. They are in
addition to, not in place of, Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
These regulations may be purchased
by writing to:
Superintendent of
Documents
U.S. Government Printing
Ofce
Washington,
DC 20402
(04/13) Y53-6047–2C 1-39
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