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OPERATING THE TRUCKOPERATING THE TRUCK
Pre-Starting InspectionPre-Starting Inspection
* Before the engine is started ensure the* Before the engine is started ensure the
machine is ready for operation.machine is ready for operation.
* The machine should be in a level* The machine should be in a level
position to permit accurate checking ofposition to permit accurate checking of
fluid quantities in the engine and otherfluid quantities in the engine and other
components.components.
* Make sure parking brake is applied* Make sure parking brake is applied
and block wheels securely to preventand block wheels securely to prevent
accidental movement of the machineaccidental movement of the machine
while checking component levels.while checking component levels.
* Test all lights, warning signals,* Test all lights, warning signals,
controls and instruments for propercontrols and instruments for proper
operation.operation.
* Walk around the machine and carry* Walk around the machine and carry
out the Inspections and Componentout the Inspections and Component
Checks described in the drawingChecks described in the drawing
opposite and on the following pages.opposite and on the following pages.
ENGINEENGINE
Check oil level. Check forCheck oil level. Check for
leaks.leaks.
FRONT RIDE CYLINDERSFRONT RIDE CYLINDERS
Check for debris, leaks andCheck for debris, leaks and
damage. Check height.damage. Check height.
WHEELS AND TYRESWHEELS AND TYRES
Check condition, inflation,Check condition, inflation,
nuts and for damaged rims.nuts and for damaged rims.
RADIATOR HEADER TANKRADIATOR HEADER TANK
Check coolant level.Check coolant level.
STEERING CYLINDERSSTEERING CYLINDERS
Check for debris, leaks andCheck for debris, leaks and
damage. Check linesdamage. Check lines
for wear and leaks.for wear and leaks.
FUEL TANKFUEL TANK
Check fuel level. Ensure fuelCheck fuel level. Ensure fuel
tank is full. Check that tank istank is full. Check that tank is
securely mounted.securely mounted.
BODY CYLINDERSBODY CYLINDERS
Check for debris, leaks andCheck for debris, leaks and
damage. Check lines fordamage. Check lines for
wear and leaks.wear and leaks.
DIFFERENTIALDIFFERENTIAL
Check for leaks.Check for leaks.
REAR RIDE CYLINDERSREAR RIDE CYLINDERS
Check for debris leaks andCheck for debris leaks and
damage. Check height.damage. Check height.
RADIATOR AND COOLINGRADIATOR AND COOLING
LINESLINES
Check for leaks.Check for leaks.
CAB, PLATFORM ANDCAB, PLATFORM AND
STEPSSTEPS
Check for cleanliness. CheckCheck for cleanliness. Check
seat belts.seat belts.
BRAKE ACCUMULATORSBRAKE ACCUMULATORS
Check for leaks.Check for leaks.
TRANSMISSIONTRANSMISSION
Check oil level. CheckCheck oil level. Check
for leaks.for leaks.
STEERING ACCUMULATORSTEERING ACCUMULATOR
Check for leaks.Check for leaks.
STEERING ANDSTEERING AND
BRAKING TANKBRAKING TANK
Check oil level. Check forCheck oil level. Check for
leaks.leaks.
BODY AND DISCBODY AND DISC
BRAKE COOLING TANKBRAKE COOLING TANK
Check oil level. Check forCheck oil level. Check for
leaks.leaks.
WHEEL PLANETARIESWHEEL PLANETARIES
Check for leaks.Check for leaks.
DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLIESDISC BRAKE ASSEMBLIES
Check for leaks.Check for leaks.