Pre-Trip Inspection and Daily Maintenance 37
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NOTE! Refer to the trailer manufacturer’s
manual for specific information on the
trailer checks.
Step 9: Trailer Front Area
Air and Electrical Connections
•
Glad hands properly mounted, free
from damage and not leaking.
•
Trailer cord receptacle properly
mounted, free of damage; plug prop-
erly seated and safety catch engaged
to prevent accidental disconnect.
•
Air and electrical lines properly se-
cured against tangling, snagging and
chafing with sufficient slack for turns.
Step 10: Right Side of Trailer Area
Landing Gear or Dolly Area
•
Fully raised; no missing or damaged
parts.
•
Crank handle present and secured.
•
If power operated, no air/hydraulic
leaks.
Spare Wheel(s)
•
Carrier or rack not damaged.
•
Spare wheel securely mounted in rack.
•
Tire and wheel condition adequate for
a spare: proper size, properly inflated.
Lights and Reflectors
•
Trailer side clearance lights: clean, op-
erating and proper color.
•
Reflectors clean and proper color.
Frame and Body
•
Frame and crossmembers not bent,
cracked, damaged or missing.
•
Proper placarding.
•
Body parts not damaged or missing.
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