RT60 Rough Terrain Crane 05 - 3
5.2 PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKS (TO JOB-SITE)
A. VEHICLE CHECKS (PRIOR TO ENGINE START)
(1) Do a check of the level of coolant and add more if below the cold engine level.
(2) Do a check of the fuel level and make sure that you have more than is necessary
to complete the task.
(3) Make sure that the parts in the steering and brake systems are flexible, safe, and
reliable.
(4) Make sure that the parts that follow are tight:
Bolts in universal joints for steering axles
Front and rear axles mounting bolts
Wheel bolts
Drive shaft mounting bolts
Engine and transmission mounting bolts.
(5) Examine all tires for the correct pressure.
(6) Examine the items that follow for damage:
Condition of tires
Door locks
Doors
Windows
Crane control mechanisms.
(7) Examine the fittings of oil pipes, air pipes and water pipes for leakage.
(8) Examine the air pressure tank for condensation (drain the water as necessary).
(9) Examine the battery terminals for too much corrosion and make sure that the
power wires are tight.
(10) Examine the level of the battery electrolyte (adjust as necessary).
(11) Examine the air filter indicator. If the indicator is red, clean or replace the filter
cartridge.
The air filter system must be clean prior to starting the engine.
(12) Examine the air filter assembly. Clean the contamination from the bottom of the
air filter.
(13) Turn the ignition switch to stage “I” and examine the functions of the items that
follow: