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| "As I approach my vehicle I see......" |
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- No signs of leaks
- Broken Springs
- Flat Tires |
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| There are 3 types of leaks What are they? |
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- Engine Oil
- Coolant
- Power Steering |
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| Air Compressor and Governor |
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| - Properly secured, hoses not frayed, no signs of leaks. |
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| - Properly secured, hoses not frayed, fluid is at proper level. |
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- Steering Linkage consists of ...
- Steering Shaft
- Pitman arm
- Drag Link
- Steering Knuckle
- Tie Rod
- Properly secured, no damage, no missing hardware and castle nuts and cotter keys in place. |
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| - Properly secured, no signs of damage, no leaks. |
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| - Proper fluid level, no leaks, hoses are in good condition. |
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| - No damage, no leaks, belts are tight, no more than 1 inch of play. |
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| - Properly secured, belts are tight, not worn, alternator wires not frayed. |
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| Properly secured, clean and not broken. |
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| - Proper working order, not damaged. |
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| - Properly secured, not bent or broken. |
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| - Properly secured, no holes, cracks, or dents. |
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| - Properly secured to the vehicle, bands are tights, no leaks. |
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| - Properly secured, not bent or broken. |
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| - Properly secured, no leaks, lock ring and bolt in place. |
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| - Not cracked, no excessive wear , no leaks. |
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| - Properly secured, no more than 1 inch of free play pins secured. |
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| - Properly secured, no damage, no leaks. |
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| Front and Rear Leaf Spring Mounts |
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| - Properly secured, not cracked or damaged |
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| - Not cracked or broken, none missing, 25% or more will put me out of service. |
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| Brake Drums Shoes and Linings |
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| - Not cracked or broken, no excessive wear. |
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| - Properly budded, no debris, tires not touching. |
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| - No less than 4/32's tread, no cuts, bulges, or other damage, properly inflated. |
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| - No missing hardware, proper oil level, no leaks. |
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| - Properly secured, no running rust, none missing. |
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| - No less than 2/32's of tread, no cuts, bulges, or other damage, properly inflated. |
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| - No missing hardware, no damage or leaks. |
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| - Not damaged, no debris, tires not touching. |
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| - Properly secured, not damaged. |
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| - Properly secured, not damaged, in the lock position. |
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| - Properly secured, overall condition is good. |
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| Trailer Frame and Cross Members |
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| - No damage, members not bent or broken, none missing. |
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| Landing Gear and Crank Handle |
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| - Properly secured, no damage, crank handle is in the locked position. |
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| - In the locked position, king pin not damaged. |
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| - Not damaged lays flat against the King Pin apron. |
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| - Properly secured, none missing. |
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| Release Handle and Safety Latch |
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| - In the locked position, not damaged. |
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| - Not damaged, no missing hardware. |
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| Fifth Wheel Sliding Rail and Locking Pin |
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| - In the locked position, not damaged. |
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| - No missing panels, adequate to support the load. |
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| Service and Emergency Brake Lines |
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| - Properly connected to the tractor and trailer, no leaks. |
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| - Properly connected to the tractor and trailer, no frays. |
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| - Properly secured, no damage, clean and clear. |
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| - Contains 3 reflective Triangles |
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| - Mounted beside the drivers seat, properly charge, fuses located in the overhead. |
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| In Cab Inspection... "As I approach my vehicle...." |
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| - My floor is clean and clear there are no loose objects or debris. |
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| What do you do after you get in the truck? |
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| - Adjust my seat, mirrors, fasten my belt. |
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| Check Windshield and Sticker |
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| - No damage, sticker up to date. |
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| - Checking that gearshift is in proper working order and is not binding. Clutch should have no more than 1 inch of play. |
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| Start Engine ..What do I check first? |
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| - Engine Oil Pressure is rising in to normal range, if not I have to shut the engine down. |
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| - Make sure its rising into normal range. |
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| Primary and Secondary Air Pressure Gauges |
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| - rising in to normal range. |
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| Windshield Wipers and Fluid Level |
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| - make sure they are in proper working condition and fluid level is good. |
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| - No more than 2 inches of free play. |
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| - activate both one time each, in proper working order. |
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| - In proper working order, left and right, and high beams as well. |
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| - Turn on, in proper working order. |
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- Start the engine, build air pressure to 100 psi, and place shifter in 1st gear (low). Shut down the engine and turn the key on to the power position. Depress both brake valves and apply service brake. Allow gauges to settle, after they settle release brake pedal. Time for one minute, call out " I should not lose more than 3 psi in one minute."
Apply service brake pedal for one minute with light pressure. Call Out "I should not lose more than 4 psi in one minute."
Pump pedal with light pressure and at 60 psi call out " My warning lights and buzzer should activate at specified range." (Pause) Continue to pump service brake until it reached between 40 and 20 psi and call out "My tractor and Trailer valves should activate at its specified range." |
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| - Start Engine, Oil Pressure should rise in to normal range. Apply fuel pedal between 1300-1500 rpms to build pressure. At 85 psi Call Out "My pressure should rise between 85 psi and 100 psi in 45 seconds. Pressure should continue to build until governor cuts out at 120-125 psi. |
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| Brake Valve Test(Trailer Brake Test) |
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| - Depress Yellow parking Brake, gearshift in 1st and tug once....This allows me to test my trailer brakes (RED VALVE OUT) |
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| Brake Valve Test 2 (Tractor Brake Test) |
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| - Depress Red Trailer Brake Valve, gearshift still in 1st and tug once... Allowing me to test my tractor brakes (Yellow valve out) |
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