Checklists
Note: Checklists in this chapter correspond with the procedures and steps in Safety Precautions, Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance . Your vehicle may not be equipped with all components listed below.
Daily Pretrip Inspection Checklists
See the following tables for a list of procedures that should be performed daily, before the first trip. Place a check mark in the complete ( Comp. ) column to indicate a procedure has been performed.
Inspector |
Date |
Suspension and Slack Adjusters |
Comp. |
|
1 |
Suspension components |
|
2 |
Slack adjusters |
Wheels and Tires |
Comp. |
|
1 |
Wheel covers |
|
2 |
Tire condition |
|
3 |
Tire inflation |
|
4 |
Rims and wheel components |
|
5 |
Wheel bearing oil seals and lubrication levels |
|
6 |
Mud Flaps |
Saddle Tank Areas |
Comp. |
|
1 |
Drain air reservoirs (without automatic drain valves) |
|
2 |
Fuel tank(s) secure |
|
3 |
Frame rails and crossmembers |
|
4 |
Visible exhaust components |
Engine Compartment |
Comp. |
|
1 |
Leakage under engine |
|
2 |
Air intake system |
|
3 |
Engine oil level |
|
4 |
Power steering reservoir level |
|
5 |
Engine coolant level |
|
6 |
Visible engine wiring |
|
7 |
Frame rails |
Cab |
Comp. |
|
1 |
Reset dash-mounted air intake restriction indicator (if equipped) |
|
2 |
Air pressure warning systems |
|
3 |
Air governor cut-in and cut-out pressures |
|
4 |
Air pressure build-up time |
|
5 |
Air system leakage |
|
6 |
Air pressure reserve |
|
7 |
Mirrors, windows, windshield |
|
8 |
Horn, windshield wipers, windshield washers |
|
9 |
Heater and defroster |
|
10 |
Interior lights |
|
11 |
Exterior lights |
|
12 |
Seat belts and tether belts |
|
13 |
Fuel level |
|
14 |
Mirror adjustment |
|
15 |
Service brakes |
|
16 |
Backup alarm |
Weekly Post-trip Inspection Checklist
See the following table for procedures that should be performed weekly, post-trip. Place a check mark in the complete ( Comp. ) column to indicate a procedure has been performed.
Inspector |
Date |
Engine Compartment |
Comp. |
|
1 |
Windshield washer reservoir level |
|
2 |
Air intake restriction indicator |
|
3 |
Water evacuation components |
|
4 |
Automatic transmission fluid level |
|
5 |
Water in fuel/water separator |
|
6 |
Steering components |
|
7 |
Serpentine drive belts |
Monthly Post-trip Inspection Checklists
See the following tables for procedures that should be performed monthly, post-trip. Place a check mark in the complete ( Comp. ) column to indicate a procedure has been performed.
Inspector |
Date |
Brake Components |
Comp. |
|
1 |
Brake system components |
|
2 |
Brake chambers |
|
3 |
Air brake lines |
|
4 |
Flex air hoses |
|
5 |
Brake linings and brake drums |
|
6 |
Brake lining thickness |
Saddle Tank Areas |
Comp. |
|
1 |
Drain air reservoirs (with automatic drain valves) |
|
2 |
Batteries (location may vary) |
|
3 |
Aerodynamic components |
Engine Compartment |
Comp. |
|
1 |
Hood and bumper |
|
2 |
Hydraulic clutch reservoir |
|
3 |
Radiator and heater hoses |
|
4 |
Steering wheel play |