Daily Pretrip Inspection Checklists
Note: Checklists in this chapter correspond with the procedures and steps, see Safety Precautions, Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance . Your vehicle may not be equipped with all components listed below.
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.
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Inspector |
Date |
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Suspension and Slack Adjusters |
Comp. |
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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 |
|
|
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 |
|
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13 |
Fuel level |
|
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14 |
Mirror adjustment |
|
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15 |
Service brakes |
|
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16 |
Backup alarm |
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