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Pre-Trip Inspection and Daily Maintenance 31
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Step 3: Right Side Of Cab Area (cont.)
Right Front Suspension
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Check condition of spring, spring
hangers, shackles, U-bolts: no cracks,
breaks or shifting.
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Shock absorber condition.
Right Front Brake
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Condition of brake drum. With brakes
released, look for a noticeable gap be-
tween lining and drum (This check
cannot be made if dust covers are in
place).
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Condition of brake air hose: check for
any chafing.
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Check brake chamber mounting bolts
and bracket.
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Check slack adjuster and chamber
pushrod travel. With brakes applied or
released, look for conspicuously dif-
ferent positions of the slack adjusters.
Condition of Front Axle and Steering Sys-
tem, Right Side
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No loose, worn, bent, damaged or
missing parts.
Under Hood, Right Side
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Check condition of coolant and heater
hoses.
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Check condition of fan drive belts.
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Check engine and surrounding areas
for coolant, oil and fuel leaks.
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Check fuel separator sight glass and
drain if necessary. Check for leaks.
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Check wiring harnesses for signs of
damage.
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Check air filter with brackets and
hoses for loose connections or dam-
age. Check filter gauge, if mounted on
the filter.
Step 4: Right Saddle Tank Area
Right Fuel Tank(s)
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Securely mounted and not damaged or
leaking.
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Fuel lines secure and not leaking.
Check that shut-off valves are open.
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Tank(s) full of fuel. Cap on and secure.