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34 Pre-Trip Inspection and Daily Maintenance
Brakes
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Condition of brake drums. 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 hoses: check for
any chafing.
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Check brake chamber mounting bolts
and brackets.
•
Check slack adjusters and chamber
push rod travel. With brakes applied or
released, look for conspicuously dif-
ferent positions of the slack adjusters.
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Check spring brakes.
Condition of Visible Components
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Transmission: not leaking.
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Drive shaft: looks OK.
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Exhaust system: secure, not leaking,
not touching wires, fuel or air tubing.
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Frame and cross members: no bends,
cracks or breaks.
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Air tubing and electrical wiring: se-
cured against snagging and chafing.
Left 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.
Battery Area
•
Open the battery box ( page 245). Bat-
tery box securely mounted to vehicle.
•
Batteries secured against movement
( page 245).
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Battery cases not broken or leaking.
Battery cables free from damage.
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Tops of batteries and terminals clean
and free from foreign material.
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If equipped, replace battery lid and
make sure it is securely fastened
( page 245).