Volvo VHD Automobile User Manual


 
40 Pre-Trip Inspection and Daily Maintenance
Step 14: Left Side of Trailer Area
Landing Gear or Dolly Area
Fully raised; no missing or damaged
parts.
Crank handle present and secured.
If power operated, no air/hydraulic
leaks.
Spare Wheel(s)
Spare wheel securely mounted in rack
with no damage to rack.
Tire and wheel condition adequate for
a spare: proper size, properly inflated.
Lights and Reflectors
Trailer side clearance lights: clean, op-
erating and proper color.
Reflectors clean and proper color.
Frame and Body
Frame and crossmembers not bent,
cracked, damaged or missing.
Proper placarding.
Body parts not damaged or missing.
Before Leaving the Parking Area
Remove chocks from the wheels.
Test trailer hook-up by slowly pulling
while applying the trailer brakes with
the trailer brake hand control valve.
Test the service brakes before leaving
the parking area.
Test parking brakes by stopping on a
20% grade and applying the parking
brakes. The parking brakes shall hold
the combined vehicle and trailer with-
out moving.