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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes
• Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.
5-2–5-3, 8-32–8-35
Parking brake
• Check for proper operation, condition and free play. 8-36–8-37
Fuel
• Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.
5-4–5-5
Engine oil
• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil if necessary.
5-5, 8-9–8-12
Coolant reservoir
• Check coolant level.
• Fill with coolant if necessary.
5-6, 8-17–8-18
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oil
• Check for leakage. 5-7, 8-13–8-16
Accelerator pedal
• Check for proper accelerator pedal operation. 5-7
Seat belts
• Check for proper operation and belt wear. 5-7
Steering
• Check for proper operation. 5-8
Fittings and fasteners
• Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-8
Lights and switches
• Check for proper operation. 5-8, 8-46–8-51
Wheels and tires
• Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-8–5-11, 8-40–8-41
Axle boots
• Check for damage. 8-18–8-19
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