Daily and Weekly Maintenance
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3. Tires and Wheels—are they
inflated properly? Are all wheel cap
nuts in place and torqued prop-
erly—tighten if necessary. Check
front wheel bearing oil levels.
Inspect all tires and wheels for
damage—correct if found.
4. Suspension—check for loose or
missing fasteners. Check damage
to springs or other suspension
parts.
5. Brake Components—check lines,
linkages, chambers, parking and
service brake operation.
6. Air System—are there leaks?
• Air Tanks—drain water from all
air tanks. Make sure the drain
cocks are closed.
7. Steps and Handholds—check for
worn surfaces and loose or missing
fasteners.
8. Fluid Tanks—check underneath
the vehicle for signs of fluid leaks. If
any are found, correct before oper-
ating the vehicle.
9. Fuel Tank Caps—are they secure?
WARNING! Diesel fuel in
the presence of an igni-
tion source (such as a
cigarette) could cause
an explosion. You could
be seriously injured. A
mixture of gasoline or
alcohol with diesel fuel
increases this risk of
explosion.
• Do not remove a fuel tank
cap near an open flame.
• Use only the fuel and/or
additives recommended for
your engine.
Cab Interior
1. Seat—adjust the seat for easy
reach of controls.
2. Seat Belts—fasten and adjust
safety restraint belts.
3. Steering Column—adjust for easy
reach.
4. Mirrors—check and readjust mir-
rors if necessary.
5. Lights—turn ignition key to the ON
position and check for warning
lights and buzzer. Check operation
of turn signals and emergency
lights.
6. Instruments—check all instru-
ments.
7. Windshield—check operation of
windshield wipers and washers.
8. Horn—check operation of horn.
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