INSPECTION AND DAIL Y MAINTENANCE DANGER

Before working inspecting a vehicle, set the parking brakes, place the transmission neutral and block the wheels. Failure can result unexpected vehicle movement and can cause serious personal injury death.

Safety the most important and obvious reason for doing a pre - trip inspection. Federal and state laws require inspection performed the driver . Federal and state inspectors also inspect commercial vehicles. unsafe vehicle can placed until the driver owner corrects the deficiency . Owners and operators should familiarize themselves with sections CFR 396.1 1 and 396.13 concerning Federal requirements for vehicle inspection. Certain other laws may also apply .

Section CFR states that all motor carrier drivers must complete a written report the end each work day for each vehicle covering most what covered the pre - trip The report should list all defects deficiencies discovered the driver A pre - trip inspection prepares for the end - - work any component system does not pass this must corrected before operating the Whenever equipment requires replacement, repair lubrication, refer the Service Manuals contact authorized V olvo T ruck dealer for the correct procedures, specifications and intervals.

Starting the next page are suggested guidelines used performing truck, tractor and trailer pre - trip inspections. Depending the application the vehicle being used, these guidelines should modified include other necessary inspection points. For example, steps and grab handles should checked daily refuse trucks because the operator getting and out the cab more frequently .

T ake your time going through the pre - trip

Remember that a careful pre - trip inspection saves time eliminating unscheduled stops for correcting a faulty

Note: Some the steps listed will require the assistance another person perform (i.e.: check operation headlights, turn signals, etc.).

Pre-T rip Inspection Quick List

Inspect the vehicle a circular manner .

Approaching the V ehicle

• Check under the vehicle for oil, fuel, coolant leaks other signs damage.

• Check body surfaces for signs breaks damage.

Preparation

• Open drain cocks air tanks let the tanks drain.

• Chock wheels vehicle and, hooked up, trailer .

• Close air tank drain

• Start the engine and let the air pressure build normal. Stop engine.

• Switch parking lights and hazard

• Apply parking brakes.

• Pull the hood release lever release the hood raise

Step Left Side the Cab

Left Front Wheel

• Check condition wheel Especially look for missing bent broken clamps

• Check condition tire: properly inflated, serious cuts, bulges, tread wear any signs misalignment; valve stem not touching wheel, rim brake drum; valve cap place.

• Check wheel bearing and hub: obvious leaking outside inside V erify correct oil level

Left Front Suspension

• Check condition spring, spring hangers, shackles, U - bolts: cracks, breaks shifting.

• Check shock absorber condition.

Left Front Brake