Check the gladhands to make sure the seals are in good condition, no cracks or signs of dry rotting. Make sure the electrical line has no wires exposed.
You will be standing where the tractor and trailer are connected and you'll start by checking the electrical line and air lines to make sure they're properly mounted and secure at both ends. With the brakes released and pulled by hand, the Push Rod should not move more than 1 inch.Ĭheck the rims, tires, and axle seals of the drive tires for proper inflation, no leaks around the seal, and the lugs are all present and secured. Inspect the brake chambers, slack adjusters, and pushrods are properly mounted and secure. Make sure the brake linings are the proper thickness and that the air bags and properly inflated. Make sure the gaskets are present.Ĭheck the suspension system and brakes on the drive axles, making sure nothing is cracked, bent, or broken. Check the air lines going to the trailer to make sure they're properly connected and that there are no abrasions, bulges, or cuts. Check the driveshaft, cat walk, and steps to make sure nothing is cracked, bent, or broken.Ĭheck the frame and crossmembers for structural integrity. Check to make sure there is no fuel leaking and that the fuel cap is secured and the gasket is not missing.Ĭheck the exhaust system to make sure nothing is cracked, bent, or broken. You will check to make sure nothing is bent, cracked, broken, or leaking.Ĭheck the mirrors, door hinges, door handle to make sure nothing is cracked, bent, or broken. You will be standing along the side of the tractor doing a series of checks on the mirrors, fuel tanks, batteries, exhaust system, and more. Finally you will be checking the tires, rims, and axle seals to make sure the tires are properly inflated, the rim isn't bent or cracked, and the axle seals are not leaking.
All components of these systems must be properly mounted and secured without anything being cracked, bent, or broken. You must check the components like the water pump, the power steering pump, and the alternator to make sure nothing is leaking, the belts are not frayed, and that everything is properly mounted and secured.įrom inside the engine compartment you will also find the steering system, the front suspension system, and the front brake system. You will be checking all hoses to make sure they aren't leaking, frayed, or sliced and the fluid levels including the oil level, the coolant, and the power steering fluid. None of the mounts must be cracked, bent, or broken. You will also be checking to see if all components are properly mounted and secured. You will be checking the engine compartment for any sort of leaks.
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