Dmv Class B Pre-Trip Check Out

Front 1

EC: Pre-Drive Checklist:

Back 1

Turn signals F/B, Brakelights, Horn, Emergency lights

Front 2

EC: Hoses/Leaks

Back 2

- Look for puddles on the ground
- Look for dripping fluids on underside of engine and transmission
- Inspect hoses for condition and leaks (… are clean, nothing is cracked, damaged, or broken)

Front 3

EC: Oil level

Back 3

- Indicate where dipstick is located (32 quarts of 15W-40)
- See that oil level is within safe operating range, level must be above refill mark. (color, viscosity, FO)

Front 4

EC: Coolant level

Back 4

- Inspector reservoir sight glass or (if engine is not hot) remove radiator cap & check for visible coolant level. (color, viscosity, FO) (58 quarts)

Front 5

EC: Power steering fluid

Back 5

- Indicate where power steering fluid dipstick is located
- Check for adequate power steering fluid level, must be above refill mark. (color, viscosity, FO)

Front 6

EC: Windshield washer fluid

Back 6

- Check fluid and the cap is secured. (color, viscosity, fo)

Front 7

EC: Automatic Transmission fluid level

Back 7

- (Check while engine is running) (color, viscosity, fo)

Front 8

EC: Engine Compartment Belts

Back 8

- Check and identify the following belts for snugness, cracks, frays, or wear: power steering belt, water pump belt, alternator belt, air compressor. (color, viscosity, fo) (Detroit Diesel #60, 6 cylinder, 7743 inches, Bore 5.12 x Stroke 6.3 = 400 HP)

Front 9

Cab Check: Clutch/Gearshift

Back 9

- Make sure the parking break is set
- Place gearshift lever in neutral (or park, for automatic transmission)
- Accelerator checked for looseness, sticking, or damage
- Listen for unusual engine noises (color, viscosity, fo)

Front 10

Cab Check: Oil Pressure gauge

Back 10

- Make sure oil pressure gauge is working
- Check that pressure gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure or that warning light goes off.
- If equipped, oil temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to the normal operating range.

Front 11

Cab Check: Coolant Temperature gauge

Back 11

- Make sure the temperature gauge is workingn (180-220°F)
- Temperature gauge should begin to climb to the normal operating level, range or light will go out

Front 12

Cab Check: Ammeter/Voltmeter

Back 12

- Check that gauges show alternator and/or generator is charging or that warning light is off. (12V req., 6 batteries @ 12V each)

Front 13

Cab Check: Oil temperature gauge

Back 13

- Make sure gauge begins gradual rise to normal operating levels

Front 14

Cab Check: Mirror and Windshields

Back 14

- Mirrors should be clean and adjusted properly from the inside
- Windshield should be clean with no illegal stickers, no obstructions, or damage to the glass. (… are clean, nothing is cracked, damaged, or broken)

Front 15

Cab Check: Emergency Equipment

Back 15

- Check for spare electrical fuses
- Check for three red reflective triangles
- Check for a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher (… are clean, nothing is cracked, damaged, or broken)

Front 16

Cab Check: Check optional emergency equipment

Back 16

- Tire changing equipment
- List of emergency phone numbers
- Accident reporting kit

Front 17

Cab Check: Steering wheels

Back 17

- Check for looseness, sticking or damage no more then 10% play, about 2” on a 20” wheel.

Front 18

Cab Check: Wipers/Washers

Back 18

- Check that wiper arms and blades are secure, not damaged, and operated smoothly

Front 19

Cab Check: Lighting Indicators

Back 19

- Test that dash indicators work when corresponding lights are turned on: left & right turn signals, 4-way flashers, high beam headlight

Front 20

Cab Check: Horn

Back 20

- Check that air horn and/or electric horn work

Front 21

Cab Check: Parking brake check

Back 21

- Fasten your seat belt, allow the vehicle to move forward slowly and apply the braking or set the brake and try to move the vehicle. The brake should not allow movement.

Front 22

Cab Check: Seat belt

Back 22

- Check that the seat belt is securely mounted, adjusts and latches properly

Front 23

External Inspection: Lights/Reflectors

Back 23

- Clearance lights (red on rear, amber elsewhere)
- Headlights, taillights, turn signals, 4-way flashers, brake lights, red reflectors (on rear) and amber reflectors elsewhere

Front 24

External Inspection: Steering box/hoses

Back 24

- Check that the steering box is securely mounted and not leaking, look for any missing nuts, bolts, and cotter keys,
- Check for power steering fluid leaks or damage to power steering hoses. (… are clean, nothing is cracked, damaged, or broken)

Front 25

External Inspection: Steering linkage

Back 25

- Check that joints and sockets are not worn out or loose and that there are no missing nuts, bolts or cotter keys.

Front 26

External Inspection: Suspension

Back 26

- Look for shifted, cracked, missing or broken leaf springs (if > ¼ or more)
- Look for broken or distorted coil springs
- Check torsion bars, torque arms, suspensions components (U-bolts, frame rail), check that they are not damaged and are mounted securely.
- Axles secure to frame rail. (… are clean, nothing is cracked, damaged, or broken)

Front 27

External Inspection: Tires

Back 27

- Tread depth of 4/32” on steering axle tires, 2/32” on all other tires
- Check that tread is evenly worn and look for cuts or other damage to tread or sidewalls. Also make sure that valve caps and stems are not missing or broken
- Check for proper inflation by using a tire gauge, or inflation by striking tires with a mallet or other device. (120 psi)
- Duals should not be touching and nothing stuck between them.

Front 28

External Inspection: Hub, Oil Seals/Axle Seals

Back 28

- See that hub oil/grease seals are not leaking and is adequate, caps are properly secured (… are clean, nothing is cracked, damaged, or broken)

Front 29

External Inspection: Fuel tank

Back 29

- Are secure with not leaks from tanks or lines or caps, no rust. (… are clean, nothing is cracked, damaged, or broken) (65 gallons)

Front 30

External Inspection: Battery Box

Back 30

- Connections are tight and cell caps are present and tight
- Cover or door is secure
- Fluid level if visible is adequate (unless maintenance free)
- Vents in caps are free of debris

Front 31

External Inspection: Exhaust

Back 31

- Is free of damage and leaks; no rust or carbon build up, no excessive or abnormal noise when running. (… are clean, nothing is cracked, damaged, or broken)

Front 32

External Inspection: COLA

Back 32

- Cut in: engine in idle, pump brakes and watch needle and listen in governor cuts in 85 psi.
- Cut Out: fast idle, governor must cut out prior to 130 psi
- Leak (static): turn off engine, let system settle, air pressure leak < 2 psi /min
- Applied: “ “ apply brake, air pressure leak < 3 psi/min
- Low air pressure warning device: pump brake until warning signal activates (55-75 psi)
- Rate of air pressure build up: engine at normal rpms, 85-100 psi/45 seconds
- Service test: normal air pressure, then let engine roll forward ≈ 5mph then apply brake pedal
- Parking brake: “ “ pull parking brake.