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19 Cards in this Set
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Engine Compartment (Engine Off) Master List
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Leaks/Hoses
Oil Level Coolant Level Power Steering Fluid Belts Safe Start |
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EC - Leaks/Hoses
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Look for puddles
Look for dripping fluids on underside of engine and transmission Inspect hoses for condition and leaks |
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EC - Oil Level
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Identify Dipstick
Check oil level (above refill mark) |
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EC - Coolant Level
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Inspect reservoir sight glass.
Remove radiator cap for visual inspection. |
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EC - Power Steering Fluid
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Locate dipstick.
Check for adequate levels |
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EC - Belts
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No more than 3/4 inch play at center of belts, no cracks or frays:
Power steering belt. Water pump belt. Alternator belt. Air compressor belt. NOTE: if not belt driven = tell which are not and make sure they are operating properly with no damage, leaking, and securely mounted. |
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EC - Safe Start
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Gearshift should be in park.
Start engine |
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Cab Check (Engine Start)
Master List |
Oil Pressure Gauge.
Temperature Gauge. Air Gauge. Ammeter/Voltmeter Mirrors and Windshild Emergency Equipment Steering Play Wipers/Washers Lights/Reflectors/Reflector Tape Condition Horn Heater/Defroster Parking Bake Check Hydraulic Brake Check Service Brake Check Safety Belt |
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CC - Emergency Equipment
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Check for spare electrical fuses.
Check for three red reflective triangles. Check for a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher. (If not equipped with electrical fuses, must mention to the examiner.) |
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CC - Lights/Reflectors/Reflector Tape Condition
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Dash board lights: turn signals, four-way flashers, high beam, anti-lock brake
External lights: clearance lights headlights taillights backing lights turn signals four-way flashers brake lights red reflectors reflector tape condition |
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CC - Hydraulic Brake Check
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Pump break three times and hold for five seconds. Brake pedal should not move.
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CC - Service Brake Check
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Pull forward at 5 mph, apply the service break to see if the vehicle pulls to either side.
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External Inspection
Master List |
Steering
Suspension Brakes Wheels Side of Vehicle Rear of Vehicle |
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External Inspection
Steering |
Steering Box/Hoses
Steering Linkage |
SB - securely mounted and not leaking. Look for any missing nuts, bolts, and cotter keys
SL - connecting links, arms and rods from steering box to the wheel are not worn or cracked. Check joints and sockets are not worn or loose and no missing nuts, bolts, or cotter keys. |
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External Inspection
Suspension |
Springs/Air/Torque
Mounts Shock Absorbers |
SAT - look for missing, shifted, cracked, or broken leaf springs.
Look for broken or distorted coil springs. Check torsion bars, torque arms, or other suspension components. Air ride should be checked for damage or leaks Mounts - ID cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or damaged bushings, and broken loose, or missing bolts, u-bolts, or other axle mounting parts. (check at each point where they are secured to the vehicle frame and axle) SA - secure and no leaks (do this for every axle) |
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External Inspection
Brakes |
Slack Adjustors and Pushrods
Brake Chambers Brake Hoses/Lines Drum Brake Brake Linings |
SAP - Broken, loose, or missing parts.
BC - not leaking, cracked, or dented, and are mounted securely. BH/L - cracked, worn, or leaking hoses, lines and couplings DB - cracks, dents, or holes, and loose or missing bolts. Contaminates like debris or oil/grease. Brake linings should not be worn dangerously thin. BL - Check visible amount showing. |
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External Inspection
Wheels |
Rims
Tires Hub Oil Seals/Axle Seals Lug Nuts Spacers or Budd Spacing |
Rims - damaged or bent (no welding repairs)
Tires - Tread depth: 4/32 on steering, 2/32 on others Tire condition: tread is evenly worn, no cuts or damage on sidewalls. Valve caps and stems are not missing, broken or damaged. Tire Inflation: proper inflation using a tire gauge or strike with mallet. HOS/AS - not leaking LN - present, free of cracks and distortions, ans show no signs of looseness such as rust trails or shiny threads. bolt holes not cracked or distored. S/BS - if equipped, not bent damages or rusted through. Evenly centered with dual wheels and tires evenly separated. |
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External Inspection
Side of Vehicle |
Door(s) Mirror(s)
Fuel Tank Battery/Box Drive Shaft Exhaust System Frame |
D/M - not damaged and open and close properly from outside.
Hinges should be secure with seals intact FT- secure, caps are tight, no leaks from tank or lines B/B - secure, connections are tight, and cell caps are present. No signs of excessive corrosion. must be secure DS - not bent or cracked. Couplings should be secure and free of foreign objects. ES - damage and signs of leaks such as rust or carbon soot. Connected tightly and mounted securely Frame - cracks, broken welds, holes or other damage to the longitudinal frame members, cross members, box, and floor. |
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External Inspection
Rear of Vehicle |
Splash Guards
Doors/Ties/Lifts |
SG - not damaged and mounted securely
D/T/L - nope |
