Flashcards
Pre-trip Inspection (Form A)
Cards in this deck (8)
- 1Front View7. Check front of truck for leaning ● indicating a broken spring or flat tire. Check under truck for leaks ● oil,
transmission or coolant.
8. All lights and reflectors are proper color for the vehicle are not cracked or damaged, and are clean. - 2Engine Compartment (Left Side)9. Check coolant proper operating range. (May be on other side)
10. Alternator is tight and secure ● wire leads are tight and secure, no cracks or frays ● belts no more than 3/4
of an inch of free play ● no cuts or abrasions, and are not frayed.
11. Gear driven water pump ● tight and secure
- 3Engine Compartment (Right Side) No. 112. Oil level ● proper operating range.
13. Power steering ● proper operating range.
14. Gear driven air compressor ● tight and secure ● not leaking. Governor ● tight and secure ● not leaking. No cuts or abrasions and not leaking on all the hoses in the engine compartment.
- 4Underneath Engine Compartment. No.115. Steering column ● straight not bent. U-joints ● tight and secure.
16. Steering box/hoses ● tight and secure ● not leaking.
17. Pitman arm, drag link and tie rod ends ● tight, secure, not cracked or worn ● All castle nuts and cotter pins in place.
- 5Steer Tires18. Inner and outer sidewalls ● no cuts, abrasions, or bulges ● tread no less than 4/32” in any major groove. Inner and outer rim ● not bent, no cracks or fresh welds. Lug nuts ● all tight and secure ● no rust trails indicating looseness. Inner and outer hub seal ● not leaking. Valve stem ● straight not bent centered in the hole ● metal cap in place ● tires appear to be properly inflated but will not know until checked with a tire gauge.
- 6Underneath Engine Compartment No.219. Springs ● none cracked, broken or missing. Shock ● tight and secure ● not leaking
20. U-bolts ● tight and secure.
21. Spring mounts front and rear ● tight and secure, no missing or loose bolts
- 7Underneath the Engine Compartment No.322. Air line at both ends ● tight and secure ● properly hung ● not leaking ● no cuts or abrasions.
23. Brake chamber ● tight and secure ● no dents or cracks ● safety clamp in place, not leaking
24. Slack adjuster ● sits approximately 90 degrees to the brake chamber ● push rod has no more than 1” free play with the brakes released ● pins and cotter keys are in place. No broken or missing parts.
- 8—25. Brake linings ● no less than 1/4” in thickness ● not cracked or damaged.
26. Brake drum ● not cracked or damaged. Check brake drums and linings for grease or oil.