Criteria
securely mounted, clamps are present and tight, no cracks not bent or broken, and no carbon soot indicating a leak
What is exhaust system
Hose, Chamber, push rod, slack adjuster, drum, shoes
What is brake system.
Nuetral clutch crank engine ease off clutch slowly
what is safe start
Steering system
What is: Gear box, pitman arm, drag link, uper & lower control arms, 3 ball socket joints, 3 sets of castle nuts and cotter pins.
10 bc rated Fully charged and i know its fully charged because
what is fire extinguisher
securely mounted, bolts are present and tight, no indication of leaks not cracked or broken it is belt driven.
What is water pump
Securely mounted, bolts present and tight, both bushings not loose worn or missing, not bent or cracked, no signs of leaks
What is Shock absorber
Turn key on point to ___ came on and went off indicating its working properly
What is abs check
Suspension system
What is: front and rear spring hanger both bushings, leaf springs, shock absorber, u bolts with 4 large nuts on bottom.
Total number of lights Function tested. (Outside of vehicle)
what is 21
Securely mounted not broken bent cracked shifted or missing
What is leaf spring
No cracks holes loose or missing bolts no oil leaks, when rubbed with hand
What is brake drum
Not cut torn worn or frayed making proper contact with the windshield.
What is Wiper blades.
underside of tractor
What is: Frame, drive shaft, u joints, torsion bar,
Railroad crossing procedure
What is roll down windows listen look left and right do not shift brake or accelerate while crossing tracks. look behind to make sure trailer has completely crossed tracks.
Secure, locked properly in place, solid and free of damage
what is glad hands
Both securely mounted, caps present no leaks, use tire guage to check air pressure
What is valve stems
3 tests performed to ensure breaks are properly adjusted and are safe to operate.
what is Parking brake test, trailer protection valve check, service break test.
rear tractor axle suspension system.
What is: spring hanger, control arm, u bolts with 4 nuts on bottom, air bag.
Additional criteria for bud rims
What is Proper Spacing, nothing wedged between that would cause a blow out.
Securely mounted, not cracked or broken , all bolts present and tight, no indication of leaks it is gear driven
What is air compressor
when i check for travel i can have no more than __ for ___ and ___ for ___
what is 1" for manual and 1 1/2" for self adjusting.
Series of test done in succession
What is 3 step air brake test.
Connected tightly on both ends, bolts present, bushing tight and not worn, the adjustments is tight, no bolt missing, not bent or broken
what is torsion bar
Coupling system (name all components)
What is: Platform, Pivot pin, locking lever, Apron, King pin, Skid plate, Locking jaws