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38 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
Cab lights |
All working and present |
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Headlights |
Clean. Low and high beams working. |
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Turn signals |
Clean and working. Amber to the front and red to the rear. |
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Under vehicle |
No leaks, no leans. |
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Radiator and overflow |
No cracks, no leaks, check coolant daily when engine is cold. |
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Belts |
Fan, alternator, water pump and power steering. No cuts, no cracks or frays. No more than 3/4 of an inch of play. *Demonstrate* |
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Hoses |
No cuts, no kinks and no leaks. |
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Alternator |
All bolts and nuts present and tight. Wires are securely fastened and working properly. |
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Wiring |
No cuts, no frays or broken wires and they are in proper loom. |
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Water pump |
All bolts and nuts present and tight. No leaks and it is belt driven. |
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Air compressor |
All bolts and nuts are present and tight. No leaks and it is gear driven. |
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Oil dipstick and filler tube |
Check here daily and add here if necessary. |
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Power steering reservoir |
No leaks, check daily and add if necessary. Hoses have no cuts, no kinks or leaks and clamps are tight. |
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Frame |
No bends, no cracks or broken welds. |
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Shock absorber |
All bolts and nuts are present and tight. No leaks and have good rubber. |
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Steering gear box and pump |
All bolts and nuts present and tight. No leaks. Hoses have no cuts, kinks or leaks and clamps are tight. |
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Pitman arm, drag link, idler arm and tie rod |
All bolts, nuts and cotter pins are present and tight and is properly lubed. |
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Spring hangers and mounts |
All bolts and nuts are present and tight. No cracks or broken welds. |
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Leaf springs |
No more than 25% missing or broken. |
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U-bolts |
All bolts and nuts are present and tight. It helps keep the axle in alignment. |
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Brake hose |
No cuts, no kinks or leaks. |
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Brake chamber |
No leaks, no dents. All bolts, nuts and strap are present and tight. |
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Slack adjuster |
Push rod is straight and not bent. Properly lubed and no more than 1 inch of play when the brakes are applied and it is 90 degrees angle. |
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Brake drum |
No contamination and no cracks. |
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Brake pads |
No contamination and no less than 1/4 inch of life left. |
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Wheel |
Inside and outside has no cracks, no dents or welds. |
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Lug nuts |
All present and tight. Rust or white powder will indicate looseness. |
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Hub Oiler |
No leaks. All bolts and nuts are present and tight. Will check here and add if necessary. |
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Valve stem |
Not touching or leaking. Will check with tire gauge and inflate to manufacturer’s specifications and replace dust cap. |
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Tire |
Inside and outside have no cuts, no cracks, no bulges or leaks. Thread depth must be no less than 4/32 of an inch and must be new and evenly worn. |
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Air lines and glad hands |
No cuts, no kinks or leak. Glad hands have good rubber and no leaks. Secured to tractor and trailer. |
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Electrical cord |
Secured to tractor and trailer with no cuts, cracks and frays. |
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Apron |
No broken welds or cracks. |
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Kingpin |
Straight and not bent. Jaws locked around the shank. |
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Skid plate |
Properly lubed, no daylight between apron and skid plate. |
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Locking arm |
It is locked in placed. |
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Slider |
Properly lubed. No missing or broken teeth while on locked position. |
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Platform and frame |
All bolts and nuts are present and tight. No cracks, no broken welds and frame has no cracks or broken welds. |
