Daily Truck Check Sheets Flashcards
What are the things to do/check during the pre-trip walk around inspection?
- general condition of cab and body
- Check cab and compartment door latches and hinges
- look under apparatus
- Check all tires and rims
- Check mirrors
What do you look for when you’re checking the general condition of cab and body?
Damage/dents to body, paint, mirrors, lens, etc.
What do you look for when checking cab and compartment door latches and hinges?
Operating properly Loose screws Mounting bolts (Lube with lithium grease for door latches) Spray silicone for hinges
What do you check for when you look under the apparatus?
Fresh oil
Coolant
Grease
Fuel leaks
What do you look for when checking all tires and rims?
Cuts Low air pressure Cracked rim Loose lug nuts Tread depth (wear bar)
What do you look for when checking mirrors?
Mounts
Cracks
What things do you check in the engine compartment?
Oil level Coolant level Transmission fluid level Radiator hoses and clamps Belts Power steering fluid level Power steering hose Power steering eye Leaks
What do you look for when checking the crankcase oil level?
Correct level
No coolant or fuel contamination
What do you look for when checking the coolant level?
Correct level
No fuel or oil contamination
What do you look for when checking the transmission level?
Correct level
No coolant contamination
No condensation or rust on the dipstick
Clean fluid reddish/brown color
What should you look for when checking radiator hoses and clamps?
Leakage
Broken clamps
Cuts rubbing
What should you look for when checking belts?
Cracks
Missing
Loose
What should you look for when checking power steering fluid level
Correct level
Leaks
Red in color
What should you look for when checking steering hose?
Leakage
Rubbing
What should you look for when checking power steering eye?
Red in color
What should you check for in the battery compartment?
Cables
Overall condition
Bad odors
Battery hold downs
What should you look for when checking battery cables?
Tight with no breaks
What should you look for when checking overall battery condition?
Leaks, etc.
What should you look for when checking for bad odors in battery compartment?
Smell of eggs
What should you look for when checking battery hold downs
Tight
Missing bolts or rods
What should you check inside the cab?
All gauges Oil pressure Voltmeter Mirrors Emergency lights, horns and sirens Coolant temp Fuel level gauge Warning lights and buzzers (oil,coolant,charging circuit) Air pressure gauge (primary and secondary) Step air system gauge Seat belts
What should you look for inside the cab when checking all gauges?
Working
Operating correctly
What should you look for inside the cab when checking oil pressure
At idle or cold 15-80psi
High idle or hot 5-60psi
What should you look for inside the cab when checking voltmeter
13.5-14.8
How should you check all emergency lights, sirens and horns?
Operate all systems
What should you look for inside the cab when checking coolant temp?
180-220 degrees
What should you look for inside the cab when checking fuel level gauge?
Operating properly
Level should be above 1/2 tank
What should you look for inside the cab when checking warning lights and buzzers?
Operating
Check by pushing prove-out button
What should you look for inside the cab when checking air pressure gauge(primary and secondary)?
Operating 120-133psi when compressor unloads
What should you look for inside the cab when checking step air system gauge?
Filled approx 80-110 psi
What should you look for inside the cab when checking seatbelts?
Corrosion in seat belt assembly Wear Fraying or weak spots Retractor Latch and buckle for proper operation
What should you look for when checking SCBA cylinders?
Visually inspect
Check stamp on the bottles
What should you look for when you visually inspect the SCBA cylinder?
Dents
Gouges
Discoloration due to high heat
Change out bottles under 4000psi
What do you look for when checking the stamp on the SCBA bottle?
Hydrostatic test date does not exceed 5 years
45 min bottle
