Engine Compartment (Tilt Cab Daily)

Question 1

Check crankcase oil level.

Answer 1

Correct level– no coolant or fuel contamination. Will look milky in color if contaminated with coolant. Will smell of fuel if fuel system is leaking.

Question 2

Check coolant level or check coolant eye.

Answer 2

Correct level– no oil or fuel contamination.

Old trucks- Fill 2 inches of top of radiator tank.

New Trucks (DD13 engines) Just to the top of the sight glass.

IF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST, CALL Fire Maintenance ASAP

Question 3

Check Transmission level. Check hot at operating temp, with apparatus running.

Answer 3

Correct level– no coolant contamination, condensation, or rust on dipstick, reddish milky color.

Fluid should be clean reddish/brown in color.

If CONTAMINATION is found, or if transmission is LOW, call fire Maintenance.

DO NOT ADD FLUID.

Question 4

Check radiator hoses and clamps.

Answer 4

Leakage,

broken clamps.

Cuts rubbing.

Question 5

Check all belts.

Answer 5

Cracking,
Missing,
Fraying edges or loose.

Tracking correctly or excessive noise, call Fire Maintenance if these conditions are found.

Question 6

Check power steering fluid level.

Answer 6

Correct level

Leaks

Red in Color

Question 7

Check power steering hose.

Answer 7

Leaks

or

Rubbing

Question 8

Check power steering eye.

Answer 8

Eye should be red in color.

Question 9

Check engine for.

Answer 9

Coolant

Oil

Fuel Leak