Inside Cab With parking brake set, start engine and check daily: Flashcards
All Gauges.
Working/ Operating correctly.
Oil Pressure.
At idle,
Cold 15-80 psi
Hot 5-60 psi
Voltmeter.
13.5
to
14.8
Check mirrors and adjust as needed.
Call Fire Maintenance if broken or missing.
Check all emergency lights, horns and sirens
Operate all systems.
Coolant Temperature.
Old Trucks - 180-220 degrees.
New Trucks- Fan turns on at 220 degrees.
Fuel level gauge.
Operating - tank level should be above 1/2 tank.
Warning lights and buzzers (oil, coolant, charging circuits).
Operating, check by pushing prove-out button.
Air pressure gauge (primary and secondary).
Operating at 120-133 psi when compressor unloads.
Seatbelts
Check seatbelt assembly for:
Corrosion
Wear
Fraying
weak spots.
Check retractor, latch buckle for proper operation.