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What to look for with metal and plastic

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Not bent broken or cracked

Securely mounted

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Anything that has fluid,

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No visible leaks

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Anything with air…

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No audible leaks

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When approaching the vehicles, examine the three L’s

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Lights
Leans
Leaks

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When inspecting the lights, check for

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Condition: not bent, not broken, securely mounted

They are also clean
They are the proper color

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Under the hood, start from

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The passenger side, end on the drivers side

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When checking the coolant overflow reservoir

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Condition: not bent, broken, not cracked and is securely mounted

Check there are no leaks

The overflow should be at about half

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When checking the alternator

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Not bent not broken not cracked, securely mounted

It is belt driven

Test the belt for 3/4 inch of play

The belt has no abrasions, bulges or cuts and it’s securely mounted

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Large hose from the bottom of the radiator leads to

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The water pump

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When inspecting the water pump, make sure

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Not bent, broken , cracked, securely mounted

No visible leaks

Water pump is belt driven(maybe)

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Checking a general hose

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No abrasions, no cuts, bulges

No visible leaks

Securely mounted

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Describe procedure for checking oil

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I’d pull it out , wipe it off, insert it back in, pull out to check it the oil is at an operating level

At or below full, but above add

Engine must be cooled for accurate reading

The lid is not bent broken cracked and is securely mounted

Not leaks running down the hose which is also not bent broken cracked and securely mounted

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Checking the power steering reservoir

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Not bent broken cracked and is securely mounted

No visible leaks

Is it at the operating range

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Inspecting the power steering hose

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No abrasions no bulges or cuts

No visible leaks

Securely mounted

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When checking the air compressor

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Not bent broken cracked , is securely mounted

I hear no audible leaks

It is gear driven

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Steering shaft condition

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Not bent broken cracked
Is securely mounted into the

Turn for 10degrees of play

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Steering box condition

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Not bent broken cracked and is securely mounted

No visible leaks

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From the steering box extends the pitmen arm, condition?

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Not bent broken cracked and is securely mounted by the castle nuts and cotter keys

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Drag link condition

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Not bent broken cracked and is securely mounted by the castle nuts and cotter keys

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Inspecting the brake line

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No abrasions bulges or cuts, no audible leaks

Securely mounted

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A lean in the truck might indicate

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Damage to the suspension

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Upper steering arm

Lower steering arm

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Not bent broken or cracked

Securely mounted

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Steering items include

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Steering shaft
Steering box
Drag link
Upper and lower steering arms

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Front Spring mounts

Back spring mounts

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Not bent broken or cracked and is securely mounted

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Front springs
All present Not bent broken cracked and is securely mounted No scissoring , they are aligned
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U bolts
Not bent broken cracked and securely mounted
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Shock absorbers and coil springs
Not broken cracked securely mounted | No visible leaks
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Suspension items include
``` Front and back spring mounts for rear lead springs Coil and leaf Springs U bolts Shock absorbers Tie rod ```
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Brake chamber
Not bent broken cracked securely mounted No audible leaks
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Slack adjuster and rod
Not bent broken cracked and securely mounted Pull out on slack adjuster to make sure there's no more than one inch play
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brake pads
Not bent broken cracked and securely mounted Not worn dangerously thin Free of grease and oil
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Brake rotors
Not bent broken cracked and securely mounted No signs of heat indicated by bluish color
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Inner wheel
Not bent broken cracked securely mounted
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Inner sidewall | Outer sidewall
No abrasions bulges cuts No audible leaks
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Tire tread
Evenly worn , not wearing to one side Check depth for 4 /32 inch No abrasions bulges or cuts No audible leaks Not regrooved, recapped, or retreaded
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Rims
Not bent broken cracked and is securely mounted No illegal welds
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Valve stem
Not bent broken cracked , securely mounted Check pressure with gauge
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Lug nuts
Not bent broken cracked and is securely mounted All present
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How do u know lug nuts are secure
No rust trails No shindig threads No damage around the holes
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Hub seals
Not bent broken cracked Securely mounted No visible leaks
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Braking system components and wheels
``` Brake line Brake chamber Slack adjuster and rod Brake shoes Brake drum Inner and outer rims Inner and outer tire sidewalls Tread Hub seals Lug nuts Valve stem ```
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Driver side items
Mirror bracket Door handle Inner door handle Door hinges (bent broken cracked securely mounted) Pins in hinges (lift on door) Door seal (no abrasions bulges or cuts) Steps (clear of debris, not damaged securely mounted)
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Checking gas tank
Not bent broken cracked securely mounted Tight Rubber seal no abrasions bulges and cuts
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Examining the frame
Not bent broken cracked No illegal welds Everything secured to it
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The driveshaft
Not bent broken cracked and securely mounted to the frame Nothing near it to catch onto Free of debris No illegal welds
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Exhaust
Not bent broken cracked and is securely mounted to frame No visible leaks other than the end of the tail pipe No illegal welds
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When checking the dual rear wheels
``` Talk about treading on both wheels Evenly worn Minimum of 2/32 depth No abrasions bulges or cuts and is securely no tires not rubbing on each other free of debris Check inner and outer wheels and sidewalls Lug nuts Valve stem Same tires Hub seals ```
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Checking the mudflap
Not bent broken cracked and securely mounted Not dragging on floor Not rubbing on tires
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What are we checking for underneath the vehicle
Frame Driveshaft Exhaust system
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In cab inspection 5 safety items
Seatbelt (not torn cut, frayed, it latches, securely mounted, unleashes) Spare fuses Fire extinguisher (fully charged in the green, securely mounted, correct type) 3 red reflective triangles (not bent broken or cracked, safely stowed in the container which is securely mounted) Honk the horn
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In cab, talking about mirrors and windshield
Not bent broken or cracked, they are securely mounted They are clean and have no illegal stickers
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In cab turning key to ON
ABS and other warning lights should come on and go off Turn on defrost and put hand to check Turn on washers and run fluid Wipers are not bent broken cracked and securely mounted Check turn signals and lights to verify their lights on dash work
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Doing a safe start
Parking brake is set Start vehicle Listen for abnormal sounds, knocking , high pitched noises etc check gauges Oil pressure rising to an operating range Temperatures rising to operating range Volt meter is between 12 and 14 volts Do a parking brake check
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Additional bus interior inspection
Seats are securely fastened to the floor Aisles and stairwell clear Handhold railing is not bent broken cracked and is securely mounted Emergency exit signs are clearly visible Test emergency exits and inspect for damage
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Checking the battery
Cables are not corroded Electrical cables are not close to any running parts They are protected in hose with no abrasions cuts or bulges and are securely mounted Check wiring for years cuts and illegal replacements
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Fuse box under hood
This would have my extra fuses in it, I would check to see that they are in there and that the box itself is not bent broken cracked and securely mounted
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Air filter
Cover itself is not bent broken cracked and securely mounted I would take it off to check the filter to ensure the engine can breathe properly
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Checking the transmission fluid
Engine needs to be running for accurate reading Same procedure for checking oil
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Checking fans blades
All present , not bent broken cracked and securely mounted Free from obstructions and debris
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Checking coolant level
Engine needs to be cool first But I would take it off and check to see if the coolant is at the proper level The cap is not bent broken cracked and is tightened securely No visible leaks
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Checking the brake fluid
Reservoir is not bent broken cracked and is securely mounted, The cap is tight, no visible leaks Brake lines are securely clamped and there are no bulges cuts or abrasions No visible leaks
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Suspension tie rod
Not bent broken cracked and is securely mounted No illegal welds
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Leaf springs in the back
All present Not broken bent cracked No scissoring No excessive wear
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Rear axle
Examine transfer case for cracks dents, broken, all bolts tightened and present No leaks

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