Pre-Trip Inspection: ENGINE: Flashcards
1
Q
Lights/Reflectors:
A
- Left/Right Turn Signal, 4-way’s, Clearance, Identification lights are all amber.
- Headlight’s,
- Hi-Beams/Low-Beams,
- Left/Right Turn Signal,
- 4-way’s are all working properly.
2
Q
Leaning:
A
-Truck isn’t leaning? (If so, indicates low tire inflation, or suspension issue).
3
Q
Leaks:
A
-No fluids on ground,
Oil, Coolant, Power Steering, Fuel
4
Q
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: (open hood, passenger side)
Alternator:
A
- Not CDB.
- Bolt’s not Missing/Loose.
- Wire’s properly connected/No bare wire’s.
- Belt Driven,
- Belt not Frayed has no ABC.
- No more than 3/4” of play.
5
Q
Windshield Reservoir:
A
- Not CDL
- has washer fluid, filled to proper level.
- Securely mounted.
- Cap is on.
6
Q
ENGINE COMPARTMENT DRIVER’S SIDE
Radiator Overflow Reservoir:
A
- Not CDL.
- Coolant fluid filled to proper level.
- Securely mounted.
- Cap is on.
7
Q
All Hoses:
A
- Have Clamps.
- No ABC
- Not Leaking
8
Q
Wiring Harness:
A
- No ABC.
- Not Frayed.
- No bare wire.
- No illegal tape.
9
Q
Water Pump:
A
- Not CDL
- Bolt’s not Missing/Loose
- Belt Driven,
- Belt not Frayed, has no ABC.
10
Q
Power Steering Reservoir:
A
- Not CDL.
- Fluid filled to proper level.
- Securely mounted.
11
Q
Power Steering Pump:
A
- Not CDL.
- Bolt’s not Missing/Loose.
- Gear driven.
12
Q
Air Compressor:
A
- Not CDL.
- Bolt’s not Missing/Loose.
- Gear driven.
- Air lines are not CDL, have no ABC.
13
Q
Oil Level:
A
- Explain Process= “I will check my dipstick, pull it out, wipe it clean, re-insert, pull it out, if below “add line”, I’ll add
- 1 gallon at a time.
14
Q
Steering: (9 part’s) (remember SUGPTTSSD)
A
-Steering Column (no more than 10* of play)
-U-Joint’s (Universal Joints)
-Gear Box = Not CDL, Hoses not Leaking and no ABC.
-Pitman Arm
-Drag Link
-Steering Arm
-Steering Knuckle
-Tie-Rod Arm
-Tie-Rod
= NONE are Bent/Broken
-All joints lubed
-All Castle Nut’s are in place with Cotter Pin’s in and bent.
