Tractor Coupling Flashcards
Red( emergency air line)
in good condition, no cuts, no cracks, not spliced, not worn, properly hanged ( has to be between 6: and 12 “ inches from catwalk), properly attached to glad hand
Blue (service air line)
in good condition, no cuts, no cracks, not spliced, not worn, properly hanged( has to be between 6 and 12 inches from catwalk) properly attached to glad hand
Glad hands
in good condition, no damage, no cracks
Rubber seals
not missing, no cuts, not worn, rubber is soft
Glad hands are clean
no water no oil , no dirt inside glad hands
Oil inside glad hands mean
problems with the air compressor
When air lines are not used
air lines and electrical cord should be connected to the dummy couplers
Electrical cord
properly hanged from 6” to 12” inches from the catwalk, in good condition, no cuts, no cracks, not worn, not rubbing any elements of the tractor, securely plugged in the socket
Electrical plug
is in good condition, no cracks, not missing, rusted or burned connectors, no water inside the plug, 7 holes in the plug
Socket
in good condition, no cracks, not missing, damaged, rused or burned electric pins, 7pins(prongs) in the socket.