Weekly Schedule Check list (Maintenance) Flashcards
Weekly Maintenance
Engine
Run engine for ___ minutes at high idle (1000 rpm) with air conditioning at maximum cool and all electrical accessories activated. Monitor dash gauges during test for any abnormal readings. After test inspect for any fluid leakage under and around engine.
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Parking brakes
Set parking brake.
Start engine
Depress and hold brake pedal.
Place transmission in D (Drive).
Remove foot pressure from brake pedal and
observe if brakes hold apparatus.
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Windshield wipers
Check blades for wear. Inspect hose for cracks and leaks. Wipers shall not be operated on a dry windshield or with defective blades.
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Aux front wheel lock
Engine off. Wheels chocked. Set parking brake (pull out yellow knob). Set aux front wheel lock (push in black knob). Have assistant observe that the front axle brake push rods have actuated. Listen for any leaks. Release parking brake. Aux. brake control knob should “pop” out.
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Brakes Check
brake lining thickness: Pads at or less than ___” and/or pins at or less than ___” call in and schedule brake job. Inspect rotors for any cracks extending to the edge of the rotor. Look for any excess oil or grease on brake rotors/lining and calipers.
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Water filter
Inspect for proper fluid color, level & leaks.
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Tires
check pressure by gauge. Check for loose, broken, and/or missing lugs. See tire chart for tire pressures
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Fuel Filter/Water Separator
Check for water or debris. Drain as needed.
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Air conditioning unit
Cab full tilt position. Check belts for wear and proper tension. Check for any leaks in A/C system (these will show up as an oily residue around the leak).
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Batteries
Cab full tilt position. Check that all battery connections are clean and tight. Observe battery “self-check eye” for green color. If not green, note and report.
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Power steering
Cab full tilt position. Manually check for proper steering fluid level using dipstick.
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Exhaust system
Cab full tilt position. Inspect exhaust system for evidence of leaks, damage; loose/missing fasteners, clamps, etc;
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Engine water pump
Cab full tilt position. Check water pump for evidence of coolant leakage. Look at condition of coolant hose and connections.
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Transmission fluid
Cab full tilt position. Perform manual “cold check” of transmission fluid
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Air tank(s)
Drain each and every air tank of water and oil contaminants. Inspect for any abnormal amounts of oil drained from air tanks.
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Springs, suspension and frame
Cab full tilt position. Inspect springs for broken or missing leafs, clamps U-bolts, shackles, etc. Inspect shocks for proper mounting and condition. Inspect frame rails and frame members for breaks, cracks, bad welds, loose rivets and bent sections.
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Emergency Power Unit (EPU)
Run EPU, circulate fluid, check operation and check for leaks.
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Aerial swing drive
Check fluid level. Pipe plug is located near the top of the swing drive. Remove check/fill cap. Oil should be clearly visible above top face of the gear, but not higher than bottom of check/fill plug opening. Refill as needed. Check with apparatus level and hydraulic system shut down.
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Aerial ladder
Operate and test aerial and outrigger jacks. Inspect drive pinion bearing gear teeth for wear, alignment and lubrication. Inspect aerial control console and communication system. Inspect collector rings under turntable for corrosion and brushes for wear. Inspect hoses, lines, etc. under turntable.
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Hydraulic oil reservoir
Check fluid level.
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Axle Hubs (2000 - 2006)
Check fluid level
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Tiller cab
Inspect door hinges and latches.
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Onan generator
Run the engine with an electrical load until warm. Check operation and check for leaks.
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Fifth wheel pivot shafts
Lubricate at each pivot shaft zerk.
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Weekly Schedule Check List
- Engine - Run engine for 10 minutes at high idle (1000
rpm) with air conditioning at maximum cool and all electrical accessories activated. Monitor dash gauges during test for any abnormal readings. After test inspect for any fluid leakage under and around engine. - Parking brakes Set parking brake. Start engine Depress and hold brake pedal. Place transmission in D (Drive). Remove foot pressure from brake pedal and
observe if brakes hold apparatus. - Windshield wipers
- Aux front wheel lock Engine off. Wheels chocked. Set parking brake (pull out yellow knob). Set aux front wheel lock (push in black knob). Have assistant observe that the front axle brake push rods have actuated. Listen for any leaks. Release parking brake. Aux. brake control knob should “pop” out.
- Brakes Check disc brake lining thickness: at 1/4” note
and report. Less than 1/4” call in and schedule brake job. Inspect rotors for any cracks extending to the edge of the rotor. Look for any excess oil or grease on brake rotors/lining and calipers. - Water filter Inspect for proper fluid color, level & leaks.
- Tires Check pressures by gauge. Check for loose, broken, and/or missing wheel lugs.
- Fuel Filter/Water Separator Check for water or debris. Drain as needed.
- Air tanks Drain each and every air tank of water and oil contaminants.
- Air conditioning unit (Cab full tilt position). Check belts for wear and proper tension. Check for any leaks in A/C
system (these will show up as an oily residue around the leak). - Batteries (Cab full tilt position). Check that all battery
connections are clean and tight. Observe battery “self-check eye” for green color. If not green, note and report. - Power steering (Cab full tilt position). Manually check for proper steering fluid level using dipstick.
- Exhaust system (Cab full tilt position). Inspect exhaust system for evidence of leaks, damage; loose/missing
fasteners, clamps, etc; - Engine water pump (Cab full tilt position). Check water pump for evidence of coolant leakage. Look at condition of coolant hose and connections.
- Transmission fluid (Cab full tilt position). Perform manual “cold check” of transmission fluid
- Springs, suspension and frame (Cab full tilt position). Inspect springs for broken or missing leafs, clamps U-bolts, shackles, etc. Inspect shocks for proper mounting and condition. Inspect frame rails and frame members
for breaks, cracks, bad welds, loose rivets and bent sections. - Emergency Power Unit (EPU) Run EPU, circulate fluid, check operation and check for leaks.
- Aerial swing drive Check fluid level.
- Axle hubs (Front & Tiller) Check fluid level.
- Aerial ladder Operate and test aerial and outrigger jacks. Inspect drive pinion bearing gear teeth for wear,
alignment and lubrication. Inspect aerial control console and communication system. Inspect collector rings under turntable for corrosion and brushes for wear. Inspect hoses, lines, etc. under turntable. - Hydraulic oil reservoir Check fluid level.
- Tiller cab Inspect door hinges and latches.
- Onan generator Run the engine with an electrical load until warm. Check operation and check for leaks.
- Fifth wheel pivot shafts Lubricate at each pivot shaft zerk.
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