Weekly Schedule Check list (Maintenance) Flashcards

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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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Weekly Maintenance

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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Weekly Maintenance

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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Weekly Maintenance

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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1⁄4”

1⁄4”

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Water filter

Inspect for proper fluid color, level & leaks.

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Weekly Maintenance

Tires

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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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Weekly Maintenance

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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Weekly Maintenance

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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Weekly Maintenance

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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Weekly Maintenance

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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Weekly Maintenance

Transmission fluid

Cab full tilt position. Perform manual “cold check” of transmission fluid

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Weekly Maintenance

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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Weekly Maintenance

Emergency Power Unit (EPU)

Run EPU, circulate fluid, check operation and check for leaks.

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Weekly Maintenance

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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Weekly Maintenance

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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Weekly Maintenance

Hydraulic oil reservoir

Check fluid level.

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Weekly Maintenance

Axle Hubs (2000 - 2006)

Check fluid level

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Weekly Maintenance

Tiller cab

Inspect door hinges and latches.

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Weekly Maintenance

Onan generator

Run the engine with an electrical load until warm. Check operation and check for leaks.

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Weekly Maintenance

Fifth wheel pivot shafts

Lubricate at each pivot shaft zerk.

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Weekly Schedule Check List

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Windshield wipers
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Water filter Inspect for proper fluid color, level & leaks.
  7. Tires Check pressures by gauge. Check for loose, broken, and/or missing wheel lugs.
  8. Fuel Filter/Water Separator Check for water or debris. Drain as needed.
  9. Air tanks Drain each and every air tank of water and oil contaminants.
  10. 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).
  11. 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.
  12. Power steering (Cab full tilt position). Manually check for proper steering fluid level using dipstick.
  13. Exhaust system (Cab full tilt position). Inspect exhaust system for evidence of leaks, damage; loose/missing
    fasteners, clamps, etc;
  14. Engine water pump (Cab full tilt position). Check water pump for evidence of coolant leakage. Look at condition of coolant hose and connections.
  15. Transmission fluid (Cab full tilt position). Perform manual “cold check” of transmission fluid
  16. 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.
  17. Emergency Power Unit (EPU) Run EPU, circulate fluid, check operation and check for leaks.
  18. Aerial swing drive Check fluid level.
  19. Axle hubs (Front & Tiller) Check fluid level.
  20. 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.
  21. Hydraulic oil reservoir Check fluid level.
  22. Tiller cab Inspect door hinges and latches.
  23. Onan generator Run the engine with an electrical load until warm. Check operation and check for leaks.
  24. Fifth wheel pivot shafts Lubricate at each pivot shaft zerk.
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