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Diesel engine exhaust contains products of combustion which may be harmful to your health Always start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated area and, if in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside. |
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A raised body (bed) may fall unexpectedly and without warning resulting in personal injury or death. When it is necessary to work under the truck with the body (bed) raised, install the body (bed) retaining pins through the pin bores in the frame and the retaining brackets on the body. |
Note: The OEM Off-Highway Truck may be equipped with either a truck body or a water tank. The operation of the water tank is very similar to the operation of the truck body.
For maximum service life of the machine, make a thorough walk-around inspection before you mount the machine.
Look around the machine and under the machine. Inspect the condition of all major components. Look for the following discrepancies:
- Loose bolts
- Trash buildup
- Oil, coolant, or fuel leaks
- Broken parts or worn parts
- Cracks in the frame or crack in the truck body
- Crack in the water tank
Note: Rust behind a bolt may indicate that the bolt is loose. Shiny metal areas around a bolt may indicate that the bolt is loose.
Remove any trash and any debris. Report any condition that requires service to the shop. Make sure that any necessary repairs are completed before you operate the machine.
Note: If the machine is equipped with an engine block heater, first connect the one end of the power cable to the engine block heater. Next, connect the other end of the power cable to the power outlet. Before starting the machine or moving the machine, disconnect the end of the power cable from the power outlet. Then, disconnect the other end of the power cable from the engine block heater.
Perform all daily service requirements at the begining of each shift. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the procedures.
Inspection Before Engine Starting
- Inspect the steering cylinders and tie rods for wear and inspect the steering cylinders and tie rods for damage.
- Visually inspect the tires for damage, excessive wear and indications of low tire pressure.
- Check all grease fittings for leaks or damage.
- Inspect hoses, tubes, lines, and hydraulic cylinders.
- Check the oil level in the hoist, torque converter, and brake tank.
- Check the oil level in the transmission tank.
- Drain water and sediment from the fuel tank.
- Drain water from the fuel system water separator.
- Check the suspension cylinders for leaks and for damage. Make sure that the suspension cylinders are not collapsed. Make sure that the suspension cylinder rods are properly extended.
- Inspect the hoist cylinders for leaks or damage.
- Check the coolant level in the radiator.
- Make sure that the ladders and hand rails are secure.
- Check the oil level in the steering tank.
- Check the level of the engine oil.
- Adjust the mirrors and clean the mirrors for proper vision.
- Make sure that the windows are clean.
- Inspect the seat belt for damage and inspect the seat belt for proper operation.
- Test the backup alarm.
- Check the lights for proper operation and inspect the lights for damage.
- Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
Inspection After Engine Starting
- Test the indicators and gauges.
- Test the service brakes and test the secondary brakes.
- Test the primary steering and test the secondary steering.
- Check the engine air filter service indicator (if equipped).