Operator`s manual

OPERATION
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Approaching the Vehicle
앫 Check under the vehicle for oil, fuel, coolant leaks or other signs
of damage.
앫 Check body surfaces for signs of breaks or damage.
Preparation
앫 Open drain cocks on air tanks to let the tanks drain.
앫 Chock wheels on vehicle and, if hooked up, trailer.
앫 Close air tank drain cocks.
앫 Start the engine and let the air pressure build up to normal. Stop
engine.
앫 Switch on parking lights and hazard lights.
앫 Apply parking brakes.
앫 Pull the hood release lever, release the hood latches, raise hood.
Step 1: Left Side of the Cab
Left Front Wheel
앫 Check condition of wheel rim. Especially look for cracks, missing
lockrings, bent or broken studs, clamps or lugs.
앫 Check condition of tire: properly inflated, no serious cuts, bulges,
tread wear or any signs of misalignment; valve stem not touching
wheel, rim or brake drum; valve cap in place.
앫 Check wheel bearing and hub: no obvious leaking on outside or
inside wheel. Verify correct oil level in hub.
Left Front Suspension
앫 Check condition of spring, spring hangers, shackles, U-bolts: no
cracks, breaks or shifting.
앫 Check shock absorber condition.
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