Proper Pre-Trip For Newbies

Thnak You...Newbie Greenhorn here !

 

New Guy Here...LMAO !

 

OMG...You just described my neighbor...LMAO

 

PRE trip and POST trip to me is important.....
...always complete them, every day....
....the more I find and repair right away, the less it will cost in in the future....

crusin

 

Thanks to the OP, great share!

 

This list is helpful! I have one from the school I attend and I need to see what this stuff is. I need a visual, no sense in naming off parts if you don't know what to look at or inspect. Help?

 

check ouy youtube (sgt pretrip)

 

For what its worth here's my pre trip, got me through school and helped to pass the third party test. I have copied a lot of others and made one that works for me, sorry if I have stepped on any ones toes. To those that posted theirs and you see something that looks familiar. Feel free to modify it to fit your needs.

[h=1]Approach and state you are:[/h] Looking for fresh leaks
Looking for hazards under and around truck and trailer
Checking front license plate current tags
Checking if truck and trailer lean

Make sure brakes are set
Review previous vehicle inspect, check repairs, sign report, put key in pocket
Raise hood and:
Check left windshield for cracks, damage or obstruction
Check wiper arm and blade for wear and tension
Check treadle valve for mount security and air line leaks and security
Check air intake for damage and clamps tight
Check air compressor and lines for proper mount, no leaks or wear
Check fuel pump and lines for secure mount and no leaks or wear
Check A/C compressor and lines for secure mount and no leaks or wear
Check A/C compressor belt for ¾" play, no cracks or wear
Check fan solenoid for security and leaks and belt for ¾" play, no cracks or wear
Check fan and shroud for security, good blades, and no obstructions
Check radiator and hoses for security and no leaks
Check power steering. res. and lines for security, no leaks or wear, fluid level good
Check steering shaft and u-joints for mount and play
Check frame for damage and cracks
Check str. gearbox and lines for secure mount, no leaks or wear
Check pitman arm secured with castle nuts and cotter pins
Check draglink secured with castle nuts and cotter pins
Check steering arms secured with castle nuts and cotter pins
Check spindle for security and lube
Check tie rod for wear and secured with castle nuts and cotter pins
Check engine for general condition and no leaks of fuel, coolant or oil
Check wiring for connections and no chafed, broken or loose wires
Check springs and mounts and u bolts for security and damage
Check axle for damage
Check shock for damage and leaks
Check air lines and connections for leaks, wear and security
Check brake chamber for secure mount, no damage or leaks
Check slack adjuster for cotter pin, no damaged or missing parts, less than 1" free play with brakes released
Check drum and brake shoe for cracks or damage or worn parts, at least ¼" shoe, no contamination such as grease or oils
Check rim for no damage, cracks or welds
Check lug nuts for presence and no sign of looseness such as rust trails or shiny metal
Check tire for abrasion, bulges, cracks, depth 4/32", and inflation with gauge to 100-105 psi, uneven wear, valve cap and stem, No hub or axle leaks
Go to right side:

Check right windshield for cracks, damage or obstruction
Check wiper arm and blade for wear and tension
Check air intake for damage and clamps tight
Check coolant window and reservoir for security and no leaks
Check waterpump for security and leaks and belt for ¾" play, no cracks or wear
Check fan and shroud for security, good blades, and no obstructions
Check radiator and hoses for security and no leaks
Check exhaust system and clamps for security and no leaks
Check turbo for security and no leaks
Check engine for general condition and no leaks of fuel, coolant or oil
Check wiring for connections and no chafed, broken or loose wires
Check alternator and wiring for security, connections, belt not more then ¾" play, not cracked or worn
Check oil level, in safe range
Check oil filter for security and no leaks
Check fuel lines and filters for proper mount and no leaks or wear
Check frame for damage and cracks
Check steering arms secured with castle nuts and cotter pins
Check spindle for security and lube
Check tie rod for wear and secured with castle nuts and cotter pins
Check springs and mounts and u bolts for security and damage
Check axle for damage
Check shock for damage and leaks
Check air lines and connections for leaks, wear and security
Check brake chamber for secure mount, no damage or leaks
Check slack adjuster for cotter pin, no damaged or missing parts, less than 1" free play with brakes released
Check drum and brake shoe for cracks or damage or worn parts, at least ¼" shoe, no contamination such as grease or oils
Check rim for no damage, cracks or welds
Check lug nuts for presence and no sign of looseness such as rust trails or shiny metal
Check tire for abrasion, bulges, cracks, depth 4/32", and inflation with gauge to 100-105 psi, uneven wear, valve cap and stem
No hub or axle leaks
Make sure tires match

Lower and latch hood securely










Climb in cab:
Check seat belt and mount for security and function
Start truck in neutral and check gauges in this order
OIL PRESSURE, AIR PRESSURE, VOLT METER, FUEL GAUGE, WATER TEMP
Check light switches
Wipers and washer if needed
Climate control (air, heat, fans)
Other misc. switches
Diff lock and 5[SUP]th[/SUP] wheel slide lock
Check high beam light, left and right turn and 4 way
Check passenger window, clean not broken rolls up and down
Check passenger mirror, clean not broken, adjusted
Check driver window, clean not broken rolls up and down
Check driver mirror, clean not broken, adjusted
Check city and air horn, only 1 required
Check steering wheel play, power not more than 2"
Check clutch pedal more than 2" free play, return spring good
Check brake pedal, return spring good
Check accelerator pedal, return spring good
Check fire extinguisher, pressure green, secured, proper type
Check for minimum 3 triangles or flares, not damaged
Check fuses or circuit breakers

Tell tester going to do park brake check

Do park brake check:
Truck in low gear, release trailer brake, slip clutch, set trailer brake

Tell tester going to do air brake check

Do air brake check:
Pressure must be full, set wheel chocks if needed
Release trailer and emergency brakes
Shut down, turn key back on
Apply 90 psi steady, watch for no more than 4 psi bleed down in 1 minute after initial drop
Fan brakes, buzzer or light about 60 psi
Fan brakes, buttons pop 20-45 psi
Turn key off, remove and place back in pocket

Start walk around inspection:
First do complete light check (high, low, turns, and 4 ways) and inspect lights and reflectors for correct colors
Check driver door seal, hinges and latches
Check mirror and mount for security
Check front left splash guard
Check steps secure no hazards
Check fuel tank no leaks, secure, cap ok, cross over ok
Check battery box and batteries, terminals and connections tight, caps present
Check rear of tractor-exhaust secure no leaks, glad hands and trailer light connection not damaged, cat walk secure no hazards, crossmembers and frame not damaged, pogostick or hangers secure not damaged
Check front of trailer
Check air tanks secure no leaks or cracks
Check driveshaft and u joints, not damaged or worn

Check differential no leaks

Check springs and mounts and u bolts for security and damage
Check axle for damage
Check air lines and connections for leaks, wear and security
Check brake chamber for secure mount, no damage or leaks
Check slack adjuster for cotter pin, no damaged or missing parts, less than 1" free play with brakes released
Check drum and brake shoe for cracks or damage or worn parts, at least ¼" shoe, no contamination such as grease or oils
Check rims for no damage, cracks or welds
Check lug nuts for presence and no sign of looseness such as rust trails or shiny metal
Check tire for abrasion, bulges, cracks, depth 2/32", and inflation with gauge to 100-105 psi, uneven wear, valve cap and stem
Check budd rims no spacers, anything between tires, tires match
No hub or axle leaks















Check 5[SUP]th[/SUP] wheel
No gap between plate and apron
Release arm engaged and secure
Plate secure to frame no missing bolts
Greased
Check king pin not damaged, jaws around shank
Check air suspension float and stem-not leaking (mention-hard to see)
Check air lines not leaking cracked or worn
Check airbags not leaking cracked or worn
Check mud flaps secure
Check rear suspension secure not broken or missing parts
Check landing gear secure to frame handle secure, feet up
Check trailer frame/cross members secure not damaged, lines secure no leaks or wear
Spare tire rack option secure
Identify sliding tandem, release arm secure, lock pin in place
Check doors and latches secure no damage
Check ICC bumper secure not excessively bent
Check rear wiring not worn or broken
Check license plate secure readable, stickers current
Do same on left side trailer

Check fender mirrors secure clean not broken

 

Very indepth...I'll use this for a study guide. Thanks!