Pre trip inspection for bobtail?

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  1. Kimia2005

    Kimia2005 Bobtail Member

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    For bobtail truck do i need a pre trip inspection ?
     
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  3. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    You are supposed to make sure the commercial vehicle is in road worthy condition BEFORE you drive on public roads. So, yes.
     
  4. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Pre trip everything. Lawn tractor included.
     
  5. Kimia2005

    Kimia2005 Bobtail Member

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    What will happen if forgot unlock inter axle button in cascadia ?
     
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  6. austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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    I did that once or twice. Don't remember it hurting anything.
    On second thought it was the PTO switch
     
  7. REO6205

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    How far and how fast did you drive it?
     
  8. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Probably no damage.
     
  9. Kimia2005

    Kimia2005 Bobtail Member

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    60 mile with 55-60 mph
     
  10. Kimia2005

    Kimia2005 Bobtail Member

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    What happened?
     
  11. REO6205

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    You should be okay but keep an ear out for strange noises.
     
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