April 2019
– Issue 4
Page
24
of
48
Section 4 - Startup and Driving (continued)
4A.6 - Check
the driver’s seat
safety belt
：
Check the seat belt buckle of the driver’s seat safety belt operates normally or not and ensure that the safety belt is tightly
locked when buttoned up in the following cases:
the body moves abruptly forward
；
the vehicle brakes abruptly or accelerates suddenly
4A.7 - Check,
adjust and clean the rear-view mirror regularly
4A.8 - Check various emergency apparatus
：
Such as the fire extinguisher, emergency exits
4A.9 - Check
whether the speedometer and dash mileage display function normally or not
4A.10 - Check
the oil pressure of the engine. The oil pressure gauge indicator may be very high after cold starting. With the
engine running and the oil temperature rising along with the normalization of the engine rotation rate, the oil pressure gauge
indicator should be in the range of 3-6Kpa. If the indicator is excessively low, the alarm will engage, stop and check the oil
level.
4A.11 - Discharge
any water in the air tanks (figure 24):
Toggle the drain valve to dispel any grease, dirt and water thoroughly from the air tanks.
If there is too much grease, dirt, or water in the air tanks; check the air dryer cartridge
as it may require replacement. As such, it is recommended that the air tanks be
checked for excess water every two weeks. Pay particular attention to the tank nearest
the engine.
Note: The air drier cartridge MUST be replaced at least once each year.
Figure 24
Pull ring downwards
to dispel any residue
from air tank
4A.12 - Check
whether the foot brake and the hand brake operate normally and if there are any leaks.
4A.13 - Check
the steering box free-play. Steering box free-play allowance should be in the range of ±10º. If the free-play is
larger than these values, please drive to the nearest after-sales service center for adjustment.
4B - Checks before / after every one-week driving
：
4B.1 - Check
the wheels & tyres. Before driving the vehicle, please check the air pressure
(760Kpa
) in the tyres, as well as
for any damage to the tyres. Also, carefully check whether the wheel-nuts are securely fastened or not.
Note: After a new vehicle has been operated for about 50 km, re-check the wheel-nuts according to the specified
torque (600Nm for steel rims and 550Nm for alloy rims). The sequence for fastening the wheel-nuts should conform
to the cross-symmetrical one.
4B.2 - Check
the windscreen washer fluid. Stop the vehicle on a level roadway and by pulling a lever located inside the front
lower panel (figure 25a); release the lower panel at the front of the vehicle (figure 25b) where the fluid container is situated.
The fluid level can be seen through the container (figure 25c)
Figure 25a
Lower front
panel
Figure 25b
Lever for front
lower panel.
(Lift top panel
first to access
lever)
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