Section 12 - Daily Operator’s Checks and Services
Foretravel Owners Manual
Page 12-1
Rev. 06-02
DAILY OPERATOR'S CHECKS AND
SERVICES
I
NTRODUCTION
The chassis of the unit reflects the highest state of engineering technology
and is designed for many years of satisfactory performance if the owner per-
forms routine servicing on a regular basis and operates the vehicle in a safe
manner.
This section details the inspection points that the owner should perform
each day the unit is used.
This section should be used as a supplement to your Engine Operation and
Maintenance Manual.
We urge you to read and understand the in-depth in-
structions found in your Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual.
N
ORMAL
O
PERATION
C
HECKS
Before starting the engine, the following steps must be done. Failure to
comply with the daily operator checks and services may result in premature
failure of chassis components.
NOTE:
Items
1
through
7
are accessible through the rear engine access.
1. Remove the engine oil dipstick (Figure 1) and add oil if needed.
If the oil level is low, see Appendix A for quantity and type of lubrication
needed.
NOTE:
If there is sufficient oil quantity indicated on the oil dipstick, but
a more accurate reading is desired, operate the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, stop the engine, wait 5 minutes and then recheck the oil
level.
CAUTION - Do not start and operate the vehicle engine if it
has a low oil quantity reading on the dipstick.
2. Visually check the radiator coolant level by viewing the sight eye located
near the radiator fill neck - coolant should be visible. Also check the ra-
diator coolant recovery tank to be sure coolant is at the proper level. Fill as
required through the cap on the recovery tank.
REFER TO ENGINE MANUFACTURER,S OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR PROPER COOLANT
3. Check the fan and accessory drive belts for cracks, frays and tightness. The
A/C compressor belt should deflect 1/2 inch (12mm) when pushed with the
hand firmly.
Figure 1. Engine Oil Dipstick
