Section 12 - Daily Operator’s Checks and Services
Page 12-2
Foretravel Owners Manual
Rev. 06-02
4. Check all the belt pulleys for chipped or cracked flanges.
5. Check and fill the hydraulic fluid reservoir. (Figure 2)
Figure 3. Transmission Dipstick
6. TRANSMISSION - An accurate check of the transmission fluid level can
only be made after the vehicle has been brought up to operating tempera-
ture. Remove transmission dipstick and check the fluid level with engine
running and transmission in neutral position. (Figure 3)
The fluid level can also be checked from the shifter control. (see page 13-2)
IF FLUID IS REQUIRED REFER TO APPENDIX A FOR TYPE OF
FLUID.
This section should be used as a supplement to your
Allison Transmission
Manual
.
We urge you to read and understand the in-depth instructions
found in your
Allison World Transmission Operator's Manual
.
7. Check the FILTER MINDER
air restriction indicator for the air intake
system on the remote start panel.
The indicator should be checked more
often in extreme weather conditions (snow, ice, dust, cold, wet, etc.).
Refer to page 4-10 for more information.
8. Check the vehicle exterior for:
a. missing parts,
b. leaks (oil, water, fuel or hydraulic fluid),
c. damaged components,
9. Check the tire pressure.
Refer to Appendix F in this manual for tire pressures.
DANGER
Do not operate the vehicle if tire pressure is low.
DANGER
Do not operate the vehicle if a wheel or tire is damaged or has loose or
missing components. To do so may cause an accident resulting in injury or
death.
10. Check the wheels and tires for damaged or missing parts.
WARNING
Fuel is dangerous. Do not smoke or show open flame in the area of the
fuel tank. Avoid fuel vapors.
Figure 2. Hydraulic
Fluid Reservoir
Figure 3. Transmission Dipstick
