Manual Pretrip Inspection
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Manual Pretrip Inspection
Before Starting the Unit
Pretrip inspections are an important part of a preventative
maintenance program designed to minimize operating
problems and breakdowns. Perform this pretrip inspection
before every trip involving refrigerated cargo.
NOTE: Please refer to “Pre-Loading Inspection” on page 36
also before commencing your journey.
NOTE: Pretrip inspections are not intended to take the place
of regular maintenance inspections.
Fuel:
Make sure the diesel fuel supply is adequate to
guarantee engine operation to the next check point. Allow for
maximum fuel consumption of 3.8 Litres (one gallon) per hour
of engine operation.
Engine Oil:
Check the engine oil level. It should be at the
Full mark when the dipstick is threaded all the way into the oil
pan. Do not overfill.
Engine Coolant:
Check the coolant level in the overflow
bottle. It should be above the Full Cold line. If necessary, add
coolant to the overflow bottle. The engine coolant should be a
60/40 mixture and must have antifreeze protection to -34 C
(-30 F). Add coolant if Alarm Code 37 is active. Check and add
coolant to the expansion tank.
NOTE: Please see Specifications chapter and “Engine” on
page 43 where it is clearly states which coolant types are
allowed to be used in this unit.
Battery:
Make sure the battery terminals are tight and free of
corrosion.
CAUTION: Turn the engine off before checking the
engine oil level.
WARNING: Do not remove the expansion tank cap
while the coolant is hot.
