Mack TerraPro LEU 2010, Operator'S Handbook Manual

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84 PRE-TRIP INSPECTION AND DAILY
MAINTENANCE
Suspension
• Condition of springs (leaf or air), spring hangers, shackles and U-bolts.
• Axle alignment.
• Condition of torque rod arms.
• If equipped with sliding axles, check position and alignment. Look for
damaged, worn or missing parts, all locks present, fully in place and locked.
• Flexible air tubing not cracked, cut, crimped or otherwise damaged. It should
be secured against tangling, dragging and chafing.
Brakes
• Condition of brake drums. With brakes released, look for a noticeable gap
between lining and drum. (This check can not be made if dust covers are
in place.)
• Condition of brake hoses: check for any chafing.
• Check brake chamber mounting bolts and brackets.
• Check slack adjusters and chamber push rod travel. With brakes applied or
released, look for conspicuously different positions of the slack adjusters.
• Check spring brakes.
Step 14: Left Side of Trailer Area
Landing Gear or Dolly Area
• Fully raised; no missing or damaged parts.
• Crank handle present and secured.
• If power operated, no air/hydraulic leaks.
Spare Wheel(s)
• Spare wheel securely mounted in rack with no damage to rack.
• Tire and wheel condition adequate for a spare: proper size, properly inflated.
Lights and Reflectors
• Trailer side clearance lights: clean, operating and proper color.
• Reflectors clean and proper color.