Pierce Enforcer, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
5-6 / Pre-Trip Inspections
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Exterior Inspection (continued)
Front of Vehicle
 Front axle shows no signs of damage or excessive wear.
 Steering linkages are tight and show no signs of damage. Grasp each steering link and test for looseness.
 Windshield is clean and shows no sign of cracks or other damage. Perimeter seal is holding windshield glass
firmly in place
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Windshield wiper arms have proper spring tension.
 Wiper blades are in good condition.
Front Lights and Reflectors
 Parking, clearance, and identification lights clean, operating, and proper color (amber at front).
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Reflectors clean and proper color (amber at front).
 Turn signal lights clean, operating, and proper color (amber or white on signals facing forward).
Right Front Wheel
 Wheel and rim are in good condition – no missing, bent, or broken studs, clamps, or lugs. Show no signs of
misalignment.
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Condition of tires – properly inflated, valve stem and cap OK, no serious cuts, bulges, or excessive tread wear.
 Use wrench to test – rust streaked lug nuts, indicating looseness.
 Hub oil level OK. No leaks apparent.
Right Front Suspension

Spring, spring hangers, shackles, U-bolts are in good condition.
 Shock absorber shows no sign of excess wear or damage.
 Torsion bar is not damaged and tape is not cut or torn. (TAK-4™ suspension only. Refer to Pierce Service
Manual, group 0152-P-007, TAK-4™ Torsion Bar Assembly.)
Right Front Brake

Brake drums or rotors are not cracked or worn.
 Hoses show no signs of excessive wear.
Right Front Side
 Passenger’s door glass should be clean.

Door latches and window regulators work properly.
 Primary and safety cab locks engaged.
 Rear of engine - not leaking.
 Rear of transmission - not leaking.
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Exhaust system – secure, not leaking, not touching wires, fuel or air lines.
 Frame and cross members – no bends or cracks.
 Air lines and electrical wiring – secured against snagging, rubbing, wearing.
Right Rear Wheel

Wheel and rim are in good condition – no missing, bent, or broken studs, clamps, or lugs. Show no signs of
misalignment.
 Condition of tires – properly inflated, valve stem and cap OK, no serious cuts, bulges, or excessive tread wear.
 Use wrench to test – rust streaked lug nuts, indicating looseness.
 Tires are of the same type - not mixed radial and bias type).
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Tires evenly matched (same sizes).
 Wheel bearing/seals not leaking.
PRE-TRIP AND DAILY VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
PERFORM DAILY AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY WORK PERIOD