Volvo VAH 2013, Operator'S Manual, Page: 67 / 175

Operator's Manual Vehicle Maintenance
VN, VHD 63
• Condition of brake drums. With brakes released, look for a noticeable gap
between lining and drum. (This check cannot be made if dust covers are in
place.) For additional information on the disc brake check refer to “Disc Brake
Check”, page 121.
• 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
for proper brake adjustment..
• Check spring brakes.
Step 12: Rear of Trailer Area
Lights and Reflectors
• Rear clearance, identification and tail lights clean, operating and proper color.
• Reflectors clean and proper color.
Cargo Securement
• Cargo properly blocked, braced, tied, chained, etc.
• Tailboard up and properly secured. End gates free from damage, properly
secured in stake pockets.
• Canvas or tarp (if required) properly latched down to prevent water damage,
tearing, billowing or blockage of either mirrors or tail lights.
• Rear doors securely closed, latched or locked; required security seals in
place.
• Underside guard in place: not cracked, bent or broken.
Step 13: Left Rear Trailer Wheels Area
Dual Wheels, One or Two Axles
• Check condition of wheels and rims. Especially look for cracks, lock rings
missing, bent or broken spacers, studs, missing clamps or lug nuts.
• Check condition of tires: properly inflated, no serious cuts, bulges, tread
wear or any signs of misalignment; valve stems not touching wheels, rims or
brake drums; valve caps in place and no objects stuck between the wheels.
• Check that both tires are of same type, for example, not mixed radial and
bias type and that their circumferences are matched.
• Check wheel bearing and hub: no obvious leaking on outside or inside wheel.
Suspension
• Condition of springs (leaf or air), spring hangers, shackles and U-bolts.