Mack Granite GU Series, Руководство оператора

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112 OPERATION
• 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.
• 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. 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 cannot be made if dust covers are
in place.)
• Condition of brake hoses: check for any chafing.
• Check brake chamber mounting bolts and brackets.
• With brakes applied or released, look for conspicuously different positions
of the slack adjusters.
Step 12: Rear of Trailer Area
Lights and Reflectors
• Rear clearance, identification and tail lights clean 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.