BEFORE OPERATION
Now that you have become acquainted with your carrier, establish a schedule of daily pre-operation checks that will
assure you of maximum reliability and performance. Make notes of discrepancies or malfunctions in order to assist your
maintenance crew in keeping your equipment in top condition.
Items listed for check are not considered complete or always applicable to a particular operation and should be varied
as experience dictates.
SUGGESTED DAILY SCHEDULE
RADIATOR. Add coolant to correct level. In winter check specific gravity of anti-freeze.
FUEL. Check tank for quantity. Check fuel gage for proper indication.
ENGINE. Check crankcase oil level.
AIR CLEANER. Remove rubber dust collector and clean.
LEAKAGE. Check for oil, fuel, coolant and air leaks.
TIRES. Check pressure when tires are cold.
AIR RESERVOIR. Open drain cocks periodically to remove moisture and sediment.
AIR GAGE. 75 psi minimum before moving. 95 to 125 psi maximum operating pressure.
OIL PRESSURE. Check for 10 to 20 psi idle, 40 to 60 psi @ governed speed.
VOLTMETER. With switch on and engine off, indicates condition of battery. With engine running, indicates condition of
generating system.
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