Diesel Equipment Technology PM Checklist

8.A.1.1 Check engine 8.A.3.6 Service or replace air filter as horns and back-up warning VI.B.4 connections, cables, and starting/operation (including needed; check and reset air devices. cable routing; service as unusual noises, vibrations, filter restriction indicator. 8.B.2.2 Check condition and needed. exhaust smoke, etc.); record 8.A.4.1 Check operation of fan clutch. documentation of safety 8.C.1.3 Check/record battery state-of- idle and governed rpm 8.A.4.2 Inspect radiator (including air flares, spare fuses, triangles, VI.B.2 charge (open circuit voltage) 8.A.1.2 Inspect vibration damper. flow restriction, leaks, and fire extinguisher, and all and condition. II.C.15 damage) and mountings. required decals. 8.C.1.4 Perform battery load test. 8.A.1.3 Inspect belts, tensioners, and 8.A.4.3 Inspect fan assembly and 8.B.2.3 Inspect seat belts and sleeper VI.B.1 II.E.3 pulleys; check and adjust belt II.E.10 shroud. restraints. 8.C.1.5 Inspect starter, mounting, and tension. 8.A.4.4 Pressure test cooling system 8.B.2.4 Inspect wiper blades and connections. 8.A.1.4 Check engine oil level; check II.E.9 and radiator cap. arms. 8.C.1.6 Engage starter; check for II.D.2 engine for oil, coolant, and 8.A.4.5 Inspect coolant hoses and 8.B.3.1 Check wiper and washer unusual noises, starter drag, fuel leaks (Engine Off). II.E.8 clamps. operation. and starting difficulty. 8.A.1.5 Inspect engine mounts for 8.A.4.6 Inspect coolant recovery 8.B.3.2 Inspect windshield glass for 8.C.2.1 Inspect alternator, mountings, looseness and deterioration. system. cracks or discoloration; check wiring and wiring routing; 8.A.1.6 Check engine for oil, coolant, 8.A.4.7 Check coolant for sun visor. determine needed action. II.D.2 air, and fuel leaks (Engine II.E.1 contamination, supplemental 8.B.3.3 Check seat condition, 8.C.2.2 Perform alternator current Running). coolant additives (SCA) operation, and mounting. VI.D.4 output test. 8.A.1.7 Check electrical wiring, concentration, and protection 8.B.3.4 Check door glass and window 8.C.2.3 Perform alternator voltage routing, and hold-down level (freeze point). operation. VI.D.4 output test. clamps, including Engine 8.A.4.8 Service coolant 8.B.3.5 Inspect steps and grab 8.C.3.1 Check operation of interior Control Module/Powertrain filter/conditioner. handles. VI.E.6 lights; determine needed Control Module (ECM/PCM). 8.A.5.1 Change engine oil and filters; 8.B.3.6 Inspect mirrors, mountings, action. 8.A.2.1 Check fuel tanks, mountings, visually check oil for coolant brackets, and glass. 8.C.3.2 Check all exterior lights, II.G.1.2 lines, caps, and vents. or fuel contamination; inspect 8.B.3.7 Record all observed physical lenses, and reflectors; check 8.A.2.2 Inspect throttle linkages and and clean magnetic drain damage. headlight alignment; II.G.2.4 return springs. plugs. 8.B.3.8 Lubricate all cab and hood determine needed action. 8.A.2.3 Drain water from fuel system. 8.A.5.2 Take an engine oil sample. grease fittings. 8.C.3.3 Inspect and test tractor-to- II.G.1.1 8.B.1.1 Inspect key condition and 8.B.3.9 Inspect and lubricate door and VI.E.7 trailer multi-wire connector(s), 8.A.2.4 Inspect water separator/fuel operation of ignition switch. hood hinges, latches, strikers, cable(s), and holder(s); heater; replace fuel filter(s); 8.B.1.2 Check warning indicators. lock cylinders, safety latches, determine needed action. prime and bleed fuel system. 8.B.1.3 Check instruments; record oil linkages, and cables. 8.D.1.1 Check parking brake 8.A.3.1 Check exhaust system pressure and system voltage. 8.B.3.10 Inspect cab mountings, operation II.F.6 mountings for looseness and 8.B.1.4 Check mechanical, electronic, hinges, latches, linkages and 8.D.1.2 Record air governor cut-out damage. and emergency shut down ride height; service as setting (psi). 8.A.3.2 Check engine exhaust system operation. needed. 8.D.1.3 Check air drier drain valve II.F.6 for leaks, proper routing, and 8.B.1.5 Check mechanical and 8.B.4.1 Inspect A/C condenser and operation. damaged or missing electronic engine speed lines for condition and visible 8.D.1.4 Check air system for leaks components. controls. leaks; check mountings. (brakes released). 8.A.3.3 Check air induction system: 8.B.1.6 Check heater, ventilation, and 8.B.4.2 Inspect A/C compressor and 8.D.1.5 Check air system for leaks piping, charge air cooler, air conditioning (HVAC) lines for condition and visible (brakes applied). hoses, clamps, and controls. leaks; check mountings. 8.D.1.6 Test one-way and double- mountings; check for air 8.B.1.7 Check operation of all 8.B.4.3 Check A/C system condition check valves. restrictions and leaks. accessories. and operation; check A/C 8.D.1.7 Check low air pressure 8.A.3.4 Inspect turbocharger for leaks; 8.B.1.8 Using diagnostic tool or on- monitoring system, if warning devices. check mountings and board diagnostic system; applicable. 8.D.1.8 Check air governor cut-in connections. II.A.12 extract engine monitoring 8.C.1.1 Inspect battery box(es), pressure. 8.A.3.5 Check operation of information. VI.B.4 cover(s), and mountings. 8.D.1.9 Check spring brake inversion II.H.1 engine/exhaust brake. 8.B.2.1 Check operation of electric/air 8.C.1.2 Inspect battery hold-downs, system, if applicable.

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8.D.1.10 Check tractor protection valve. 8.D.2.6 Inspect power brake check fluid level. debris. 8.D.1.11 Test air pressure build-up booster(s), hoses; and 8.D.4.3 Change power steering fluid 8.D.5.5 Check and record air time. check/control valves. and filter. pressure. 8.D.1.12 Inspect coupling air lines, 8.D.2.7 Inspect and record brake 8.D.4.4 Inspect steering gear for leaks 8.D.5.6 Check for loose lugs and/or holders, and gladhands. lining/pad condition and and secure mounting. slipped wheels; check 8.D.1.13 Check brake chambers and thickness. 8.D.4.5 Inspect steering shaft U-joints, mounting hardware condition; air lines for secure mounting 8.D.2.8 Inspect and record condition pinch bolts, splines, pitman service as needed. and damage. of brake drums/rotors. arm-to-steering sector shaft, 8.D.5.7 Retorque lugs in accordance 8.D.1.14 Service air drier. 8.D.2.9 Adjust drum brakes. tie rod ends, linkage, and with manufacturer's 8.D.1.15 Inspect and record brake 8.D.3.1 Check operation of clutch, linkage-assist power steering specifications. lining/pad condition and clutch brake, and gearshift. cylinders. 8.D.5.8 Inspect wheels and spacers thickness. 8.D.3.2 Check clutch linkage/cable for 8.D.4.6 Check king pin wear. for cracks or damage. 8.D.1.16 Inspect and record condition looseness or binding, if 8.D.4.7 Check wheel bearings for 8.D.5.9 Check tire matching (diameter of brake drums/rotors. applicable. looseness and noise. and tread) on dual tire 8.D.1.17 Check operation of brake 8.D.3.4 Check clutch adjustment. 8.D.4.8 Check oil level and condition installations. manual slack adjusters; adjust 8.D.3.5 Check transmission case, in all non-drive hubs; check 8.D.6.1 Inspect fifth wheel mounting as needed. seals, filter, hoses, and cooler for leaks. bolts, air lines, and locks. 8.D.1.18 Check operation and for cracks and leaks. 8.D.4.9 Remove and inspect wheel 8.D.6.2 Test operation of fifth wheel adjustment of brake automatic 8.D.3.6 Inspect transmission breather. bearings; reassemble and locking device; adjust if slack adjusters. 8.D.3.7 Inspect transmission mounts. adjust. necessary. 8.D.1.19 Lubricate all brake component 8.D.3.8 Check transmission oil level, 8.D.4.10 Inspect springs, hangers, 8.D.6.3 Check mud flaps and grease fittings. type, and condition. shackles, spring U-bolts, and brackets. 8.D.1.20 Check camshaft and bushing 8.D.3.9 Inspect U-joints, yokes, drive insulators. 8.D.6.4 Check pintle hook assembly condition. lines, and center bearings for 8.D.4.11 Inspect shock absorbers for and mounting. 8.D.1.21 Check condition and operation looseness, damage, and leaks and secure mounting. 8.D.6.5 Lubricate all fifth wheel grease of hand brake (trailer) control proper phasing. 8.D.4.12 Inspect air suspension fittings and plate. valve. 8.D.3.10 Inspect axle housing(s) for springs, mounts, hoses, 8.D.6.6 Inspect frame and frame 8.D.1.22 Perform antilock brake system cracks and leaks. valves, linkage, and fittings for members for cracks and (ABS) operational system self- 8.D.3.11 Inspect axle breather(s). leaks and damage. damage. test. 8.D.3.12 Lubricate all drive train grease 8.D.4.13 Check and record suspension 8.D.2.1 Check master cylinder fluid fittings. ride height. level and condition. 8.D.3.13 Check drive axle(s) oil level, 8.D.4.14 Lubricate all suspension and 8.D.2.2 Inspect brake lines, fittings, type, and condition. steering grease fittings. Rating Scale: flexible hoses, and valves for 8.D.3.14 Change drive axle(s) oil and 8.D.4.15 Check toe-in. 500 – Skilled – Can perform job with no leaks and damage. filter; check and clean 8.D.4.16 Check tandem axle alignment additional training. 8.D.2.3 Check parking brake magnetic plugs. and spacing. 400 – Moderately Skilled – Has performed job operation; inspect parking 8.D.3.16 Change transmission oil and 8.D.5.1 Inspect tires for irregular wear during training program; limited additional brake application and holding filter; check and clean patterns and proper mounting training may be required. devices. magnetic plugs. of directional tires. 300 – Limited Skill – Has performed job during 8.D.2.4 Check operation of hydraulic 8.D.4.1 Check steering wheel 8.D.5.2 Inspect tires for cuts, cracks, training process, but is unable to perform job. system: pedal travel, pedal V.A.1 operation for free play or bulges, and sidewall damage. 200 – Unskilled – Is familiar with process, but effort, pedal feel (drift). binding. 8.D.5.3 Inspect valve caps and stems; is unable to perform job. 8.D.2.5 Inspect wheel 8.D.4.2 Check power steering pump, replace as needed. 100 – No Exposure – No information or cylinders/calipers for leakage mounting, and hoses for 8.D.5.4 Measure and record tread practice provided during training program, and damage. leaks, condition, and routing; depth; probe for imbedded complete training required.

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