Pre Trip Check 16

pre-trip-check-19Trailer tandems

  1. I will check the air line hoses are no lower than 18” from the ground, they are not worn, torn, or frayed, and they do not leak.
  2. I will check the tandem slide and frame are properly mounted and secure and not damaged.
  3. I will check the tandem release handle is properly mounted and secure and in the right position, that it is not bent, cracked, or broken.
  4. I will check the tandem locking pins are not damaged and are in place and operational.
  5. I will check the leafs as I did in the front, and I would check the hangers and rods are mounted securely and not bent, cracked, or broken.
  6. I will check the brake chambers and hoses as I did on the drive wheels.
  7. I will check the brake drums and linings as I did on the drive wheels.
  8. I will check the tires, ICD, rims and hubs as I did on the tractor drive wheels.

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