Lesson 1Fluid and powertrain checks: engine oil, coolant, transmission, final drives, hydraulic oil and fuel level verificationDis part detail how fi check engine oil, coolant, transmission an hydraulic fluids, final drives an fuel levels, stressing right levels, contamination signs, an leak spotting fi guard di powertrain from damage.
Check engine oil level and contaminationInspect coolant level, color and hosesVerify transmission fluid level and odorCheck hydraulic oil tank, filters and leaksInspect final drives and fuel tank areaLesson 2Pre-start test run: start-up procedures, warm-up checks, instrumentation verification and test of retarders and service brakesDis part guide di driver thru a controlled pre-start test run, including safe start-up, warm-up checks, instrument check, an dynamic test a service brakes, park brake an retarders before hitting traffic.
Follow safe engine start-up sequenceAllow warm-up and monitor idle readingsVerify all gauges and warning indicatorsTest steering, transmission and drivelineConduct low-speed brake and retarder testLesson 3Exterior checks: lights, mirrors, windshield condition, beacons, hydraulic lines and hoses inspectionDis part cover exterior walk-round checks, including lights, mirrors, glass, beacons, reflectors, body panels, hydraulic lines an hoses, looking fi damage, leaks or blockages dat could mess safe operation.
Inspect headlights, brake and turn lightsCheck beacons, reflectors and markersInspect windshield, wipers and washerVerify mirror mounts and cleanlinessCheck hydraulic lines, hoses and fittingsLesson 4Body, tailgate and load restraints: hoist/rams, body floor integrity, tailgate latches and safety propsDis part detail check a di dump body, tailgate an load restraint systems, including hoist cylinders, body floor, sidewalls, tailgate latches an safety props fi stop structure fails an load spill.
Inspect hoist cylinders, pins and hosesCheck body floor, sidewalls and linersVerify tailgate hinges, latches and sealsInspect safety props and body locksCheck load covers, chains and tie-downsLesson 5Tires and wheel assemblies: tread, cuts, inflation, lug nuts, rim condition and spare handlingDis part zero in pon inspecting tires an wheel assemblies, including tread wear, cuts, inflation pressure, lug nut tightness, rim damage an safe handling a spares fi stop blowouts, separations an wheel-offs.
Inspect tire tread depth and wear patternCheck for cuts, bulges and embedded objectsVerify tire inflation with approved gaugeInspect rims, flanges and valve stemsCheck lug nuts for looseness or damageLesson 6Safety devices and PPE: fire extinguisher, first aid kit, lockout/tagout, roll-over protection, proximity detection systems and signageDis part explain how fi verify safety devices an PPE, including fire extinguishers, first aid kits, lockout/tagout gear, ROPS, proximity detection systems an safety signs fi ensure emergency readiness.
Check fire extinguisher charge and mountingInspect first aid kit contents and sealsVerify lockout and tagout devices on boardInspect ROPS structure and labelsTest proximity detection and alarmsLesson 7Cab checks: controls, gauges, seat restraints, mirrors, horn, communication radio and visibility devicesDis part cover step-by-step cab checks, including check a driving controls, gauges, restraint systems, mirrors, horns, radios, an visibility aids fi ensure di driver can control di truck safe before moving.
Check steering, pedals and gear selectorsVerify gauges, warning lights and alarmsInspect seat, belt and seat adjustment locksAdjust mirrors and clean glass surfacesTest horn, radio and backup cameraLesson 8Brake system inspection: service brakes, park brake, retarder/engine brake functionality, air system tests, brake pad and drum conditionDis part explain how fi inspect di dump truck brake systems, including service, park an retarder functions, air supply tests, an visual checks a linings, drums an lines fi confirm solid stopping power.
Check service brake pedal travel and feelTest park brake holding on gradeVerify retarder or engine brake responsePerform air system leak and cut-in testsInspect brake pads, drums and lines
