l Condition of the right turn signal. Ensure it isclean, operating, and is the proper color (amberor white on signals facing forward).RIGHT SIDE.— On the right front, inspect all theitems as you did on the left front. On the right side,inspect the following:Ensure the primary and safety cab locks areengaged (if cab-over design).Inspect the fuel tank(s) for damage, leaks, andsecure mounting. Check the fuel crossover line,fuel level in the tank(s), and ensure the fuel cap(s)is/are on and secured.Inspect the rear of the engine for leaks.Inspect for leaks around the transmission.Ensure the exhaust system is secured andleaking, touching wires, fuel, or air lines.notInspect for bends or cracks in the frame and crossmembers.Inspect air lines and electrical wiring and secureagainst snagging, rubbing, and wearing.Inspect the spare tire carrier for damage, andinspect the spare tire for proper inflation and size.Ensure the spare tire is secured in the tire carrier.When hauling a load, inspect the following:llllllEnsure the cargo is properly blocked, braced,tied, chained, and so forth.Ensure the header board is adequate and secured(if so equipped).Ensure the side racks, if equipped, are free ofdamage, properly set in place, and are secured.Ensure the canvas and tarp (if required) areproperly secured to prevent tearing, billowing, orblockage of mirrors.Ensure all required signs are safely and properlymounted and all required permits are in yourpossession if the load is oversized.Ensure the curbside cargo door is securelyclosed, latched, locked, and so forth.RIGHT REAR.— When inspecting the right rearof the vehicle, inspect the following:lllllclllllCheck the condition of the wheels and rims formissing, bent, broken spacers, studs, clamps, andlugs.Check the condition of the tires for proper infla-tion, valve stem and caps, serious cuts, bulges,and tread wear.Ensure the tires are not rubbing against eachother and that nothing is stuck between them,such as rocks, boulders, and mud.Ensure the tires are the same size and are notmixed, such as radial and bias types. Ensure alltires are properly inflated.Inspect the wheel bearings and seals for leaks.Check the hub oil level (if so equipped) and thehub oil reservoir for leaks.Inspect the suspension system, such as the con-dition of the springs, spring hangers, shackles,and U-bolts.Ensure the axle is secured and no fluid is leakingfrom it.Check the condition of the torque rod arms,bushings, and shock absorbers.Check the condition of the brakes, such as con-dition of the brake drums and undue wear on thehoses.Check the condition of lights and reflectors.Ensure they are clean, are operating, and are theproper color (red at rear, other amber), and thatside-marker reflectors are clean and are theproper color (red at rear, others amber).REAR.— When inspecting the rear of the vehicle,inspect the following:llllEnsure the rear clearance light, identificationlight, taillights and reflectors are clean, oper-ating, and are the proper color (red at rear).Ensure that all wiring is secured in place.Ensure the right rear turn signal is clean,operational, and is the proper color (red, yellow,or amber at the rear).Ensure the license plate(s) is clean and secure (ifso equipped).Ensure all required splash guards are present, notdamaged, properly fastened, and not rubbing thetires or the ground.7-7
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