OM3043 06/06 Operation - Section 30 Operating Instructions Page 30-3 8. Check the oil level in the hydraulic tank. With the engine stopped and the body down, hydraulic fluid must be visible in the upper sight glass. 15. Move to the rear center of the truck. Open the rear hatch cover, and turn on the work light, if necessary. Inspect the condition of the hatch cover gasket. Inspect the housing for any for- eign objects or misplaced tools. 9. Verify all hydraulic tank shut off valves are locked in the fully open position. 10. Move around the hydraulic tank in front of the rear dual tires. Check for leaks around the mounting surface of the rear housing wheel motor and any brake hose fittings.
Inspect the hoist cylinder for any damage or hydraulic oil leaks. Verify the covers on the wheel motor sump are firmly attached. Turn off the work light, if used, and close and latch the rear hatch cover. Verify the lower guard is in place. Ensure both the upper and lower hoist cylinder pins are properly tightened and greased. 16. While standing in front of the rear hatch, verify the rear lights and back-up horns are working. Inspect the panhard rod for proper lubrication. Also, inspect both body hinge pins for damage and proper lubrication. 11. Inspect the lower edge of the chassis. Ensure the blower hose is in good condition with no holes or breakage. 17.
Inspect the right rear suspension for damage. Verify all suspension attaching hardware is completely tightened. Check the main hydraulic pumps for leakage. Check for other unusual conditions with the pumps or the pump drive shaft. Verify the suspension is properly charged. 12. Move around the left side dual tires. Inspect the attaching lugs/wedges to ensure they are prop- erly tightened. Replace any parts that are miss- ing. Ensure there are no leaks. Verify the suspen- sions are properly greased. Verify the cover over the chromed piston rod is in good condi- tion. Inspect the wheel cover for cracks or damage. Verify the latches are properly fastened.
Inspect the area for any oil leakage from inside the wheel cover (could indicate brake or wheel motor leakage. 18. Move behind the rear right side dual tires. Check for and remove any rocks lodged between the dual tires. To prevent tire damage, verify the rock ejector is in good condition and straight. Inspect the dual tires for damage. Verify proper inflation pressure. If the truck has been operat- ing with low tire pressure, the tire must be cooled before parking the truck inside. 19. Move around the right side dual tires. Inspect the attaching lugs/wedges to ensure they are properly tightened. Replace any parts that are missing. Inspect the wheel cover for cracks or damage.
Verify the latches are properly fastened. Inspect the area for any oil leakage from inside the wheel cover (could indicate brake or wheel motor leakage. 13. Move to the rear of the dual tires. Check for and remove any rocks lodged between the dual tires. To prevent tire damage, verify the rock ejector is in good condition and straight. 14. Inspect the left rear suspension for damage. Verify all suspension attaching hardware is completely tightened. Inspect the dual tires for damage. Verify proper inflation pressure. If the truck has been operat- ing with low tire pressure, the tire must be cooled before parking the truck inside. Verify the suspension is properly charged.
Ensure there are no leaks. Verify the suspen- sions are properly greased. Verify the cover over the chromed piston rod is in good condi- tion. 20. Move in front of the right side dual tires. Inspect the hoist cylinder for any damage or hydraulic oil leaks. Verify the lower guard is in place. Ensure both the upper and lower hoist cyl- inder pins are properly tightened and greased. Check the secureness and condition of the body-up limit switch. Remove any mud/dirt accumulation from the switch.