Air Supply Systems Check

Question 1

Safety Start

Answer 1

1. Pull Knob
2. Push Clutch
3. Shifter in Neutral
4. Start Engine
5. Release Clutch
6. Say ABS Light On & Off

Question 2

Governor Cut Out

Answer 2

Between 120-140 PSI - Help With Throttle

Question 3

Leak Down Check

Answer 3

1. Put In 1st Gear
2. Turn Off Engine
3. Back One Click
4. Push in Air Knobs
5. Let Air Stabilize

“Now that my air is stable, I will fully apply the service brake and make sure that my air loss does not exceed 4PSI in one minute.”

Question 4

Low Air Warning Check

Answer 4

“ I will now perform a low air warning check. I will fan my service brake until the alarm activates at 55PSI or above.”

Question 5

Parking Brake & Tractor Protection Valve Check

Answer 5

“I will now perform a parking brake & tractor protection valve check. I will continue to fan the service brake until both my parking brake and tractor protection valve pop out between 20-45psi”

Question 6

In Cab Inspection

Answer 6

I will begin with a safety start:

1. Set Brakes
2. Press clutch
3. Shifter in Neutral
4. Start Engine
5. Release Clutch

“ABS light came on and off”

Question 7

Seat Belt

Answer 7

• Securely Mounted
• Latches & Unlatches Properly
• Properly Adjusted To Me
• No Rips or Frays

Question 8

Safety Equipment

Answer 8

My Fire Extinguisher is:
- securely mounted
- properly charged

I have 1,2,3 red reflective triangles

I have spare fuses and circuit breakers

Question 9

Door Windows & Windshield

Answer 9

• Clean
• No obstructions other than inspection sticker
• No Cracks
• or Flaws to the Glass

Question 10

Mirrors

Answer 10

• Clean
• Properly Adjusted to me

Question 11

Wipers & Washer Fluid

Answer 11

• Wipers Are Working
• Arms & Blades are Secure
• There is no damage
• Operate Smoothly
• Washer Fluid is Working Properly

Question 12

Heater / Defroster

Answer 12

• My Heater is Working
• My Defroster is Working

Question 13

Dashboard Indicator Lights

Answer 13

• Dash Illuminates
• Left Turn Signal
• Right Turn Signal
• 4 Way Signal
• High Beams

Question 14

Horns

Answer 14

• My Electric Horn Works
• My Air Horn Works

Question 15

Parking & Service Brake Check: Tractor

Answer 15

“I will now perform my parking and service brake check.”

“To check my Tractor Parking Brake, I will:
1. First Gear
2. Push YELLOW IN
3. Pull gently against tractor brake
4. Apply service brake

“My tractor parking brake is working properly.”

Question 16

Parking & Service Brake Check: Trailer

Answer 16

“To check my Trailer Parking Brake, I will:
1. PULL YELLOW OUT
2. PUSH RED IN
3. Pull gently against TRAILER brake
4. Apply service brake

“My TRAILER parking brake is working properly.”

Question 17

Parking & Service Brake Check: Service

Answer 17

“To check my Service Brake, I will:
1. PUSH BOTH KNOBS IN
2. Pull forward gently 8-10 feet
3. Release steering wheel
4. Apply service brake

“The truck did not pull to either side and stopped when the service brake is applied. My service brakes are working properly.”