Pre-Trip Part 1

Question 1

Under Tractor

Answer 1

-see no signs of leaking coolant, oil, or power steering fluid

Question 2

Exhaust

Answer 2

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts, bolts, clamps, or U bolts
-no sign of soot which could indicate an exhaust leak

Question 3

Alternator

Answer 3

-belt driven
-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts

Question 4

Electrical Wiring

Answer 4

-not cut, cracked, dryrot, or frayed
-securly connected to the alternator

Question 5

Engine hoses

Answer 5

-some are air, some are liquid
-not cut, cracked, dryrot, or bulging
-see and hear no leaks

Question 6

Water pump

Answer 6

-belt driven
-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-see no leaks

Question 7

Alternator/water pump belt

Answer 7

-not cut, cracked, dryrot, or frayed
-no more than 3/4” play in the center

Question 8

Coolant reservoir

Answer 8

-not chipped, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-filled to the appropriate level
-see no leaks

Question 9

Dip stick and oil cap

Answer 9

-this is where I’ll measure the oil level
-must be above the refill line
-oil cap is where I’ll add more oil if needed

Question 10

Power steering reservoir

Answer 10

-not chipped, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-filled to the appropriate level
-see no leaks

Question 11

3 power steering hoses

Answer 11

-not cut, cracked, dryrot, or bulging
-see no leaks

Question 12

Power steering pump

Answer 12

-gear driven
-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-see no leaks

Question 13

Air compressor

Answer 13

-gear driven
-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-hear no leaks

Question 14

Steering linkage

Answer 14

-steering rod
-steering box
-pitman arm
-drag link
-steering knuckle

Question 15

Steering linkage

Answer 15

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-see no leaks from the steering box

Question 16

Castle nut and cotter pin

Answer 16

-intact on both ends of the drag link

Question 17

Spring mounts front and back and U bolts

Answer 17

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts

Question 18

Leaf springs

Answer 18

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-properly aligned
-not missing more and 1/4 of a leaf

Question 19

Shock absorber

Answer 19

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-see no leaks

Question 20

Brake hoses

Answer 20

-not cut, cracked, dryrot, or bulging
-hear no leaks

Question 21

Brake chamber and locking ring

Answer 21

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-hear no leaks

Question 22

Slack adjuster and push rod

Answer 22

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-sits at 90* angle
-with the brakes off I shouldn’t be able to pull it more than 1”

Question 23

Cotter pin

Answer 23

-is intact

Question 24

Brake linings

Answer 24

-not dangerously thin
-see no oil or grease

Question 25

Brake drum

Answer 25

-not bent, cracked, or broken -no welds or holes other than factory -see no oil or grease

Question 26

Steer tire

Answer 26

-proper pressure checked with a pressure gauge -not cut, cracked, dryrot, or bulging of the sidewalls -no uneven tread wear -valve cap and stem are not missing, broken, or damaged -at least 4/32" tread depth

Question 27

Rim

Answer 27

-not bent, cracked, or broken - no welds or holes other than factory

Question 28

Lug nuts and studs

Answer 28

-no missing lug nuts or studs -see no signs of running rust which would indicate a loose lug nut

Question 29

Hub oil seal

Answer 29

-not bent, cracked, or broken -no missing nuts or bolts -fluid is at the proper level -see no leaks

Question 30

Mirror brackets (door and hood)

Answer 30

-not bent, cracked, or broken -no missing nuts or bolts

Question 31

Mirrors (on door and hood)

Answer 31

-clean -not chipped, cracked, or broken

Question 32

Door and door handle

Answer 32

-not bend, cracked, or broken -opens and closes properly

Question 33

Door hinge

Answer 33

-secure -functions

Question 34

Door seal

Answer 34

-not cut, cracked, dryrot, or missing

Question 35

Window

Answer 35

-clean -not chipped, cracked, or broken

Question 36

Fire extinguisher (in the cab or storage box)

Answer 36

-fully charged -properly secure

Question 37

Fuel tank, straps, and cap

Answer 37

-not bent, cracked, or broken -no missing nuts or bolts -see no leaks

Question 38

Steps and catwalk

Answer 38

-not bent, cracked, or broken -no missing nuts or bolts -clear of objects

Question 39

Storage box

Answer 39

-if present, fully charged and properly secured fire extinguisher -3 reflective triangles -spare fuses and or a circuit breaker

Question 40

Chock tires, key on the floorboard

Question 41

LIGHTS

Answer 41

-amber in color -clean -not chipped cracked or broken