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<blockquote data-quote="bad company" data-source="post: 716754" data-attributes="member: 9308"><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Note: </span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">The normal, average diameter of the steering wheels in UPS vehicles is </span></span></span></span><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">22 </span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">inches.</span></span></span></span></p><p></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">VI. Outside the vehicle</span></span></span></span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">A. Check the left front wheel for tire pressure, cuts, and abrasions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">1. Make sure the valve stem cap and wheel nuts are present.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">2. Visual check to ensure no cracks to the rim. Also check for evidence of “rust tracking” from the lug nuts indicating that the lug nuts could be loose and require tightening.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">3. Ensure tread depth is no less than 4/32 inch. Use reverse side of penny as gauge for both front and rear tires.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">B. Check that the left side reflector and marker light are in good condition.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">C. Check the front lights and reflectors.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">1. Make sure the headlights, parking lights, four-way flashers, and reflectors are in good condition.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">D. Check the right front wheel for tire pressure, cuts and abrasions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">1. Make sure the valve stem cap and wheel nuts are present.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">2. Visual check to ensure no cracks to the rim. Also check for evidence of “rust tracking” from the lug nuts indicating that the lug nuts could be loose and require tightening.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">3. Ensure tread depth is no less than 4/32 inch.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">E. Check that the right side reflector and marker light are in good condition.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">friend. Make sure the fuel cap is not missing, if on this side of the vehicle.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">G. Check that the rear right side reflector and marker light are in good condition.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">H. Check the right rear wheels for tire pressure, cuts and abrasions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">1. Make sure the valve stem cap and wheel nuts are present.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">2. Visual check to ensure no cracks to the rim. Also check for evidence of “rust tracking” from the lug nuts indicating that the lug nuts could be loose and require tightening.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">3. Ensure tread depth is no less than 2/32 inch.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">4. Remember to visually check the inside tire as you walk around the vehicle to ensure tire is not worn down, flat or has abrasions. Avoid bending to view the tire for inspection.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">I. Check the rear lights and reflectors.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">1. Make sure that the rear tail lights and four-way flashers are working, and</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">reflectors are in good condition.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">J. Make sure the rear door is closed and secured. Inspect rear door handle and lock.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">K. Check the TP-60 and coupling device, if present.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">L. Check that the rear left side reflector and marker light are in good condition.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">M. Check the left rear wheels for tire pressure, cuts and abrasions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">1. Make sure the valve stem cap and wheel nuts are present.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">2. Visual check to ensure no cracks to the rim. Also check for evidence of “rust tracking” from the lug nuts indicating that the lug nuts could be loose and require tightening.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">3. Ensure tread depth is no less than 2/32 inch.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">4. Remember to visually check the inside tire as you walk around the vehicle to ensure tire is not worn down, flat or has abrasions. Avoid bending to view the tire for inspection.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">N. Make sure the fuel cap is not missing, if on this side of the vehicle.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></span><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">VII. In the cab</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">A. Return to the cab.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">1. Take your seat and fasten seat belt.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">2. Turn off the lights and four-way flashers.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">B. Tap the horn, and check the windshield wipers and windshield.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">C. Test the turn signals.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">1. Check the turn signals by listening for the clicking sound or looking for the flashing indicator lights.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">D. Start the car.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">1. Shift into reverse to check the backup lights. You should see the white light reflected in your mirrors, or you can ask someone behind your car to verify that the backup lights are on.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">2. At all times minimize engine idle time in the building.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">3. If the hydro-boost brake buzzer and light remain on, a mechanic should</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">inspect the system.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">4. Check the oil pressure gauge; ensure response at start car.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">5. Check ammeter, voltmeter, all gauges and warning lights. Ensure fuel gauge shows enough fuel to complete day’s work.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">6. Listen for peculiar noises.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">E. Check the parking brake.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">1. While the parking brake is on, put the transmission in first gear and slowly let out the clutch. The parking brake should hold the car in place.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">2. With automatic transmissions, perform this test by putting the transmission in drive.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">friend. Test the foot brake.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">1. As you start to pull out, apply the foot brake. The pedal should not move</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">more than half the distance to the floor.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">G. Check the clutch pedal clearance.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">1. The clutch pedal should have 1.5 to 2 inches of free travel before it engages.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">H. Review and sign the previous day’s Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bad company, post: 716754, member: 9308"] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]Note: [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [LEFT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]The normal, average diameter of the steering wheels in UPS vehicles is [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]22 [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]inches.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT] [LEFT][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]VI. Outside the vehicle[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/LEFT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]A. Check the left front wheel for tire pressure, cuts, and abrasions.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]1. Make sure the valve stem cap and wheel nuts are present.[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]2. Visual check to ensure no cracks to the rim. Also check for evidence of “rust tracking” from the lug nuts indicating that the lug nuts could be loose and require tightening.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]3. Ensure tread depth is no less than 4/32 inch. Use reverse side of penny as gauge for both front and rear tires.[/FONT][/SIZE] [/FONT][/SIZE][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]B. Check that the left side reflector and marker light are in good condition.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]C. Check the front lights and reflectors.[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]1. Make sure the headlights, parking lights, four-way flashers, and reflectors are in good condition.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]D. Check the right front wheel for tire pressure, cuts and abrasions.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]1. Make sure the valve stem cap and wheel nuts are present.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]2. Visual check to ensure no cracks to the rim. Also check for evidence of “rust tracking” from the lug nuts indicating that the lug nuts could be loose and require tightening.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]3. Ensure tread depth is no less than 4/32 inch.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]E. Check that the right side reflector and marker light are in good condition.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]friend. Make sure the fuel cap is not missing, if on this side of the vehicle.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]G. Check that the rear right side reflector and marker light are in good condition.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]H. Check the right rear wheels for tire pressure, cuts and abrasions.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]1. Make sure the valve stem cap and wheel nuts are present.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]2. Visual check to ensure no cracks to the rim. Also check for evidence of “rust tracking” from the lug nuts indicating that the lug nuts could be loose and require tightening.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]3. Ensure tread depth is no less than 2/32 inch.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]4. Remember to visually check the inside tire as you walk around the vehicle to ensure tire is not worn down, flat or has abrasions. Avoid bending to view the tire for inspection.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]I. Check the rear lights and reflectors.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]1. Make sure that the rear tail lights and four-way flashers are working, and[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]reflectors are in good condition.[/FONT][/SIZE] [/FONT][/SIZE][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]J. Make sure the rear door is closed and secured. Inspect rear door handle and lock.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]K. Check the TP-60 and coupling device, if present.[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]L. Check that the rear left side reflector and marker light are in good condition.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]M. Check the left rear wheels for tire pressure, cuts and abrasions.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]1. Make sure the valve stem cap and wheel nuts are present.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]2. Visual check to ensure no cracks to the rim. Also check for evidence of “rust tracking” from the lug nuts indicating that the lug nuts could be loose and require tightening.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]3. Ensure tread depth is no less than 2/32 inch.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]4. Remember to visually check the inside tire as you walk around the vehicle to ensure tire is not worn down, flat or has abrasions. Avoid bending to view the tire for inspection.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]N. Make sure the fuel cap is not missing, if on this side of the vehicle.[/FONT][/SIZE] [/FONT][/SIZE][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]VII. In the cab[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]A. Return to the cab.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]1. Take your seat and fasten seat belt.[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]2. Turn off the lights and four-way flashers.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]B. Tap the horn, and check the windshield wipers and windshield.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]C. Test the turn signals.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]1. Check the turn signals by listening for the clicking sound or looking for the flashing indicator lights.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]D. Start the car.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]1. Shift into reverse to check the backup lights. You should see the white light reflected in your mirrors, or you can ask someone behind your car to verify that the backup lights are on.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]2. At all times minimize engine idle time in the building.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]3. If the hydro-boost brake buzzer and light remain on, a mechanic should[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]inspect the system.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]4. Check the oil pressure gauge; ensure response at start car.[/FONT][/SIZE] [/FONT][/SIZE][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]5. Check ammeter, voltmeter, all gauges and warning lights. Ensure fuel gauge shows enough fuel to complete day’s work.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]6. Listen for peculiar noises.[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]E. Check the parking brake.[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]1. While the parking brake is on, put the transmission in first gear and slowly let out the clutch. The parking brake should hold the car in place.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]2. With automatic transmissions, perform this test by putting the transmission in drive.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]friend. Test the foot brake.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]1. As you start to pull out, apply the foot brake. The pedal should not move[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]more than half the distance to the floor.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]G. Check the clutch pedal clearance.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]1. The clutch pedal should have 1.5 to 2 inches of free travel before it engages.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]H. Review and sign the previous day’s Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).[/FONT][/SIZE] [/FONT][/SIZE] [/FONT][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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