STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURE
4 - 8
Routine Inspection
Before a Trip and on the
Road
With Engine Stopped
Extinguishers
Ensure that fire extinguishers are in working or-
der and easily accessible.
Escape hatch
Check that escape hatch can easily be opened.
Driver's compartment
Adjust mirrors and seat.
Doors
Make sure that all exterior doors are closed.
Tools and spares
Check for wheel nut wrench, door keys, spare
belts, reflector and jack.
Washer reservoir
Check that it is full. To prevent the windshield
washer fluid from freezing during the winter, use
antifreeze windshield washer.
General
Check general vehicle condition and verify all
exterior lighting.
Tires
All tires should be inspected for cuts and correct
inflation. On both aluminum alloy and steel
wheels, nuts should be checked using a torque
wrench to specifications given in the
Mainte-
nance Manual
.
Wheel bearings
Check oil level in sight glass (see page 6-4).
Caution:
During a fuel stop, especially if a
brake job has been performed recently, apply
hand on wheel bearing cover and check for
overheating.
Leaks
Check thoroughly under vehicle for any leaks.
Coolant level
The cooling system is completely filled when the
coolant (cold) is visible in the sight glass on the
right side of the surge tank. If topping-up is nec-
essary, fill the system with the same mixture ratio
already used in the system and as instructed in
the
Maintenance Manual
.
Warning:
Hot engine coolant is under pressure.
Never remove cap until coolant has cooled.
Engine oil
Check oil level; refill directly into engine or from
reserve tank (see page 6-2).
Air system
Purge accessories and wet tanks by opening
drain valves (see page 6-5).
Power steering
Check oil level (see page 6-3).
Belts
Check for worn belts.
Belt tensioners
Visually check belt tension and the space be-
tween tensioning bellows' bracket (see page
6-5).
With Engine Running
Note:
Vehicle must be on level ground.
Gauges and buzzers
Gauges should be in normal position, warning
lights and buzzers off.
Fuel level
Be sure level is sufficient.
Transmission
Check oil level (see page 6-2).
