Volvo VHD - Manual (Page 46)

40 Pre-Trip Inspection and Daily Maintenance
Step 14: Left Side of Trailer Area
Landing Gear or Dolly Area
• Fully raised; no missing or damaged
parts.
• Crank handle present and secured.
• If power operated, no air/hydraulic
leaks.
Spare Wheel(s)
• Spare wheel securely mounted in rack
with no damage to rack.
• Tire and wheel condition adequate for
a spare: proper size, properly inflated.
Lights and Reflectors
• Trailer side clearance lights: clean, op-
erating and proper color.
• Reflectors clean and proper color.
Frame and Body
• Frame and crossmembers not bent,
cracked, damaged or missing.
• Proper placarding.
• Body parts not damaged or missing.
Before Leaving the Parking Area
• Remove chocks from the wheels.
• Test trailer hook-up by slowly pulling
while applying the trailer brakes with
the trailer brake hand control valve.
• Test the service brakes before leaving
the parking area.
• Test parking brakes by stopping on a
20% grade and applying the parking
brakes. The parking brakes shall hold
the combined vehicle and trailer with-
out moving.