Monthly Post-Trip Inspection And Maintenance Procedures - freightliner S2 Operator's Manual

Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance
the vehicle. Regular inspections and re-
placement as needed are the only assur-
ance of adequate seat belt security over the
life of the vehicle.
NOTE: When any part of a seat belt needs
replacement, the entire seat belt must be
replaced, both retractor and buckle side.
6.1 Check the web for fraying, cuts, or ex-
treme wear, especially near the buckle
latch plate and in the D-loop guide area.
6.2 Check the web for extreme dirt or dust
and for severe fading from exposure to
sunlight.
6.3
Check the buckle and latch for operation
and for wear or damage.
6.4 Check the Komfort Latch for function and
cracks or other damage.
6.5 Check the web retractor for function and
damage.
6.6 Check the mounting bolts for tightness
and tighten any that are loose.
Monthly Post-Trip Inspection
and Maintenance Procedures
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. To prevent possible per-
sonal injury, always wash your hands after han-
dling battery parts and related accessories.
1.
Clean the batteries.
1.1 Remove any corrosion from the hold-down
and the top of the battery.
NOTICE
Take care to keep the vent plugs tight so that the
neutralizing solution does not enter any of the
battery cells and damage the battery.
15.13
1.2 Use a soda solution to neutralize the acid
present, then rinse off the soda solution
with clean water.
1.3
If the battery posts or cable terminals are
corroded, disconnect the terminals from
the posts. Clean them with a soda solution
and a wire brush. After cleaning, connect
the terminals to the battery posts, then
apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly to the
posts and terminals to help retard corro-
sion.
2. Inspect the radiator and heater hoses, including
the clamps and support brackets.
2.1 Make sure the radiator inlet and outlet
hoses are pliable and are not cracking or
ballooning. Replace hoses that show signs
of cracking, weakening, or ballooning.
2.2 Make sure the heater hoses are pliable
and are not cracking or ballooning. Re-
place hoses that show signs of cracking,
weakening, or ballooning.
2.3
Tighten hose clamps as necessary, but do
not overtighten, as hose life can be ad-
versely affected.
2.4 Be sure the hose support brackets are
securely fastened. Make sure the hoses
are not located near sources of wear,
abrasion, or high heat.
IMPORTANT: Replace all hoses, including
heater hoses, at the same time. Service-type
knitted or braided yarn-reinforced neoprene
hose is acceptable. Silicone hoses having an
extended service life can be substituted for the
reinforced neoprene type. See the Freightliner
Service Parts Catalog or contact your Freight-
liner dealer.
3. Check the steering wheel for excessive play. See
Fig. 15.16.
3.1 With the front tires straight ahead, turn the
steering wheel until motion is observed at
the front wheels.
3.2
Align a reference mark on a ruler, then
slowly turn the steering wheel in the oppo-
site direction until motion is again detected
at the wheels.