Volvo VNL 780 Operator's Manual page 244

234 OPERATION
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Frame and cross members: no bends, cracks or breaks.
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Air tubing and electrical wiring: secured against snagging and chafing.
Left Fuel Tank(s)
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Securely mounted and not damaged or leaking.
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Fuel lines secure and not leaking. Check that shut-off valves are open.
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Tank(s) full of fuel. Cap on and secure.
Battery Area
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Open the battery box. Battery box securely mounted to vehicle.
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Batteries secured against movement.
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Battery cases not broken or leaking. Battery cables free from damage.
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Tops of batteries and terminals clean and free from foreign material.
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If equipped, replace battery lid and make sure it is securely fastened.
In the Cab
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Check steps and grab handles for looseness or breakage. Also, clean them if there is
any substance that makes them slippery, which makes cab entry/exit hazardous.
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Start the engine. If equipped, check that exhaust rain cap opens when accelerating
engine.
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Check gauges and tell-tale light function. See the Instruments and Controls section.
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Check function of low air warning.
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Check clutch function. If equipped, check for clutch brake function.
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Check windshield wipers and washers and horns, including back-up alarm, if equipped.