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Cab Check/Engine Start

Oil Pressure Gauge

• Make sure oil pressure gauge is working.
• Check that pressure gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure or that the warning light goes off.
• If equipped, oil temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to the normal operating range.

Temperature Gauge

• Make sure the temperature gauge is working.
• Temperature should begin to climb to the normal operating range or temperature light should be off.

Air Gauge

• Make sure the air gauge is working properly.
• Build air pressure to governor cut-out, roughly 120-140 PSI

Ammeter/Voltmeter

• Check that gauges show alternator and/or generator is charging or that warning light is off.

Mirrors and Windshield

• Mirrors should be clean and adjusted properly from the inside.
• Windshield should be clean with no illegal stickers, no obstructions or no damage to the glass.

Note: If the vehicle is not equipped with electrical fuses, you must mention this to the examiner.

Wipers/Washers

• Check that wiper arms and blades are secure, not damaged and operate smoothly.
• If equipped, windshield washers must operate correctly.

Lights/Reflectors/Reflector Tape Condition (Sides and Rear)

Check that all external lights and reflective equipment are clean and functional. Light and reflector checks include:

• Clearance lights (red on rear, amber elsewhere).
• Headlights (high and low beams).
• Taillights.
• Backing lights.
• Turn signals.
• Four-way flashers.
• Brake lights.
• Red reflectors (on rear) and amber reflectors (elsewhere).
• Reflector tape condition.

Note: Checks of brake, turn signal and four-way flasher functions must be done separately.