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It\u2019s no surprise that there are many variations when it comes to truck maintenance schedules.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s no surprise that there are many variations when it comes to truck maintenance schedules.<\/p>\n
The operating conditions for the individual vehicles or the fleet vehicles in general, help to determine what systems need to be serviced and when. In addition, the truck service information source will point out specific components that need to be checked, lubricated, cleaned, or replaced during those services. As a result, the systems with regularly-scheduled maintenance get ongoing attention and minor concerns are typically corrected.<\/p>\n
But what about all those incidental things that are not typically part of a regular service?<\/p>\n
Over time and use, things wear or break. Does this scenario sound familiar: When you go to operate \u201cthis or that\u201d in the truck, you need to push, wiggle, twist, hold, pound on, or make sure the stars are aligned in some way, in order to make your \u201cthis or that\u201d work. Moreover, all the while you\u2019re going through those antics you\u2019re thinking, \u201cI really need to get that looked at,\u201d only to forget about it when the truck is in for service.<\/p>\n
Eventually dealing with those incidental problems becomes part of the day. Granted, at times it can be expensive to take care of those minor inconveniences. Still, the problems are unlikely to fix themselves and more of their problem friends will sooner or later join the party. So, to help avoid all those incidental problems from accumulating, it may prove beneficial to the operator\u2019s peace of mind and also to the vehicle\u2019s longevity to check them and address any issues.<\/p>\n
1) Mirrors and sun visors: Are the pivot points tight enough to hold the mirror or visor in place during operation? Do the pivot points also provide smooth movement? Obviously mirrors and visors that need constant readjustment are not only annoying, they can result in operator distraction and pose a safety issue.<\/p>\n
2) Seat belts: Seat belts have a way of getting stiff and frayed. Check the appropriate truck repair information<\/a> resource, like TruckSeries from Mitchell 1, to verify seat belts are in proper working order.<\/p>\n 3) Seat adjusters: Check for smooth and full range of motion for the seat adjustments.<\/p>\n 4) Interior lights: Ensure all the various lights inside the cab are operational.<\/p>\n 5) Door handles: Ensure the handles for opening the doors, internally and externally, work smoothly. Check that the door pull shut handles are secure with no missing attaching hardware or broken handles.<\/p>\n 6) Door hinges: Lubricate as recommended with appropriate lubrication. Check for hinge wear and to see if door is misaligned from wear or damage.<\/p>\n Of course these are just a few of the areas where problems can form. In addition to your truck service information software, another great resource that can help to identify minor vehicle annoyances is the driver. The driver will have a good idea of what does not work properly and will be more than happy to have those little annoying issues corrected.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Want to learn about TruckSeries?<\/h1>\n
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