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Manual Pretrip Inspection

(Before Starting the Unit)

Pretrip inspections are an important part of a preventative

maintenance program designed to minimize operating

problems and breakdowns. Perform this pre-trip inspection

before every trip involving refrigerated cargo.

NOTE: Pretrip inspections are not intended to take the place

of regular maintenance inspections.

Fuel: Make sure the diesel fuel supply is adequate to

guarantee engine operation to the next check point. Allow for

maximum fuel consumption of one gallon per hour of engine

operation.

Engine Oil: Check the engine oil level. It should be at the

Full mark when the dipstick is threaded all the way into the oil

pan. Do not overfill.

Engine Coolant: Check the engine coolant level. The engine

coolant must have antifreeze protection to –30 F (–34 C).

Maintain a minumum of 50% Ethylene Glycol based coolant

and 50% water mixture. Do not mix solution any stronger than

68% Ethylene Glycol based coolant and 32% water for use in

extreme temperatures.

The engine is designed to operate on Ethylene Glycol based

coolant. This is the only recommended coolant type. Failure to

use the proper antifreeze mixture could cause plugging or

engine overheating. Do not mix brands, use water alone or mix

rust inhibitors.

Do not overfill the coolant.

CAUTION: Turn the engine off before checking the

engine oil level.

WARNING: Do not remove the expansion tank cap

while the coolant is hot.