6 Scheduled Maintenance
Check/Lubricate Driveline U-Joints — Inspect the driveline
and u-joints for wear or damage. Lubricate with lithium grease.
Clean, Check, Adjust and Lube Fifth Wheel Jaws —
Remove dirt and excessive grease from the fifth wheel jaws.
Using a fifth wheel jaw gauge, measure the free play. If free
play exceeds 1/8 inch (3.175 mm), determine the cause of the
excessive play and either repair or replace the jaws per the
component manufacturer's recommendation.
Check/Lubricate Fifth Wheel Top Plate — Clean and inspect
the fifth wheel top plate for cracks or other damage. Apply
lithium grease to the surface of the top plate.
Check/Lubricate Fifth Wheel Pivot Pins — Inspect the fifth
wheel pivot pins for wear or damage. Lubricate with lithium
grease.
Check/Lubricate Boom Pivot Bearings — Inspect the boom
pivot bearings for wear or damage. Lubricate with lithium
grease.
Check/Lubricate Upper Cylinder Bearings — Inspect the
upper boom cylinder bearings for wear or damage. Lubricate
with lithium grease.
Add Grease to Autolube Reservoir — If the vehicle is
equipped with an automatic lubrication system, inspect all
lubrication points for sufficient grease. Fill the system's
reservoir with the proper type and quantity of grease per the
component manufacturer's recommendation.
Test Drive
Drive Vehicle to Check Overall Operation — Start and drive
the vehicle. Test the operation of all systems and components.
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