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Engine:

  • Adjust engine valves to specs
  • Replace mechanical injectors/ test electronic injectors – replace as needed
  • Replace worn belts and hoses
  • Pressure test cooling system, check t-stat & radiator cap
  • Drain and refill cooling system
  • Test anti-freeze to -40F and check DCA level
  • Inspect/repair air intake piping & clamp tightness
  • Inspect/repair turbo
  • Inspect/repair exhaust system
  • Change engine oil and filters
  • Change Fuel filter
  • Change coolant filter
  • Replace air filter
  • Inspect/repair air cleaner indicator

Rear Carriers:

  • Inspect for proper operation
  • Inspect for external leaks
  • Replace lubricant
  • Replace breathers

Tires:

  • Install new steer axle tires
  • Install new recap drive tires

Brakes:

  • Inspect brakes & drums - must be at least 70%
  • Inspect slack adjusters & chambers
  • Inspect brake camshafts
  • Adjust brakes as needed
  • Service Air drier
  • Drain water from air tanks
  • Inspect brake tubing for leaks or wear

Mixer Assembly:

  • Install rebuilt ZF Gear Box
  • Change/flush Hydraulic fluids and filters
  • Inspect rollers for condition & alignment
  • Repair hopper and chute system
  • Inspect/repair hydraulic leaks - hoses, cylinders, pumps & manifold
  • Inspect water system for operation & condition
  • Inspect constant speed operation
  • Replace drum to better than 50% drum and fin thickness
  • Repair all lights
  • Inspect cooler fan and cooler operation
  • Inspect fenders & mounting
  • Inspect wash down platform & safety rails
  • Repair cables and controls
  • Inspect operation of all controls front and rear
  • Inspect ladder condition & operation
  • Inspect slump meter operation
  • Inspect extension chute racks, cable & straps
  • Inspect pedestals & mounting - repair cracks
  • Inspect tow loop
 

Transmission:

  • Inspect Transmission for proper operation
  • Inspect Transmission for external leaks
  • Inspect/adjust clutch operation, lube pivot points
  • Inspect PTO operation
  • Replace lubricant
  • Replace breather
  • If Automatic Trans change filters

Electrical:

  • Install new batteries
  • Install new battery jumper cables and inspect others
  • Inspect battery box and holddown bolts
  • Inspect charging/starting system operation
  • Inspect/repair exterior lights to work
  • Inspect/repair warning lights and alarms

Chassis:

  • Inspect king pins
  • Inspect steering gear, spindle, tie rods & drag link
  • Inspect/fill oil level in power steering system
  • Install new wheel seals
  • Inspect front & rear springs, pins & u-bolts
  • Inspect driveshaft, yokes, u-joints & carrier bearings
  • Inspect/repair cracked crossmembers
  • Inspect/repair cracked trunion
  • Inspect for frame cracks
  • Lubricate chassis

Cab:

  • Inspect/repair operation of gauges
  • Inspect/repair operation of warning devices
  • Inspect/repair operation of all lamps
  • Inspect/repair operation of mixer control lamps
  • Inspect/repair operation of horns
  • Inspect/repair operation of windshield wipers & washers
  • Fill washer fluid reservoir
  • Inspect/repair operation of Air Conditioning
  • Inspect/repair seats & seatbelts
  • Lube locks, latches and hinges

Paint repairs:

  • Steam clean complete unit
  • Chip concrete from frame and mixer assembly
  • Media blast frame, wheels and mixer assembly
  • Repair hood and cab as needed
  • Inspect/replace glass for cracks or chips
  • Paint cab, hood, chassis, mixer & running gear
  • Paint interior of cab
  • Install Second Generation decals
  • Install safety equipment
  • Inspect for proper chassis certification sticker in cab
  • Install chassis ID sticker
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