Title: Check the hydraulic clutch slave and master cylinders, lines, fittings, and hoses, if applicable.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology I (20107-I) > Section: Preventive Maintenance and Inspection: Servicing the Drive Train

Checking should include

- measuring fluid levels
- looking for fluid leaks
- looking at lines, fittings, and connection points to ensure they are free from leaks and chafing
- identifying the manufacturer type of the fluid in the hydraulic clutch system.

ASE VIII: Hydraulics: D. Hoses, Fittings, and Connections

ASE 2: II. Drive Train: B. Clutch (P-1)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What effect does age have on seals?
- What might be the problem when a clutch slave cylinder is not operating correctly and the fuel level is not low?
- What are the consequences of not using the brake fluid recommended for the vehicle?