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59. How can you check the slack adjuster?
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APark on level ground, turn off parking brakes, pull hard on each slack adjuster. It shouldn't move more than one inch.
BPark on level ground, turn off parking brakes and press brake pedal.
CPark on an incline and see if the vehicle rolls.
Detailed Explanation
The correct answer is "Park on level ground, turn off parking brakes, pull hard on each slack adjuster. It shouldn't move more than one inch.". This is based on federal CDL regulations and safety standards.
Correct Answer: Park on level ground, turn off parking brakes, pull hard on each slack adjuster. It shouldn't move more than one inch.
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