Equipment Pre-Use Inspection

Before every start. Takes 90 seconds. Prevents 90-minute breakdowns.

Equipment: Operator: Date: Start hours:

Walk-around (visual)

• ☐ No fluid puddles under machine
• ☐ Tires / tracks inflated or tensioned
• ☐ No obvious damage, cracks, loose bolts
• ☐ Lights / reflectors clean and functional
• ☐ ROPS / cab / safety glass intact

Engine compartment

• ☐ Engine oil at or above min line
• ☐ Coolant at or above min line
• ☐ Hydraulic reservoir at level
• ☐ Fuel tank filled
• ☐ Battery terminals clean, clamps tight
• ☐ Air filter indicator in green
• ☐ No fuel, oil, coolant smell

Operator station

• ☐ Seat belt working
• ☐ All gauges reading normal after start
• ☐ Brake working
• ☐ Steering responsive
• ☐ All controls move freely
• ☐ Horn functional

Implement (if attached)

• ☐ PTO guard in place
• ☐ Hitch pins with retainers
• ☐ Hydraulic couplers clean and coupled
• ☐ Safety chain attached (trailer)
• ☐ Implement-specific:

Abnormalities noted

Cleared for use? Y / N End-of-day hours: Abnormalities at stop:

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