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Equipment Pre-Use Inspection Checklist

By taking the following steps each day in this pre-use operation checklist, equipment owners and operators will prevent bad things from happening before they turn into costly downtime events, and will ensure that fleet managers can address concerns in equipment health and upkeep at times throughout the day with the least impact on productivity.
MaintainX
07/21/2022

Equipment Pre-Use Inspection Checklist

By taking the following steps each day in this pre-use operation checklist, equipment owners and operators will prevent bad things from happening before they turn into costly downtime events, and will ensure that fleet managers can address concerns in equipment health and upkeep at times throughout the day with the least impact on productivity.

    Date:

    Make:

    Vehicle #

    Model:

    Supervisor:

    (✓) for sufficient, (x) for requires attention

    Day:

    Visual Checks

    General condition of the equipment

    Housekeeping of the area – is the floor clear of obstacles?

    Check overhead guard/possible overhead obstructions

    Fire extinguisher is present and charged

    Fluid levels: oil fuel, and radiator

    Battery: charge, check cables, connections not loose

    Wheels and tires/tracks: wear, damage, air pressure

    Forks/backrest/mast/chains/rollers/bucket/blade: No damage, leaks, good working condition

    Chain anchor pins

    Fluid leaks, no damp spots or drips on ground

    Hoses: secure, leaks, worn Air filter intake: cleanliness

    Signage and stickers legible/ Capacity plate

    Propane tank(if applicable) – secured, connections tight, hose in good condition

    Operational Checks

    Engine: not rough, no noise or leaks

    Gauges/Horn: loud and working

    Lights: head lights and warning lights

    Seatbelt: good working order, damage

    Steering: loose, tight

    Tilt/Side shift: loose, sticks, leaks

    Brakes: foot, parking

    Details on areas for attention

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

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