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Excavator Pre-Start Inspection Checklist & Defect Report

This pre-start checklist intends to identify defects and safety hazards before operation. The main aim of a pre-start checklist inspection is to ensure that your equipment is safe to use.
MaintainX
07/16/2022

Excavator Pre-Start Inspection Checklist & Defect Report

This pre-start checklist intends to identify defects and safety hazards before operation. The main aim of a pre-start checklist inspection is to ensure that your equipment is safe to use.

    Site Address:

    Plant:

    Rego:

    Operator:

    Hours/Kms:

    Walk Around Inspection

    Hydraulic Cylinders (lub and checked)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hydraulics (No leaks or damage)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Quick hitch and pins (functional)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Seat and Seat belt (functional)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Safety bar

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    FOPs and side mesh

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Tyres correctly inflated and no damage

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    fluid leaks

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Rotating Beacon

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Transmission Oil

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Engine oil (level)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Coolant level and leaks

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hydraulic Oil

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Battery (Brackets Terminals and Levels)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Clean windows

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Attachments (check for damage)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Warning Decals

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Operational Check

    Steering System (steers well)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Park Brake (holds on incline)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Stearing clutches (no excessive play)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Creep (Non when controls in neutral)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hydraulic Lockout

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Foot Pedals (Operate Correctly)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Ground Engaging Tools

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Precleaner (clean)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hom and reverse alarm

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Wipers and washers

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Gauges (operating correctly)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hand Controlls (operate correctly)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Lights

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Cab interior

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Boom Arm (Extends to full travel)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Tilt/Crowd (Tilt and Crowd to full travel)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Foot pedals (operate correctly)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Auxiliary Hydraulics

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

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