General • Inspections

Loader Backhoe Pre-use Inspection Checklist

This pre-use 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

Loader Backhoe Pre-use Inspection Checklist

This pre-use 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.

Operator:

Company:

Location:

Make & Model:

Hour Meter Reading:

Meter name

Unit

Date:

Unit No.:

POWER OFF CHECKS

Underneath Machines:

Wheels & Tires

Yes
No
N / A

Steering rods/links

Yes
No
N / A

Axles

Yes
No
N / A

Lights/Strobes

Yes
No
N / A

Mirrors/Visibility aids

Yes
No
N / A

Engine/Engine compartment:

Belts/Hoses

Yes
No
N / A

Cables/Wires

Yes
No
N / A

Debris

Yes
No
N / A

Battery/Batteries:

Terminals tight

Yes
No
N / A

Clean/Dry/Secure

Yes
No
N / A

Hydraulics:

Cylinders/Rods

Yes
No
N / A

Hoses/Lines/Fittings

Yes
No
N / A

Pins/Locks

Yes
No
N / A

Fluids:

Engine oil (level)

Yes
No
N / A

Engine oil (leaks)

Yes
No
N / A

Engine coolant (level)

Yes
No
N / A

Engine coolant (leaks)

Yes
No
N / A

Hydraulic oil (level)

Yes
No
N / A

Hydraulic oil (leaks)

Yes
No
N / A

Fuel/Battery (level)

Yes
No
N / A

Fuel/Battery (leaks)

Yes
No
N / A

Chassis:

Cab/Glass/Doors

Yes
No
N / A

Emergency Exit

Yes
No
N / A

Entry/Exit steps

Yes
No
N / A

ROPS/FOPS/TOPS

Yes
No
N / A

Counterweight/Counterweight bolt(s)

Yes
No
N / A

Fire Extinguisher/Suppression System

Yes
No
N / A

Digging Assembly:

Boom/Dipper/Attachment

Yes
No
N / A

Articulated joints

Yes
No
N / A

Other:

POWER ON CHECKS

Unit starts and runs properly

Yes
No
N / A

Instruments/Gauges

Yes
No
N / A

Hour Meter

Yes
No
N / A

Warning lights/audible alarms

Yes
No
N / A

Fuel level

Yes
No
N / A

Horn/audible warning device(s)

Yes
No
N / A

Function controls:

Drive – forward/reverse

Yes
No
N / A

Steer – left/right

Yes
No
N / A

Turret rotate

Yes
No
N / A

Bucket/Boom/Dipper/Attachment

Yes
No
N / A

Accessories

Yes
No
N / A

Emergency/auxiliary controls

Yes
No
N / A

Wipers

Yes
No
N / A

Seatbelt inspected & fastened

Yes
No
N / A

GENERAL

Housekeeping

Yes
No
N / A

Manufacturer's operating manuals

Yes
No
N / A

Decals/Warnings/Placards

Yes
No
N / A

Misc. parts – loose/missing/broken

Yes
No
N / A

WORKPLACE INSPECTION

Drop-offs or holes

Yes
No
N / A

Bumps and floor/ground obstructions

Yes
No
N / A

Debris

Yes
No
N / A

Overhead obstructions

Yes
No
N / A

Energized power lines

Yes
No
N / A

Hazardous locations

Yes
No
N / A

Ground surface and support conditions

Yes
No
N / A

Pedestrian/vehicle traffic

Yes
No
N / A

Wind and weather conditions

Yes
No
N / A

Other possible hazards

Yes
No
N / A

Report any problems found to your supervisor/employer. ALWAYS lock/tag-out unsafe equipment.

Comments

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Alternative operator’s initials:

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)