Checklist · Daily Plant Prestarts
Dozer (Bulldozer) Daily Pre-Start Checklist
Daily pre-start inspection for crawler dozers covering the undercarriage, blade, ripper, final drives and ROPS/FOPS cab. Completed by the operator before the first use each shift on earthworks, clearing or landfill work.
42 checklist items
Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| MACHINE DETAILS | ||
| Date | ||
| Site / Project | ||
| Plant ID / Fleet Number | ||
| Make & Model | ||
| Operator Name | ||
| Operator Competency / VOC Reference | ||
| Hour Meter Reading (start of shift) | ||
| ENGINE & FLUIDS | ||
| Engine oil level adequate | Pass | Fail |
| Hydraulic oil level adequate | Pass | Fail |
| Coolant level adequate; radiator core and screens not blocked with debris | Pass | Fail |
| Transmission / powershift oil level adequate | Pass | Fail |
| Fuel level adequate for shift | Pass | Fail |
| No oil, fuel or coolant leaks (engine bay, belly pans, final drives) | Pass | Fail |
| Belly pans and engine compartment clear of built-up vegetation and debris (fire risk) | Pass | Fail |
| UNDERCARRIAGE | ||
| Track tension correct per manufacturer (no excessive sag or over-tension) | Pass | Fail |
| Track shoes and grouser bolts all present and tight | Pass | Fail |
| Track links, pins and bushes: no cracks or excessive wear | Pass | Fail |
| Idlers, carrier and track rollers turning, no leaks or flat spots | Pass | Fail |
| Sprocket segments secure, no broken teeth | Pass | Fail |
| Final drives: no oil leaks, guards in place | Pass | Fail |
| Track frame and recoil spring housing: no cracks or damage | Pass | Fail |
| BLADE & RIPPER | ||
| Blade, push arms and trunnions: no cracks or weld failures | Pass | Fail |
| Cutting edges and end bits secure, bolts tight | Pass | Fail |
| Tilt, lift and pitch cylinders: no leaks, full stroke | Pass | Fail |
| Ripper shank, tip, protector and pins secure (if fitted) | Pass | Fail |
| Hydraulic hoses and fittings: no chafing, cracks or leaks | Pass | Fail |
| SAFETY SYSTEMS & CAB | ||
| ROPS / FOPS canopy or cab intact, mounting bolts secure, no unauthorised modifications | Pass | Fail |
| Seatbelt serviceable and worn | Pass | Fail |
| Hydraulic and travel lockout lever engages and prevents movement | Pass | Fail |
| Service brakes / steering clutches and park brake hold machine on test | Pass | Fail |
| Horn and reversing alarm operational | Pass | Fail |
| Work lights and rotating beacon operational | Pass | Fail |
| Windows, screens and mirrors clean and undamaged | Pass | Fail |
| Reversing camera operational (if fitted) | Pass | Fail |
| Fire extinguisher present and within service date; fire suppression system gauge normal (if fitted) | Pass | Fail |
| Steps, grab rails and track tops clean for safe access (three points of contact) | Pass | Fail |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects found (describe or write "None") | ||
| Defects reported to supervisor | Yes | No |
| Machine tagged out of service (if unsafe) | Yes | No |
| Machine fit for operation | Yes | No |
| Operator Signature | ||
| Supervisor Signature | ||