Daily Plant Prestarts
Grader Daily Pre-Start Checklist
Daily pre-start inspection for motor graders covering the moldboard, circle, ripper, tandems, articulation and operator safety systems. Completed by the operator before each shift on road or civil works.
41 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| MACHINE DETAILS | ||
| Date | ___________________________ | |
| Plant ID / Registration | ___________________________ | |
| Make & Model | ___________________________ | |
| Operator Name | ___________________________ | |
| Hour Meter Reading (start of shift) | ___________________________ | |
| ENGINE & FLUIDS | ||
| Engine oil level adequate | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hydraulic oil level adequate | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Coolant level adequate | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Transmission oil level adequate | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Tandem drive housing oil level adequate (per service schedule) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fuel level adequate for shift | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No leaks under machine, engine bay or tandems | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| MOLDBOARD, CIRCLE & DRAWBAR | ||
| Moldboard: no cracks; cutting edges and end bits secure and serviceable | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Circle teeth and drive: no broken teeth, excessive wear or play | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Drawbar ball joint and wear strips serviceable | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Blade lift, side shift and tip cylinders: no leaks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Ripper / scarifier shanks and pins secure (if fitted) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Front blade / push plate secure (if fitted) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hydraulic hoses: no chafing, cracks or leaks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| FRAME, ARTICULATION & TANDEMS | ||
| Articulation lock pin removed and stowed before operation | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Articulation joint and front frame: no cracks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Tandem housings: no leaks or damage | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Front axle wheel lean function operates | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| TYRES, BRAKES & STEERING | ||
| All six tyres: no cuts, bulges or sidewall damage | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Wheel nuts all present and tight | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Service brakes effective on test | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Park brake holds machine | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Steering and articulation smooth, no excessive play | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| SAFETY SYSTEMS & CAB | ||
| ROPS cab intact and secure | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Seatbelt serviceable | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Horn and reversing alarm operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Lights, flashing beacon and road-travel lights operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Windows, wipers and mirrors clean; blade corners visible from seat | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Reversing camera operational (if fitted) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fire extinguisher present and within service date | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Steps and handrails secure and clean | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects found (describe or write "None") | ___________________________ | |
| Defects reported to supervisor | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Machine fit for operation | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Operator Signature | ___________________________ | |
| Supervisor Signature | ___________________________ | |