Daily Plant Prestarts
Roller / Compactor Daily Pre-Start Checklist
Daily pre-start inspection for smooth drum, padfoot, tandem asphalt and pneumatic tyred rollers, including drums, scrapers, vibration controls and water spray systems. Completed by the operator before each shift.
39 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| MACHINE DETAILS | ||
| Date | ___________________________ | |
| Plant ID / Registration | ___________________________ | |
| Roller Type (smooth drum / padfoot / tandem / multi-tyre) | ___________________________ | |
| 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 ☐ |
| Vibrator / exciter housing oil level adequate (per service schedule) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fuel level adequate for shift | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No leaks under machine or around drums | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| DRUMS, TYRES & SCRAPERS | ||
| Drum shell: no cracks or heavy damage; padfeet secure (if fitted) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Drum scrapers / scraper bars adjusted and secure | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Drum mounts and rubber isolators: no cracks or tears | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Rear drive tyres / multi-tyres: no damage, pressures correct | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Wheel nuts all present and tight | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| WATER SPRAY SYSTEM (ASPHALT ROLLERS) | ||
| Water tank filled; filler cap secure | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Spray nozzles clear and spraying evenly across drum | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Coco mats / tyre wetting system serviceable (if fitted) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| CONTROLS & BRAKES | ||
| Forward / reverse travel lever returns to neutral | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Vibration on / off and amplitude selection operate correctly | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Service brake (hydrostatic) stops machine smoothly | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Park brake holds machine on grade | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Steering / articulation: full lock both ways, no play | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Articulation lock removed and stowed before operation | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| SAFETY SYSTEMS | ||
| ROPS fitted, intact and not modified | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Seatbelt fitted, serviceable and worn | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Seat switch / operator presence system stops travel when seat vacated | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Emergency stop functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Horn and reversing alarm operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Lights and flashing beacon operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fire extinguisher present and within service date | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| SITE CONDITIONS | ||
| Edges, batters and soft ground identified and marked | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Exclusion zone around roller established for ground workers | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| 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 | ___________________________ | |