Daily Plant Prestarts
Tractor Daily Pre-Start Checklist
Daily pre-start inspection for agricultural, landscaping and slasher tractors covering ROPS, PTO guarding, three-point linkage, hitched implements and front-end loaders. Completed by the operator before each use.
42 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| TRACTOR DETAILS | ||
| Date | ___________________________ | |
| Tractor ID / Registration | ___________________________ | |
| Make & Model | ___________________________ | |
| Implement / Attachment in Use | ___________________________ | |
| Operator Name | ___________________________ | |
| Hour Meter Reading | ___________________________ | |
| ENGINE & FLUIDS | ||
| Engine oil level adequate | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hydraulic / transmission oil level adequate | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Coolant level adequate | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fuel level adequate | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No leaks under tractor or around engine | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Radiator screen and air intake clear of grass and debris | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| ROLLOVER & OPERATOR PROTECTION | ||
| ROPS fitted, upright and locked (foldable ROPS raised) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Seatbelt fitted, serviceable and worn with ROPS | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Seat secure; no passengers unless a proper seat is fitted | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Steps and handholds secure | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| PTO & GUARDING | ||
| PTO master shield fitted and secure on tractor | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| PTO shaft guard fully covers shaft, rotates freely, chains attached | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Implement input guard in place | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| PTO engages and disengages correctly | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| LINKAGE, HITCH & IMPLEMENTS | ||
| Three-point linkage arms, pins and lynch pins secure | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Stabiliser / sway chains adjusted | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Drawbar and hitch pin secure with retaining clip | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Implement guards, blades and skids serviceable | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Front-end loader (if fitted): arms, pins, quick-attach locks secure | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hydraulic remote hoses connected, no leaks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| TYRES, BRAKES & STEERING | ||
| Tyres: no cuts or bulges; pressures correct | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Wheel nuts all present and tight | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Brake pedals locked together for road / high-speed travel | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Brakes and park brake effective | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Steering: no excessive free play | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| LIGHTS & SIGNALS | ||
| Head, tail, indicator and hazard lights operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Flashing beacon operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Horn operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fire extinguisher present and within service date (if required) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| SITE CONDITIONS | ||
| Slopes, banks, ditches and drop-offs identified | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Bystanders kept clear of slasher / mower discharge zone | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects found (describe or write "None") | ___________________________ | |
| Defects reported to supervisor | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Tractor fit for operation | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Operator Signature | ___________________________ | |
| Supervisor Signature | ___________________________ | |