Excavator (Front Shovel) Equipment Checklist

• Serial #

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Starting the machine

• Perform walk around inspection

  ✔

  ✖

• Mount the machine using 3 points of contact

  ✔

  ✖

• Turn the battery disconnect switch to ON

  ✔

  ✖

• Adjust seat, arm rests

  ✔

  ✖

• Fasten seat belt

  ✔

  ✖

• Confirm all implements are grounded

  ✔

  ✖

• Move hydraulic lock lever into the LOCKED position

  ✔

  ✖

• Make sure all personnel are clear of machine

  ✔

  ✖

• Turn the key start switch to ON

  ✔

  ✖

• Perform start-up test on the monitoring panel

  ✔

  ✖

• Turn the key start switch to START; Crank engine

  ✔

  ✖

Machine warm-up

• Allow machine to warm-up for 5 minutes at low idle

  ✔

  ✖

• Engage and disengage hydraulic controls to help speed warm-up of hydraulic oil

  ✔

  ✖

• Cycle all controls to allow warm oil to circulate through all cylinders and lines

  ✔

  ✖

• Check gauges and action lights frequently

  ✔

  ✖

Moving the machine

• Make sure the area is clear

  ✔

  ✖

• Move hydraulic lock lever into the RUN position

  ✔

  ✖

• Raise all lowered implements

  ✔

  ✖

• Move travel controls in the direction you want to go (check machine rotation: final drives are to rear)

  ✔

  ✖

Machine shut-down

• Park machine on smooth, level area

  ✔

  ✖

• Ground all hydraulic implements

  ✔

  ✖

• Move Hydraulic lock lever into the LOCKED position

  ✔

  ✖

• Allow engine to run at LOW IDLE for 5 minutes

  ✔

  ✖

• Turn key start switch to OFF and remove key

  ✔

  ✖

• Turn battery disconnect switch to OFF

  ✔

  ✖

• Dismount machine using 3-point contact

  ✔

  ✖

• Conduct post-operation walk around inspection

  ✔

  ✖

Overall Rating

• Is the equipment safe to use?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

Recommendation

• Write recommendations here

Completion

• Full name and Signature of the Inspector

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