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Telehandler Details

  • Company / Owner

  • Make

  • Model

  • Serial No

  • Hours

Inspector Details

  • Site conducted

  • Prepared by

  • Conducted on

GENERAL

  • 1. Scheduled Maintenance - Check Service History and arrange for service to be conducted if due

  • 2. Manufacturer's Bulletins - Ensure all Manufacturer's Service & Safety Bulletins have been conducted/complied with

  • 3. Logbook - Review logbook for faults

  • 4. Load Chart - Ensure in cab, not missing/damaged and is legible

  • 5. Operators Manual - Check provided in cab

  • 6. Operation, Safety & Warning Decals - Ensure legible and fitted per Manufacturer's instructions, not missing/damaged

  • 7. Manufacturers ID Plate - Ensure fitted & states compliance to - <br>AS1418.19 2007 - Australian units supplied after Oct 2007 AS10896.1 2019 Australian unites supplied after Sept 2020

ENGINE

  • 8. Fluid Levels - Check engine oil, coolant levels, no leaks

  • 9. Fuel System - No leaks. Fuel lines secured correctly and not chafing or damaged

  • 10. Exhaust System - Not damaged or leaking

  • 11. Fan, Air Conditioner, Drive Belts & Pulleys - Check condition, tension, alignment and security ok

TRANSMISSION

  • 12. Fluid Levels - Check Transmission, axle and torque hub oil levels ok etc and no leaks

  • 13. Transmission Mounts - Check not damaged or loose

  • 14. Drive Shaft - Check no damage or undue wear, Universal joint mounting bolts tight

WHEEL & TYRES

  • 15. Tyre Specification - Check correct Tyres are fitted as per Manufacturer's Specifications i.e. as per rating, ply, Tyre pressure, etc shown on Load Chart

  • 16. Tyre Damage - Check Tyres not excessively damaged or worn, Tyre pressures correct N.B See Load Chart in Cab for Tyre pressures

  • 17. Wheels & Wheel Nuts - Inspect wheels for damage and ensure wheel nuts are in place and torqued to Manufacturer's Specification

CHASSIS

  • 18. Guards/Panels - Ensure all guards/panels are fitted and none loose or damaged

  • 19. Structural Components - Check structural components for corrosion, cracks, wear and/or damage

  • 20. Structural Welds - Visually check all structural welds for cracks

  • 21. Critical Fasteners, Retainers & Pivot Pins - Check all critical fasteners, retaining mechanisms and pivot pins are in place and properly secured/tight

  • 22. Counterweight (if fitted) - Check counterweight securely attached (no missing or loose bolts etc)

  • 23. Fuel Tank - Check mounts not damaged or loose

  • 24. Lifting & Tie Down Lugs - Check for cracks/damage

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • 25. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir - Check level ok

  • 26. Major Hydraulic Components - Check pumps, motors, cooler, etc not damaged or leaking oil

  • 27. Hoses & Flexine Pipes - Not excessively damaged or leaking

  • 28. Hydraulic Filters - Check for leaks (return and transmission filters)

  • 29. Hydraulic Cylinders - Visually check the following

  • (i) No leaks or damage to cylinder rods

  • (ii) All welds for cracks

  • (iii) Cylinder pins not worn or cracked and keeper pins ok

  • (v) Hydraulic circuit pressures ok

  • (vi) Quick connectors (located at boom head) are tight, not damaged or leaking

  • (vii) Speeds of hydraulic movements are within Manufacturer's Specifications

  • (viii) Load holding value operation

  • (ix) Boom Lift Cylinder - Conduct a creep test per Manufacturer's Instructions

BRAKES

  • 30. Brake Fluid - Check level ok

  • 31. Brake System - Check the following

  • (i) Brake system

  • (ii) Pipes, hoses, line secured correctly

  • (iii) Brakes operate correctly, and performance is per Manufacturer's Specifications

  • 32. Park Brake - Check holds on maximum rated slope

  • 33. Drive Declutch System or Inching Function - Check operating correctly

STEERING

  • 34. Steering Components (King Pins, Linkages, Hyd Cylinders) - No undue wear, secured correctly, No leaks from cylinders

CAB

  • 35. Cab - Check for damage

  • 36. Emergency Exit Provision (as applic) - Check window opens, or hammer supplied for breaking window

  • 37. FOPS/ROPS - Not damaged, Manufacturer's ID plate provided and legible

  • 38. UHF/Other Radios (if fitted) - Secure, not damaged Check frequency selection and scan operation ok

  • 39. Driver's Seat - Check no damage, adjustments function ok, Air suspension seat works correctly

  • 40. Seat Belt - Check no damage, nicks or fraying etc

  • 41. Windows - Check secure, not damaged/cracked, latches work

  • 42. Operators Window and/or Barrier Between Boom & Cab - Ensure not missing or damaged. N.B. Missing windows/barriers can trap operator and cause serious injury or fatality if the operator leans out of, or any part of the operators body extends out of the cab & into the path of the boom

  • 43.Windscreen Wipers/Washers - Check operation ok, blades not worn, washer fluid level ok

  • 44. Rear View Mirrors - Check condition ok

  • 45. Cab Door - Check operation and condition, including handles and locks ok

  • 46. Cab Floor - Check clean and non slip rubber matting/abrasive paper etc not damaged or worn out

  • 47. Heater/Demister - Check operation ok

  • 48. Air Conditioning (if fitted) - Check operation ok

  • 49. Cab Air Filter - Check clean, not damaged

  • 50. Access Steps - Check secure and not damaged

  • 51. Fire Extinguisher (where required) - Check not damaged, charged and within test date

  • 52. Wiring Harnesses & Cables - Secured correctly, not damaged

  • 53. Lights & Indicators - Check operation ok

  • 54. Horn - Check operation ok

  • 55. Reversing Alarm - Check operation ok

  • 56. Revolving Light (if fitted) - Check operation ok

  • 57. Warning Lights & Indicators - Check operation per Manufacturer's Instructions

  • 58. Emergency Stop(s) (if fitted) - Check operation ok

  • 59.Battery Condition & Security - Check ok

  • 60. Boom Controls - Check all boom controls operate correctly and return to neutral when released

  • 61. Speed Controls - Test drive abnd check operation of drive and transmission selectors (fwd/rev, 1st, 2nd, 3rd gear etc)

SAFETY FEATURES & CUT -OUTS

  • 62. Park Brake/ Start Interlock - Check operation as per Manufacturer's Instructions N.B. Telehandler must NOT start unless park brake is applied etc

  • 63. External Boom Angle Indicator - Installed, working and legible N.B. Usually attached to side of boom. Must be visible by operator from cab

  • 64. Electronic Boom Angle Indicator (for all attachments, if fitted) - Check that the boom angle indicator on indicator screen corresponds to the externally mounted boom angle indicator

  • 65. Lateral Slope Indicator - Installed, working and legible N.B Measures side angle. Usually fitted on dashboard, must be visible by operator in cab

  • 66. Longitudinal Slope Indicator - Installed, working and legible N.B. Usually attached to "boom side" window of cab, must be visible by operator in cab

  • 67. Electronic Boom Length Indicator (if fitted) - Check indicator corresponds to length markings on boom(s)

  • 68. Outrigger Operation & Interlock Cut-outs - Check operation per Manufacturer's Specifications N.B. 'Drive' to disable when outriggers are set

  • 69. Four Wheel & Crab Steering (if applic) (i) Operation Check

  • (ii) Road Use - when "Road Use" mode is selected, check steering reverts to "front wheel steer" and the following functions are locked out<br>a. Boom Functions (raise, lower, telescope in/out)<br>b. Frame Levelling <br>c. Ability to operate attachments

  • 70. Telescopic Boom Length Indicator - Markings on boom sections legible N.B. Extend boom to view, usually marked 'A' 'B' 'C' 'D' etc and corresponds with letters (or numbers) on Load Chart

  • 71. Longitudinal Stability, Load Limit Cut-outs & Override Mechanism<br>(i) Test longitudinal stability indicator and limiter operates per Manufacturer's instructions

  • (ii) Overload override mechanism operates as per Manufacturer's instructions

  • (iii) Load limiting devices (if fitted) - test as per Manufacturer's instructions

  • 72. Frame Levelling System (if fitted) - Check operation per Manufacturer's specifications

BOOM ASSEMBLY

  • 73. Structural Components - Check for corrosion, cracks, wear, distortion, misalignment and/or damage

  • 74. Structural Welds - Visually check all welds for cracks

  • 75. Critical Fasterners, Retaining Mechanisms & Pivot Pins - Check in place and properly secured/tight

  • 76. Boom Pads - Check wear within tolerance and not damaged (including internal boom pads and mounting bolts)

  • 77. Boom Pivot Pins, Bearings and Bushes - Not damaged, no excess play

  • 78.Extension Chains - Check not worn, Lubricate chains per Manufacturer's Insutructions

  • 79. Boom Head (Front Boom) - Check not damaged

  • 80. Boom Head Pivot Pins - Check securely correctly and not damaged or worn

FORK CARRIAGE

  • 81. Forks - Check not worn beyond Manufacturer's tolerance and are a matching set

  • 82. Load Guard - Check condition and correctly attached. Not damaged or loose

  • 83. Attachment Carriage - Check not damaged or cracked, check all fasteners tight

  • 84. Fork Carriage - Check pivot pins secured correctly and not damaged or worn

  • 85. Attachment ' Quick Connect' Mechanism - Check safety pin and clip ok, not missing

  • 86. Hydraulic Quick Connect Interlock (if fitted) - Check cut-out operates correctly

  • 87. Attachment Tilt Operation & Compensation System - Check operation ok N.B. Typically this keeps the forks level as the boom is raised

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