Painters USA Aerial Lift Pre start checklist

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL - between marks on site glass with axles and boom in the retracted positions

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD - no leaks or broken , frayed or disconnected wires or hydraulic hoses

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• FUEL LEVEL - adequate for intended purpose

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• GROUND CONTROL STATION - ALL function switches to neutral position

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• Tire & Rim - pressure correct (use fire sidewall or decal on chassis, lug nuts in place
  and secure, overall condition (no cut s, gouges, exposed ply

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• CHASSIS RETAINING PIN - at lower chassis pins are in place and secure (i.e.: steering, axles, etc.)

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• STEERING LINKAGE AND CYLINDER - secure, no damage or apparent hydraulic leaks

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• STRUCTURE - no collision damage, cracked weld, etc.

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• ENGINE OIL - within marks on dipstick

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• BATTERY - connectors tight, o frayed or Broken wires

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• TILT INDICATOR - no signs of loose wires or broken pieces. With ignition key in the "on"
  position, gently pull on the tilt alarm to confirm operation

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• MAIN HYDRAULIC PUMP - no leaks, hoses not cracked or worn

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• BOOM STRUCTURE - check for obvious physical damage, ensure that all retaining pins are in place and secure. Check all hydraulic cylinders, hoses and related fitting. Check all boom extension wear pads for snug fit and excessive wear

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• PLATFORM - rotator (no leaks, bolts secure), structure (no damage, no cracked welds),
  all function control switches return to neutral position

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• FUNCTION TEST - start machine and test operation of all controls form the ground control
  Station, including emergency stop

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• AUXILIARY POWER TEST - shut off machine with primary raised, leaving key on,
  ensure emergency stop is disengaged, engage primary boom lower control, flip up
  auxiliary power switch and hold toggle in "on" position, pump should engage and boom
  Will start to lower. Do not use unless in emergency situation or testing

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• PLATFORM CONTROL FUNCTION TEST - with engine started, test all platform controls,
  Including the auxiliary power function

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• TEST OSCILLATE AXLE LOCK OUT (IF APPLICABLE) - refer to operator's manual

• O.K.

• DEFICIENT

• N/A

• Date and time:

• Machine Unit #:

• Operator's Manual Present and understood

• Yes

• No

• Name of Operator and Signature:

  Sign

• Foreman:

  Sign

IF ANY PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS ARE NOTED, DO NOT USE MACHINE AND CALL YOUR SUPERVISOR.

SPOTTERS MUST BE USED AT ALL TIMES WHILE AERIAL LIFTS ARE IN USE

• Yes

  No

  N/A