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  • Pre-use Mobile Crane Inspection Checklist

  • The operator completes inspection before beginning work, keeps the form on the crane during work, and forwards to the equipment custodian once work is completed. A service request must be submitted if any item fails inspection

  • Operator:

  • Date:

  • Crane #

  • Model:

  • Signature:

Visual Inspection

  • Engine fluid level correct (check dip stick or sight glass)

  • Hydraulic fluid level correct (check dip stick or sight glass)

  • Hydraulic system exhibits no apparent weeping or leaks

  • Air system exhibits no audible leaks

  • Tire pressure acceptable and tire not damaged

  • Telescoping boom exhibits no damage to structure, wear pads, boom stops, or cylinder

  • Wire rope free of dirt, excess lube, kinks, and wires and is spooled correctly

  • Reeving correct

  • Wedge sockets and wire rope clips not distorted, cracked, or missing

  • Block not damaged

  • Ball and hook is free to swivel and rotate

  • Guards are in place

  • Outrigger float(s) secured with pad pin

Cab

  • Handrails in place and not damaged

  • Operator's manual in vehicle

  • Load chart legible and visible to operator

  • Hand signal chart visible to workers

  • Charged fire extinguisher in place

  • Cab glass not cracked and wipers are functional

  • Gauges and Indicators

  • Load moment indicator operational

  • Drum rotation indicator functioning

  • Boom length indicator functioning

  • Boom angle indicator functioning

  • Engine: hydraulic, air, electrical, oil pressure, temperature, and fuel

Operational Inspection

  • Correct counterweight for the load

  • Main hoist control functioning

  • Auxiliary hoist control functioning

  • Anti-two block in place and functioning

  • Swing brake

  • Lights and horns functional

  • Explain any item marked "fail"

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