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  • Site conducted

  • Vehicle Registration:

  • Conducted by:

  • Date:

  • (VEHICLE MANAGER USE ONLY) Status of Report:

PreStart Checklist

  • Odometer:

  • Is the vehicle due for a service? (respond yes if the odometer reading is within 1000km of the due service)

  • Driver is to tick boxes once inspected and make comments below

  • Fuel Level

  • ENSURE FUEL IS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO DRIVING LONG DISTANCES

  • Oil Level is sufficient

  • ENSURE OIL IS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO DRIVING LONG DISTANCES

  • Are there any signs of oil leaks under or around the vehicle

  • Windscreen washer bottle level is sufficient

  • ENSURE THE WASHER BOTTLE WATER IS TOPPED UP IF LESS THAN HALF

  • Radiator Water Level is sufficient

  • ENSURE THE WATER LEVEL IS TOPPED AND SUFFICIENT PRIOR TO DRIVING

  • The tyre jack and tools are available in the vehicle

  • CONSULT YOUR MANAGER

  • The spare wheel is available and in good condition

  • PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • Tyres are in good condition and free from damage

  • PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • Wheel lock nuts are adequately secure

  • ENSURE THE WHEEL LOCK NUTS ARE TIGHTENED SECURELY BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE

  • Is this vehicle being used for Zippy freight transport

  • Is there a fire extinguisher in the vehicle

  • Has the Fire Extinguisher been tested in the last 6 months

  • Head lights are working and are free from damage

  • PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • Hazard lights and indicators are working and are free from damage

  • PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • Windscreen and windows are free from damage and are unobstructed

  • PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • The exterior of the car is clean

  • The interior of the car is clean

  • The horn is operating

  • Is there any other damage on the vehicle prior to you picking it up?

  • ENSURE TO ATTACH A PHOTO OF THE DAMAGE AND PROVIDE AS MUCH DETAIL AS POSSIBLE SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • Are there any other mechanical or electrical issues that need to be reported for repairs?

  • Please provide details:

  • Are you towing a trailer?

  • What trailer are you towing:

  • Trailer tyres are sufficiently inflated and free of excessive wear and damage

  • PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • Trailer wheel nuts are secure

  • ENSURE WHEEL NUTS ARE SECURED PRIOR TO TOWING THE TRAILER

  • Trailer is free from damage

  • PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • Trailer hitch and draw bar are free from damage

  • DO NOT DRIVE IF UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • The undercarriage of the trailer including springs, hangers and axels, is free from damage / cracking

  • PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • The bow shackle is the correct size for the trailer

  • ENSURE CORRECT SIZE BOW SHACKLE IS USED BEFORE TOWING

  • The trailer safety chain and shackle are available and free from damage

  • DO NOT DRIVE IF UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • Trailer indicators are operational

  • DO NOT DRIVE IF UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • Trailer lights (tail and warning) are operational

  • DO NOT DRIVE IF UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • Trailer doors & gates are secure and are free from damage

  • PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • Trailer jockey wheel is in good working order and locks are in place

  • PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • Trailer connection plug is free of damage

  • PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS IN NOTES SO AN ACTION CAN BE ASSIGNED TO RECTIFY

  • Does the trailer you are towing have mechanical or electronic brakes?

  • Have the mechanical brakes been engaged OR have the electric brakes been engaged through the controller?

  • Do not tow the trailer until the mechanical / electric brakes have been engaged via the appropriate mechanism

  • By confirming the following questions you acknowledge that you are responsible for ensuring the safe transportation of the trailer each time you tow it

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  • I confirm I will ensure the safety chain from the trailer to the vehicle is attached and secure before towing

  • I confirm I will ensure the tow hitch is firmly secured to the tow ball and is the correct size and fit before towing

  • I confirm I will ensure the trailer contents are stowed correctly / securely before towing

  • PLEASE SAVE THIS INSPECTION AND COMPLETE THE CQW BIN WASHER TRAILER PRESTART

  • PLEASE SAVE THIS INSPECTION AND COMPLETE THE CQW SEPTIC TRAILER PRESTART

  • PLEASE SAVE THIS INSPECTION AND COMPLETE THE TRAINING TRAILER TOWING PRESTART

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