Information

  • Farm Name

  • Inspection Conducted on

  • Location
  • Conducted by

  • References - Work Health and Safety Act 2020, Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022, Worksafe WA guides & Publications, Farmsafe Australia, Australian Centre for Agriculture Health and Safety, University of Sydney and other relevant documentation available across Australia.

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Pre-start Tractor

Before you Start your checks

Are you competent to operate/been instructed on the correct use of this tractor?

  • Do not proceed - contact your supervisor and await instruction.

Ensure vehicle has all its power sources isolated

  • Turn off the isolator, remove the key from the ignition, ensure all hand/mechanical brakes are applied

Check engine oil level

  • Park on a flat surface, check engine oil before starting engine or 5 minutes after engine has stopped

Check Radiator expansion tank

  • Check to see that the coolant level is between the FULL and LOW marks of recovery tank. When coolant level drops due to evaporation, add correct inhibitor/rain water only up to the FULL level

Clean grill and radiator screen

  • To clean detach screen and remove foreign matter

Check air cleaner dust indicator

  • Check dust indicator on air cleaner body, if red signal visible, clean immediately

Check brake and clutch pedal

  • Inspect brake and clutch pedals for free travel and smooth operation

Check indicators, gauges, and meter

  • Inspect lights for broken bulbs or lenses

Check seat belts

  • Check for worn or frayed belts, and that catches are clear of dust

Refuel

  • Turn key to ON check fuel gauge. Fill when tank shows 1/4 or less. Refuel with diesels if required, when you start refueling an intermittent buzzer sounds, stop refueling when buzzer goes continuos.

Warning and caution labels

  • Check that all labels are still visible

Tyre pressure

  • Tyre pressure FRONT 140 Kaplan (1.4kgf/cm2, 20 psi) REAR (1.4kgf/cm2, 20 psi). If utilizing front end loader, ensure front tyres are set to maximum inflation

  • Photos if required from inspection

Sign off

  • Select date

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