Tractor Pre-Use Checklist at a glance
What it is: The form is the TRACTOR PRE-USE CHECKLIST.
A filled-in Tractor Pre-Use Checklist example: an inspector starts a checklist
How to fill out Tractor Pre-Use Checklist, box by box
Year, tractor number and date of inspection
Fill in YEAR and TRACTOR No., then INPECTORS INITIALS, DATE OF INSPECTION and REPAIR DATE/REPAIRER'S INITIALS.
Item inspected: OK or NR
For each ITEM INSPECTED, mark OK or NR.
NR = Needs Repair If the tractor is found to be unsafe, the condition must be reported immediately to the supervisor and get repaired.
More rules for Tractor Pre-Use Checklist
Windshield Tires: Are they properly inflated according to the operator's manual? Check tires for cuts or breaks in the tread or sidewalls. Three Point Hitch Assembly: is any attached or mounted equipment securely fastened? Engine Oil: Is the engine oil at the appropriate levels? Engine Coolant: Is the engine coolant at the appropriate levels? Are there any signs of leaks from hydraulics or transmission? PTO master shield is in place and in working condition. Hitch: are pins and bolts in proper place? Fuel Supply: fuel tank is full and securely fastened? If Operating on Road: is SMV sign clean and visible? Turn Signals are in working condition? Handrail, steps and platform clean, clear of trash and in good condition? If Operating a Tractor with Foldable ROPS: are ROPS correctly positioned; if not in a low clearance situation, ROPS should be in upright position and properly fastened. Walk around tractor and attached implement to visually check for any objects or individuals that may be present before mounting the operator's platform. In Operator's Seat: Check seat adjustment & securely fasten seatbelt.
KEY ON PROCEDURES Check gauges and instruments: Oil and battery lights are working properly? Engine Temperature gauge is in working condition? Hour Meter is in working condition? Standard Equipment: Steering is in working condition? Front, Tail, Brake, and Turn signal lights are in working condition? Horn is working properly?
ENGINE RUNNING PROCEDURES Standard Equipment: Windshield wiper is working properly?
Brakes are working properly?
Parking Brake is in working condition?
Hoist Operation is in working Condition?
Check all other items listed in operator's manual as recommended.
Sources
[1] Tractor Pre-Use Checklist, a generic template with no single issuer file (the Official source link on this page).
