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Tractor Inspection Checklist: Daily.

Use this pre-operation procedure checklist to help you reduce maintenance costs and the burden on the maintenance department. That's because equipment inspections, when done regularly and properly, ensures the longevity of your heavy equipment.
MaintainX
07/21/2022

Tractor Inspection Checklist: Daily.

Use this pre-operation procedure checklist to help you reduce maintenance costs and the burden on the maintenance department. That's because equipment inspections, when done regularly and properly, ensures the longevity of your heavy equipment.

    Before starting tractor, check all fluid levels.

    Engine oil

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Coolant

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fuel

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hydraulic fluid

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other fluids

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Check underneath for leaks or any accumulated puddles

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Tires and Wheels

    Properly Inflated

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Check tires for cuts or breaks in the tread or sidewalls

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Observe lug nuts and see if they appear tight

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Batteries

    Securely held down

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Connections are clean

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Electrolyte level is good

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    General Condition

    Cracked or broken parts

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Leaking or damaged hoses

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    All shields are in place

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Loose parts, bolts, or nuts

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    SMV emblem is in place, clean, and unfaded

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Steps are clean of any grease or mud

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Once in the operator seat:

    Check the seatbelt to see if it is functioning.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    After starting the tractor, observe the engine oil pressure gauge and make sure there is oil pressure in the engine.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Turn on the lights and flashers. Walk around the tractor and see if all the lights and flashers are functioning.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
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