VEHICLE/HEAVY EQUIPMENT PRE-USE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

INCIDENT NAME/NO.

RESOURCE ORDER NO

CONTRACTOR NAME

AGREEMENT NO.

EXPIRATION DATE

MAKE/MODEL

EQUIPMENT TYPE

VIN/SERIAL NO.

LICENSE NO./STATE

ROPS, roll-over protection system: Manufacturer-approved system secured to mainframe of tractor. Must include approved seat belts.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Gauges and lights: mounted and function properly

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Battery: check for corrosion, loose terminals, and hold downs.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Engine running: check oil pressure, knocks and leaks

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Sweeps, deflectors, safety screens

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Steering components: tight, free of play

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Brakes: damaged, worn or out of adjustment.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Exhaust system: equipped with a USFS-qualified spark arrester unless turbocharged.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Fuel system: free of leaks and damage.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Cooling system: full, free of leaks and damage.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Fan and fan belts: check for proper tension. No fraying/cracks.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Engine support, equalizer bar, springs, main springs: check shackle bolts, shifted spring leaf.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Belly plate, radiator guards: securely mounted and free from debris.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Final drive, transmission and differential: check for dripping.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Sprocket and idlers: crack in spokes, sharp sprocket teeth, no welds.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Tracks and rollers: no broken pads, loose rollers, broken flanges.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Dozer and assembly: trunnion bolts missing, cracks.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Rear hitch (drawbar): serviceable, safe.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Body and cab condition: describe dents and damage.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Equipment cleanliness: all areas free of flammable materials, noxious weeds, and invasive species.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

All hydraulic attachments: operate smoothly and all cylinders hold at extension; hose, lines, and pumps have no excessive wear and/or leaks.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Backup or travel alarm (minimum 87 dbl).

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Oil level and condition: full and clean.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

No missing/broken components, no loose hardware.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Sufficient fluid levels (oil, coolant, etc.)

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Cutting bar: straight, chain in good condition.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Cutting teeth: sharp, good repair.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Pump: builds pressure, no water or oil leaks.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Engine starts, idles, and shuts off with switch.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Operator’s printed name

Operator’s signature

Title

Date:

“DOT” or CVSA inspection in the last 12 months (if required)

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Gauges and lights: mounted and function properly.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Seat belts: operate properly for each seating position.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Glass and mirrors, no cracks in vision.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Wipers, washers, and horn operate properly.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Clutch pedal: proper adjustment (if applicable).

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Cooling system: full, free of leaks and damage.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Fluid levels (e.g. oil) and condition: full and clean.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Battery: check for corrosion, loose terminals and hold downs

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Fuel system: free of leaks and damage.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Electrical system: alternator and starter work

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Engine running: check oil pressure, knocks, and leaks.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Transmission: check for leaks

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Steering components: tight, free of play.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Brakes: damaged, worn or out of adjustment.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

4-Wheel drive: check transfer case, leaks (if applicable).

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Drive line U-joints: check for looseness.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Suspension systems: springs, shocks, other.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Differential(s): check for leaks.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Exhaust system: no leaks under cab or before turbo.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Frame condition, body/bed properly attached.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Tires/wheels (including spare and all changing equipment) sufficient load rating, tread depth, no major damage.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Body and interior condition: describe and locate damage on back of page 3, Section IV, item 23

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Emergency equipment required. Fire extinguisher_____ Spare fuses_____ Reflectors_____

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Operator(s) properly licensed. † Expiration Date

State

License No

Class

Endorsement

Med. Cert. Expiration Date

MILES/HRS

DATE

TIME

Operator’s printed name

Title

Operator’s signature

Inspector’s printed name

Date

Title