Wheel Loader Pre-Use Inspection Form
Always check the fuel, oil, coolant and other fluid levels before using the machine, even if you don't see visible signs of a leak. Structural damage like bent frames or large dents could also impact the equipment's performance.
USALCO Standardization Test Site
06/20/2024
Wheel Loader Pre-Use Inspection Form
Always check the fuel, oil, coolant and other fluid levels before using the machine, even if you don't see visible signs of a leak. Structural damage like bent frames or large dents could also impact the equipment's performance.
Location
Wheel Loader ID:
Inspection conducted by (operator/inspector):
Make/model:
Hour Meter Reading:
Date:
Power Off Checks
1. Underneath machine:
a. Wheels and tires (condition & pressure)
b. Axles
2. Engine/engine compartment:
a. Belts/hoses
b. Cables/wires
c. Air filter
3. Battery/batteries
a. Terminals tight
b. Clean/dry/secure
4. Mirrors/Visibility Aids
5. Fluids:
a. Engine oil Level Leaks
b. Engine coolant Level Leaks
c. Transmission Level Leaks
d. Brake Level Leaks
e. Fuel/battery Level Leaks
6. Hydraulics:
a. Fluid Level
b. Cylinders/Rods
c. Hoses/Lines/Fittings
d. Pins/Locks
7. Chassis:
a. Cab/Doors/Glass
b. Entry/Exit Steps
c. Emergency Exit
d. Fire Extinguisher
e. ROPS/FOPS
f. Counterweight/Counterweight bolts
g. Articulated frame lock (present/functional)
8. Digging Assembly:
a. Bucket
a. Loader arms/pins
9. Other:
Power On Checks
10. Unit starts and runs properly
11. Instruments/gauges
12. Warning lights (strobe)/audible alarms
13. Fuel/charge level indicator
14. Horn/audible warning device(s)
15. Function controls:
a. Throttle – smooth/proper operation
b. Bucket/attachment – All Movements
c. Drive – forward/reverse
d. Steer – left/right
e. Turn signals
f. Braking – stops & holds
16. Parking brake
17. Head lights
18. Brake lights
19. Seat Belt
20. Wipers
21. Bucket weigh scale
22. Air conditioner/Heater
General
23. Housekeeping
24. Mfr. operating manual stored on unit
25. Safety decals/warnings/placards
26. Misc. parts – loose/missing/broken
27. Other:
28. Other:
Report any problems found to supervisor. ALWAYS lock/tag-out unsafe equipment.
Comments/Action Items
Source: USALCO Standardization Test Site (Community Member)