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Mini Excavator Daily Pre-Start Checklist

Daily pre-start inspection checklist for compact excavators covering boom tracks blade hydraulics and safety

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# Inspection Item OK Defect Action Required Notes
Walk-Around
1 General condition (no damage)
2 No fluid leaks under machine
3 Ground conditions safe
4 Access steps and handrails
5 Warning decals legible
Engine and Fluids
6 Engine oil level
7 Coolant level
8 Hydraulic oil level
9 Fuel level
10 Air filter indicator
Boom Dipper and Bucket
11 Boom pins and bushes
12 Dipper stick pins and bushes
13 Boom hydraulic cylinders (no leaks)
14 Dipper hydraulic cylinder (no leaks)
15 Hose condition (no cracks or chafing)
16 Bucket teeth condition
17 Bucket cutting edge
18 Quick hitch engaged and safety latch locked
Tracks and Undercarriage
19 Track tension (LH)
20 Track tension (RH)
21 Sprockets (wear)
22 Rollers and idlers
23 Track condition (rubber or steel)
24 Dozer blade cutting edge
25 Dozer blade cylinder (no leaks)
26 Dozer blade pins
Cab Controls and Safety
27 ROPS/FOPS canopy undamaged
28 Seatbelt condition and latch
29 Mirrors clean and adjusted
30 Horn operational
31 Lights and beacon
32 Reversing alarm/camera
33 Joystick operation (boom dipper slew)
34 Travel operation (forward reverse)
35 Parking brake test
36 Travel brake test
37 Fire extinguisher (in date)
38 First aid kit present
39 Emergency stop functional
Declaration & Sign-Off

I confirm that all items have been inspected/completed as indicated above. Any defects or concerns have been noted and reported.

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