ARTICULATED TRUCK
Safety & Maintenance Inspection
Operator/Inspector __________________________ Date___________ Time____________
Serial Number __________________________________ Machine Hours______________
• A thorough, regular visual inspection of the machine is necessary to maintain machine performance, availability, and safety. Make the inspection at the beginning
of every shift or make the inspection after every 10 hours.
• Inspect the area around the machine and under the machine. Look for loose bolts, trash buildup, oil leaks, coolant leaks, broken parts, or worn parts.
Remove accumulated trash, dirt, grease, or oil from the machine.
• For more information, please refer to the Operation & Maintenance Manual (O&MM) or any other applicable manuals and instructions for this product.
If you have questions, please contact your local Cat dealer.
What are you inspecting? √ What are you looking for? √ Evaluator Comments
FROM THE GROUND
Overall machine Loose or missing nuts or bolts, loose guards, cleanliness
Lights Broken lamps, lenses, operation
Brakes, suspension Leaks, damage, wear
Tires, rims, lock ring, hub, stem caps Inflation, leaks, rim slippage on tire, damage, wear
Underneath front machine –
Leaks, damage
steering rods & cylinders
Suspension system mounts, cylinders Loose bolts, leaks, cylinder height, lube cylinder bearings
Exhaust & mounting bolts Loose bolts, holes in exhaust
Body Damage, wear, distortion
Fuel tank, hydraulic tank Leaks, levels
Underneath middle machine –
Fluid level, leaks, worn hoses, damaged lines
Steering hydraulic system
Stop pads, drive shaft U-joints Broken, lubrication
Hitch pin lugs, steering cylinder lugs Clearance, lubrication
Articulation frame, spherical bearing Lubrication, cracks
A-frame, axle mountings Clear pivot range, loose, damage
Stabilizer rod and mountings Bent or broken, loose
Steering frame, hoist lock Damage, broken, correct position
Hoist & brake system oil Fluid level, leaks
Frame & hoist cylinders, rod eyes Cracks, leaks, damage, wear
Hoist cylinder bearings, wiper seals Worn, lubricate
Underneath rear machine –
Leaks, damage, wear, suspension wear, loose bolts
All axles, inside rear dual wheels
Welds, castings, mounting bolts Cracks, damaged bolts or pads
Backup alarm, lights, towing pin Functional, broken, dirt buildup
Pivot pins on bed Functional, clean, lubricated, worn with play
Body frame No cracks in welds or weld seams
Dump body, tailgate, rear frame Bed welds, cracks, distortion bending within bed & pads
Ejector truck bed, tailgate linkage Bends, cracks, breaks, deformity, wear
Ejector guide, ejector blade, rollers, cylinders Wear, non-uniformity
Battery compartment Connections, fluid level
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank (if equipped) Fluid level, check for debris buildup
ARTICULATED TRUCK
Safety & Maintenance Inspection
What are you inspecting? √ What are you looking for? √ Evaluator Comments
ENGINE / STEERING COMPARTMENT
Steering hydraulic tank, lines,
No leaks in tank, lines or hoses
hoses
Clean filter, breather clean and not blocked, sight gauge
Filter, cap, breather, sight gauge
on right side of tank
Engine and transmission oil Fluid level
Hoses Cracks, wear spots, leaks
All belts Tightness, wear, cracks
Windshield washer reservoir Fluid level
Air filters, fuel filters, hoses & lines Cleanliness, blockages, leaks
Water separator, mounting
No water visible in water separator, tight & secure
brackets
Torque convertor, transmission oil Check fluid levels, dipsticks
Engine oil filter Check for leaks
Lines, hoses, fan, welds Leaks, worn spots on hoses, trash buildup
ON THE MACHINE, OUTSIDE CAB
Hand rails, grab bars No damage, bends, breaks, mounting bolts secure
Walkways, treadways Clear of mud, debris & tripping hazards
Windshield, wipers and blades Wear, damage, functional
Mirrors Clean, damage, adjustment
Charged and expiration date indicates extinguisher has been
Fire extinguisher (if equipped)
inspected and approved
INSIDE THE CAB
Overall cab interior Cleanliness
Gauges, lights, switches Damage, proper function
Seat Correct adjustment, pedal reach
Seat belt, buckle & mounting Damage, wear, adjustment, age
Horn, backup alarm, lights Proper function
Cab air filter Dirt
ROPS Damage, cracks
NOTES:
Inspected by: ______________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________ Time: ______________________
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