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13 Pre-Operation Actions
13.1 Requirements
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a pre-operation inspection and routine maintenance.
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be performed by qualified service technicians, according to
the manufacturer’s specifications, governmental regulations and the requirements listed in the Service
Manual.
Repairs to the machine may only be made by a qualified service technician, according to the
manufacturer’s specifications. After repairs are completed, the operator must perform a pre-operation
inspection again before going on to the function tests. If in doubt, contact Rail-Ability Ltd.
13.2 General
Learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in the manuals
referenced in Para. 4 and
this operator’s manual before carrying out these inspections.
Avoid hazardous situations.
Always perform a pre-operation inspection prior to use.
Only use the machine as it was intended.
The pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection performed by the operator prior to each work shift.
The inspection is designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with a machine before the
operator performs the function tests.
The pre-operation inspection also serves to determine if routine maintenance procedures are required.
Only routine maintenance items specified in this manual may be performed by the operator.
If damage or any unauthorised variation from factory delivered condition is discovered, the machine
must be tagged and removed from service.
Refer to the list in the Inspection section below and check each of the items in turn.
13.3 Inspection
Ensure that the O
perator’s and Service manuals are complete, legible and in the storage
container located in the cab.
Ensure that all decals are legible and in place. See Decals section.
Ensure gear shift lever is in neutral.
Check engine and related components (e.g. radiator, alternator, belts, etc.). See Manual
detailed in section 4.
Check for engine oil leaks and proper oil level. Add oil if needed. See Service Manuals.
Check for hydraulic oil leaks and proper oil levels. Add oil if needed. See Maintenance section.
Check condition of axles, transmission and track.
Check operation of service and parking brake. See Manual detailed in section 4.
Check operation of the road and rail lights and warning beacons.
Check for battery fluid leaks. See Service Manuals.
