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Pre-Trip Procedures
Circle-Check
Safe and reliable operation of any piece of equipment starts with a
comprehensive and thorough pre-trip and post trip procedure. Walk around
(circle-check) the Utilicor coring equipment to ensure that the unit is safe to
operate.
Pre-Trip Inspection
The following is a suggestion of some important elements of a pre-trip
procedure. Consult your own company's procedures before continuing.
Before inspection, ensure that the vehicle is positioned on a clean, dry and
level surface, with wheels chocked both front and back.
(1) External:
•
Visually inspect the
minicor-2™
unit
•
Check for hydraulic fluid and other leaks.
•
Fill water tank
(2) Skid-steer:
•
Check hydraulic reservoir
•
Check fuel level