SECTION 2 - PREPARATION AND INSPECTION
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Pre-Start Inspection
The Pre-Start Inspection should include each of the fol-
lowing:
1. Cleanliness –
Check all surfaces for leakage (oil,
fuel, or battery fluid) or foreign objects. Report any
leakage to the proper maintenance personnel.
2. Structure
- Inspect the machine structure for
dents, damage, weld or parent metal cracks or
other discrepancies.
3. Decals and Placards
– Check all for cleanliness
and legibility. Make sure none of the decals and
placards are missing. Make sure all illegible decals
and placards are cleaned or replaced.
4. Operation and Safety Manuals
– Make sure a
copy of the Operation and Safety Manual, AEM
Safety Manual (ANSI markets only), and ANSI Man-
ual of Responsibilities (ANSI markets only) is
enclosed in the weather resistant storage con-
tainer.
5. Walk-Around Inspection
– Refer to Figure 2-1.
6. Battery –
Charge as required.
7. Fuel
(Combustion Engine Powered Machines) –
Add the proper fuel as necessary.
8. Engine Oil Supply
(Combustion Engine Powered
Machines) - Ensure the engine oil level is at the Full
mark on the dipstick and the filler cap is secure.
9. Hydraulic Oil
– Check the hydraulic oil level.
Ensure hydraulic oil is added as required.
10. Function Check
– Once the “Walk-Around”
Inspection is complete, perform a functional check
of all systems in an area free of overhead and
ground level obstructions. Refer to Section 4 for
more specific operating instructions.
IF THE MACHINE DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, TURN OFF THE MACHINE
IMMEDIATELY! REPORT THE PROBLEM TO THE PROPER MAINTENANCE PER-
SONNEL. DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS DECLARED SAFE FOR
OPERATION.
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