PRE-OPERATION EXAMINATION FORM
MOBILE CRANES
Before Startup Checks:
Leaks______
Fuel Filter______
Battery______
Tires or Crawler Tracks ______
Driveline______
Coolant______
Engine Oil______
Hydraulic Oil______
Transmission Oil ______
Belts
______
Warm-up Checks:
Instruments
______
Electrical System
______
Engine Oil Pressure: ______PSI
______
Safety Checks:
Engine
______
Transmission
______
Brakes
______
Steering
______
Gauges/Electrical
______
Back-up Alarm
______
Lights
______
Wipers
______
Horn
______
Seat Belt
______
Air tanks – proper pressure and relief pressure ______
Fire Extinguisher
______
SAFETY: If there is a safety-related problem – DO NOT OPERATE
Preoperation Checks:
Operating Mechanisms and Instruments
______
Lift Components
______
Swing Components
______
Hoisting Components
______
Boom and Jib Components
______
Length Marks on all Boom Inserts
______
Outriggers
______
Wire rope and End Connections
______
Sheaves, Drums
______
Hooks, and Rigging Hardware
______
Free Rotation of all Swivels
______
Guards – condition and in place
______
Shutdown Checks:
Cab Clean
______
Air Cleaner Indicator ______
Air Tanks Bled
______
Daily Lubrication ______
Operating Data:
Fuel Used: ______GAL.
Engine Oil: ______GAL.
Trans Oil: ______GAL.
Gear Oil: ______GAL.
Hyd. Oil: ______GAL.
Coolant: ______GAL.
Repairs Needed:
Corrective Actions Taken:
EXAMINATION FORM
OVERHEAD CRANES
Checks:
Lubricant and Fluid Levels ______
Hydraulic System Components ______
Safety Devices ______
Brakes
______
Clutches______
Hoisting Components ______
Wire Rope and End Connections ______
Sheaves and Drums ______
Hooks and Rigging Hardware ______
Pendants and Instruments ______
Guards – condition and in place ______
Operators Cab ______
SAFETY: If there is a safety-related problem – DO NOT OPERATE
Repairs Needed:
Corrective Actions Taken:
FREQUENT EXAMINATION FORM
MOBILE/OVERHEAD CRANES
Checks:
Control Mechanisms – excessive wear ______
Control Mechanisms – system leaks ______
Control Mechanisms – contamination ______
Electrical Components – malfunctions ______
Electrical Components – excessive deterioration ______
Electrical Components – dirt/moisture accumulation ______
Safety Devices ______
Crane Hooks – deformation or cracks ______
Wire Rope Reeving
______
SAFETY: If there is a safety-related problem – DO NOT OPERATE
Repairs Needed:
Corrective Actions Taken:
PERIODIC EXAMINATION FORM
MOBILE CRANES
Checks:
Structure – deformed, cracked or corroded members
______
Boom – deformed, cracked or corroded members
______
Loose Bolts/Rivets
______
Sheaves and Drums – cracks and wear
______
Pins, Bearings, Shafts, Gears and Rollers – cracks and wear
______
Locking Devices – cracks and wear
______
Brake and Clutch System Parts - excessive wear
______
Wear Linings – excessive wear
______
Pawls and Ratchets – excessive wear
______
Load, Boom Angle and Other Indicators – inaccuracies
______
Engines, Power Plants – performance
______
Chain-drive sprockets – excessive wear
______
Drive Chains – excessive wear/stretch
______
Boom Cylinders – leaks
______
Travel Steering – improper operation
______
Brakes – improper operation
______
Locking Devices – improper operation
______
Tires – excessive wear or damage
______
SAFETY: If there is a safety-related problem – DO NOT OPERATE
Repairs Needed:
Corrective Actions Taken:
PERIODIC EXAMINATION FORM
OVERHEAD CRANES
Checks:
Structure -- deformed, cracked or corroded members
______
Loose Bolts/Rivets ______
Sheaves and Drums – cracks and wear ______
Pins, Bearings, Shafts, Gears and Rollers – cracks and wear
______
Locking/Clamping Devices – cracks and wear ______
Brake System Parts – excessive wear ______
Wear Linings – excessive wear ______
Pawls and Ratchets – excessive wear ______
Load, Wind and Other Indicators – inaccuracies ______
Drive Motors, Power Plants – performance ______
Chain-drive Sprockets – excessive wear ______
Drive Chains – excessive wear/stretch ______
Electrical Apparatus – signs of pitting ______
Controller Contactors – deterioration ______
Limit Switches – deterioration ______
Push Button Stations – deterioration ______
______
SAFETY: If there is a safety-related problem – DO NOT OPERATE
Repairs Needed:
Corrective Actions Taken: