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NPE-Tech Excavator Pre-Start Check

by Erika Pitout, from the Community

This excavator pre-start checklist from NPE-Tech helps operators verify critical safety and operational items before use. It covers fire extinguisher, alarms, isolation and emergency systems, steps and handrails, seating and seatbelts, fluid levels, exhaust, cab condition, boom, stick and pins, frame, wiring protection, tracks and final drives, ground engaging tools, signs and SWL, belts, and quick hitch. It also includes operational checks for lights, beacons, air conditioning, and machine functions, plus recording hour meter readings. Capture notes, photos, and corrective actions, and complete operator sign-off to improve compliance and reduce downtime.

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This excavator pre-start checklist helps operators inspect critical safety components and systems before use. Verify fire suppression, alarms, emergency exits, seatbelts, steps and handrails, and isolation points. Check fluid levels for engine, swing drive, hydraulics, and coolant, and look for leaks. Review conditional items including exhaust, cabin condition, booms and pins, frame cracks, wiring protection, tracks and final drives, ground engaging tools, signage, and lifting attachments. Confirm operational functions: lights, beacons, horn, A/C, travel and swing, and record hour meter readings. If any critical defects are found, lock and tag out equipment and report immediately before operation.
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Excavator Pre-Start Checklist
Conduct a thorough daily pre start on excavators with this checklist. Verify cabin condition and controls, seat and belts, wipers, gauges, and interior safety gear. Inspect chassis components, boom and stick, pins and bushings. Check engine, cooling and exhaust, look for fluid leaks, and confirm drive train and hydraulics are operating. Review exterior panels and glass, mirrors and doors, test warning beacons, work lights, back up alarm, and emergency stops. Use this as a practical guide to improve safety, reduce downtime, and support compliance before operating.
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