SECTION 2 – INSPECTION
3120933 Rev. 0 USTC 2-3
OPERATOR'S DAILY CHECKLIST
This paragraph provides a listing of those inspection
procedures which must be performed before placing the
unit in operation each day. Careful attention should be
paid during actual operation of the unit to observe any
conditions which might occur between regular inspec-
tions that could possibly be a safety hazard.
Proper inspection of the crane is also of extreme impor-
tance and reference must be made to the appropriate
vehicle components.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE
UNTIL CORRECTIVE MEASURES HAVE BEEN
TAKEN AND ALL MALFUNCTIONS HAVE BEEN
CORRECTED.
1. Visually inspect machine for loose or missing parts,
foreign objects, hydraulic leaks from lines or
components and structural damage.
2. Ensure that tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
Refer to tire sidewall or contact tire manufacturer
for proper tire inflation pressure.
3. With all systems shut down and machine in stowed
or travel position, check oil level in hydraulic fluid
reservoir. If necessary, fill to FULL mark on tank
sight gauge.
Note: On new or recently overhauled machines or after
changing hydraulic oil, operate all systems a minimum
of two complete cycles and recheck oil in reservoir.
CAUTION: NEVER HANDLE CABLES OR
WIRE ROPE WITH BARE HANDS. BROKEN OR
FRAYED STRANDS CAN CAUSE SEVERE CUTS.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES IF IT IS
NECESSARY TO HANDLE CABLE OR WIRE
ROPE.
4. Inspect cable for defects as follows:
a. Corrosion.
b. More than one broken wire in any one strand.
c. More than one broken wire near an attach
fitting.
d. Excessive wear or broken wires in cable sections
under sheaves where cable travel is limited.
e. Evidence of noticeable reduction in original
cable diameter after allowance for normal stretch
and diameter reductions of newly rigged cable.
f. Excessive abrasion, scrubbing and peeling of
outer wires, pitting, deformation, kinking, bird
caging or other damage resulting in physical
changes to the cable structure.
g. Cracked, bent, worn or improperly installed
wedge socket.
5. Inspect hook for security of attachment, proper
swivel lubrication and for nicks, cracks, gouges,
deformation or evidence of any other damage.
Check for proper operation of hook safety latch.
6. Inspect the hookblock for security of attachments,
proper lubrication and for nicks, cracks, gouges,
deformation or evidence of any other damage.
7. Check wedge socket for proper size and proper
cable installation.
8. Ensure all components requiring lubrication are
serviced as necessary (i.e., wear pads, wire rope,
sheaves, etc.).
9. Ensure that all control placards are located adjacent
to the corresponding control device, and safety,
warning and instruction placards are securely
attached and legible.
10. Inspect steps, handholds, deck, operator platform
and controls to ensure they are free of oil, grease,
mud, water, debris and foreign objects (tools,
material, rags, etc.). Check entire machine for
debris which may interfere with operation.
11. Using all applicable safety precautions start engine
and, with PTO engaged, check indicator on top of
hydraulic filter mounted adjacent to oil tank for
condition of element. Change element as required.
12. With the unit operating and before starting actual
job site applications, inspect the following;
a. Smooth and proper operation of all crane and
outrigger functions. Check that Outrigger-in-
Motion Alarm system is working properly.
b. Check that boom and jib cable sheaves rotate
freely and ensure that they are in good condition.
c. Inspect all control levers, switches and accelera-
tor pedal for proper installation and operation.
d. Check for proper operation of all lights and
reflectors.
Courtesy of Crane.Market
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