Loader Circle Check Form
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A thorough, regular visual inspection of the machine is necessary to maintain machine performance, availability, and safety. Make the inspection at the peginning of
every shift or make the inspection after every 10 hours.
Inspect the area around the machine and under the machine. Look for loose bolts, trash buildup, oil leaks, coolant leaks, broken parts, or worn parts.
Remove accumulated trash, dirt, grease, or oil from the machine.

FROM THE GROUND

Tires, wheels, stem caps, lug nuts
Inflation, leaks, damage, wear
Bucket cutting edge, moldboard
Excessive wear, damage
Bucket lift and tilt cylinders, all lines and hoses
Excessive wear, damage, leaks
Loader frame, arms
Excessive wear, damage
Underneath machine
Leaks, damage
Transmission, transfer case
Leaks
Steps and handholds
Condition, cleanliness
Fuel tank
Fuel level, damage, leaks
Differential and final drive oil
Fluid level
Air tank (if equipped)
Drain moisture
Axles – final drives, differentials, brakes. duo-cone seals
Leaks, damage, wear
Hydraulic tank
Fluid level, damage, leaks
Transmission oil
fluid level
Lights, front and rear
Function, damaged lens, housing, or wiring
Battery compartment
Cleanliness, connections, loose nuts and bolts
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank (if equipped)
Fluid level, check for debris buildup
Overall machine
Loose or missing nuts & bolts, loose guards, cleanliness

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Engine oil
Fluid level
Engine coolant
Fluid level
Radiator
Fin blockage, leaks
All hoses and lines
Cracks, wear spots, leaks
Fuel filters/ water separator
Leaks/ drain water (if equipped)
All belts
Tension, wear, cracks
Air filter
Restriction indicator
Overall engine compartment
Trash or dirt buildup, leaks

ON THE MACHINE, OUTSIDE THE CAB

Handholds
Condition, cleanliness
ROPS
Damage, loose mounting bolts
Fire extinguisher
Charge, damage
Windshield, windows
Broken glass, cleanliness
Windshield wipers/ washers
Wear, damage / fluid level
Doors
Open properly, broken glass

INSIDE THE CAB

Seat
Adjustment-height/weight, able to reach pedals
Seat belt and mounting
Damage, wear, adjustment, age of seat belt, installation date
Horn, backup alarm, lights
Proper function
Mirrors
Damage, adjust for best visibility
Cab air filter
Dirt, dust
Gauges, indicators, switches, controls
Damage, function
Overall cab interior
Cleanliness