Safety & Maintenance

Inspection:
Motor Graders

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What are you looking for?
Evaluator Comments
What are you inspecting?
For more information, please refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual or any other applicable manuals and instructions for
this product. If you have questions, please contact your local Caterpillar dealer.
FROM GROUND
Steps And Handholds
Tires, Lug Nuts, Brakes
Tandem housings
Articulation area
Air reservoir
Transmission
Underneath Of Machine
Hydraulic Oil Tank
Covers and guards
Batteries & Hold Downs
Fuel Tank

Condition and cleanliness

Inflation, damage, stem covers
Trash, dirt buildup, leaks
Trash or dirt buildup
Drain water and sediment
Leaks
Differential and tandem leaks
Fluid level, damage, leaks
Damage, secured
Cleanliness, loose bolts & nuts
Fuel level, damage, leaks; drain water and
sediment

Hydraulic cylinders, tubes, hoses and fittings

Damage, leaks

Circle drive
Front wheel spindle bearings
All wheel drive motors
Blade linkage
Blade and end bits

Leaks
Leaks
Damage, leaks
Damage, loose or missing bolts
Excessive wear or damage
Loose or missing nuts & bolts, Loose guards,
cleanliness

Overall Machine
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Engine Precleaner
Air Filter
Radiator
All Hoses
All Belts
Overall Engine Compartment

Fluid level
Fluid level
Dirt buildup
Restriction indicator
Fin blockage, leaks
Cracks, wear spots, leaks
Tightness, wear, cracks
Trash or dirt buildup, leaks

ON THE MACHINE, OUTSIDE THE CAB

Lights, lenses
Mirrors, windows
Windshield Wipers & Washers

Damage, cleanliness
Damage, cleanliness
Wear, damage, fluid level

INSIDE THE CAB

ROPS
Seat
Seat Belt & Mounting
Fire Extinguisher
Horn, backup alarm, lights
Controls, gauge lenses
Overall Cab Interior

Damage
Adjustment, pedal travel
Damage, wear, adjustment
Charge, damage
Proper Function
Damage, cleanliness, operational
Cleanliness

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