McConnel ECON HEDGEMASTER Mk3 Operator's Manual page 12

POWER ARM PRE-OPERATION Inspection
Power Arm ID ________________ Date: _______________ Shift: _______________
WARNING
Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor engine is off, the key removed, all
rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with the parking brake engaged. Make sure
the mower head is resting on the ground or is securely blocked up and supported and all
hydraulic pressure has been relieved.
The Operator's Manual is in the Canister on the mower
All Warning Decals are in place, clean and legible
All Lights are clean and working
The Mounting frame bolts are in place and tight
The Arm pivot pins are tight and correctly secured
There are no cracks in the arms
The Hyd. Cylinder pins are tight and correctly secured
The Hyd Cylinder hose connections are tight
The Hyd. Pump hose connections are tight
The Hyd. Valve hose connections are tight
The Hyd. Valve controls function properly
There are no damaged hoses
The Oil level is to the green mark on the tank sight glass
There is no evidence of Hydraulic oil leaks
Flails are not missing, chipped, broken or excessively worn
The Flail bolts are tight
The Front & Rear Flaps are fittrd and in good condition
The Front hood is in place and in good condition
The Wire Trap is in good condition
The Skid shoes are in good condition & tight
There are no cracks or holes in flail casing
The Hyd. motor mounting bolts are tight
All Flail Head Nuts and Bolts are tight
The Rotor Bearings are in good condition and greased
The Roller bearings are in good condition and greased
The drive line Shaft guard is in good condition
The drive line shaft guard is correctly secured
Controls are securely mounted in the cab
With engine running check arm operation
Have a spare pack of flails, bushes, bolts and nuts
Operators Signature: ___________________________________________
Item
DO NOT OPERATE an UNSAFE TRACTOR or MOWER
Condition at
Specific Comments if not O.K.
start of shift