Manual

FT5 - SETUP
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CHECK EQUIPMENT
SETUP
CHECK EQUIPMENT
Check the following before each day’s work. Refer to
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
for additional information
and locations.
• General appearance of equipment.
• Safety sign location and readability.
• All guard and shield locations. Replace if missing or worn.
• Condition of all wear items such as filters, hoses, and clamps.
• Drilling fluid hoses and electric cables for signs of leakage,
wear, or other damage.
• Engine crankcase oil level. Keep oil level at the highest line on
dipstick. Do not overfill.
• Fuel level. Fuel tank should be filled at the end of the day to
reduce condensation.
• All nuts and bolts. Tighten if necessary.