Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresJanuary 2012Part No. 228901 GS-30 • GS-32 • GS-46 • GS-47 3 - 7A-2Perform Pre-operation InspectionCompleting a Pre-operation Inspection is essentialto safe machine operation. The Pre-operationInspection is a visual inspection performed by theoperator prior to each work shift. The inspection isdesigned to discover if anything is apparentlywrong with a machine before the operator performsthe function tests. The Pre-operation Inspectionalso serves to determine if routine maintenanceprocedures are required.Complete information to perform this procedure isavailable in the appropriate operator's manual.Refer to the Operator's Manual on your machine.A-3Perform Function TestsCompleting the function tests is essential to safemachine operation. Function tests are designed todiscover any malfunctions before the machine isput into service. A malfunctioning machine mustnever be used. If malfunctions are discovered, themachine must be tagged and removed fromservice.Complete information to perform this procedure isavailable in the appropriate operator's manual.Refer to the Operator's Manual on your machine.CHECKLIST A PROCEDURES