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During the grader operator course, you learn The basic components that make up the backhoe include

we do the walk round mainly for safety, to know when the a part got the damage and also to report the problem to the supervisor such that it can be rectified.

Make sure you check the tyre pressure using tyre gauges so you need to follow the tyre and machine manufacture recommendation for the required pressure. Under inflation and over inflation are not good while using the machine which may cause over flexing, loss of stability, loss of braking, loss of control of the machine. You also check the inside of the tyres for cuts and scapes, mounting bolts for tyres, rim condition.

You need to check mirrors(properly adjusted) and glasses, they must clean and not damaged such our visibility is not affected to avoid accidents.

You need to inspected all the components of the machine(even underneath) to make sure you don’t have fuel leaks, oil leaks, hydraulic leaks, diesel leaks everyday or even during the day if you running heavy operation.

You need to inspect the air cleaners, air intake, air exhaust system and also check the coolant levels, oil levels so The components make the machine do its job properly. You check the turbo charger part of the engine compartment for exhaust leakage

You need to check the coolant levels, oil levels

You have to make sure you wearing the seat belt, flash lights on.

Check the battery connection(cables) if they are secure in battery compartment when you open an access control close as soon as you finish.

You check all parts for damage on the machines e.g blade and cutting edge, ripper, horses and attachment mobo board(bearing, cylinder) points and they are operating properly. Make sure the fuel is tight and there is no debris in cooling compartment.

You have to follow all the signs and symbol on the grader as the are explained in the operator manual.

Check the conditions of the components in the tool box and see if the date(not expired) You should check the articulation hinge area for debris and dirty so you need a stick to remove it.

In grader training school you learn toPay attention to cracks from arch to blade cylinders, you check back of the blade, loose or leaking horses and always clean your machine from mud and debris.

When you working on the roadway, you have to make sure you wearing the safety reflective vest allows the operators visibility from the general public and you fellow co-workers.

You to step by step perform pre operation inspection everyday.

Open the door and latch sit and put on the seat belt make sure no one is close to the machine the start it, the scan all the gauges for warning signs, fuel level. Then start the engine agin scan all gauges for pressures oil also turn on all electrical equipment like heater, wipers, horn, lights to make sure the work. Then walk around the and make another around by checking the transmission area, underneath the engine area at the rear for leakage since the engine is running. Go back to the grader and turn off all the electrical equipment that you may not need right then. Move the machine forward slowly to check whether the brakes are working after applying them if yes back up slowly and listen to the back up alert to see if its working and brake. Creep forward and check the steering function and confirm if they are working properly.

At the end of the shift i lower my attachment and moldboard and should make another walk round once more and the state you leaving the machine in.

then shut the machine down.

In conclusion be safe, watch out for your friends and surroundings

Grader certificate Requirements