OPERATING THE ENGINE INSPECT MACHINE DAILY BEFORE STARTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Check for worn or frayed wires and loose connections. BOOM, BUCKET, SHEET METAL, TRACKS Check for bent, broken or missing parts. HARDWARE Check for loose or missing parts. FUEL SYSTEM Drain water and deposits from fuel tank. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Check for leaks, kinked hoses, and lines or hoses that rub against each other or other parts. LUBRICATION Check lubrication points on the Periodic Service Chart. PROTECTIVE DEVICES Check guards, fenders. SAFETY Walk around machine to clear all bystanders/obstacles from machine area. 3-1