Ride-On Mower Pre-Start Checklist
 
A daily pre-start check for ride-on and zero-turn mowers, covering rollover protection, blades, guards and the seat switch.
 
What's included
Ride-on mower details, site and last service date
A weekly operator log for Monday to Sunday
Before starting checks: rollover protection (ROPS), seat and seatbelt, tyres, blades and cutting deck, guards and discharge chute, belts, fuel and oil, controls and decals
After starting checks: gauges and warning lights, seat switch, blade engage and brake, steering and drive, brakes and park brake, and lights
A faults and tag-out log so a faulty machine is taken out of use until it is repaired
A one-page instruction sheet with step-by-step guidance and tips
 
When to use it
Before each mowing job or at the start of the day
When a different operator uses the mower
After a fault has been repaired
 
Make it yours
Fully editable in Microsoft Word. Add your logo, change any item to suit your workplace, and print it or use it on screen. Review it with your workers before you start using it.