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OHV Trail and Road Grading Equipment

Appendix A—Equipment Checklist for the East Fort Rock OHV Area

E Q U I P M E N T   C H E C K L I S T
Equipment Make/Model: ____________________________________________________
Operator: ____________________________________ Date: _____________
In an effort to keep the equipment maintained, serviceable, and safe, operators should do a pre-ride and post-ride inspection and make a note of items that are loose, broken, malfunctioning, strange noises, etc. Except for tightening loose bolts before they fall off or obvious preventative maintenance, DO NOT make any adjustments or repairs to the equipment—especially carburetor, electronics, and transmission.
The following items should be checked daily:
ATV/Motorcycle
Pre Post Remarks
______ ______ Injector oil level (if applicable) or engine oil _____________________
______ ______ Coolant level ______________________________________________
______ ______ Proper tire pressure (ATV 3-5 psi), and rim condition _____________
______ ______ Smooth, efficient operation of throttle and brake levers __________
______ ______ Steering and suspension _____________________________________
______ ______ Brake operation ____________________________________________
______ ______ Parking brake operation ______________________________________
______ ______ Chain tension and drive train _________________________________
______ ______ Headlights, brake lights, and indicator lights _____________________
Trailer and miscellaneous equipment
Pre Post Remarks
______ ______ Tire pressure and wear _________________________________________
______ ______ Bent axles, fenders ____________________________________________
______ ______ Spare tire _____________________________________________________
______ ______ Trailer lights __________________________________________________
______ ______ Worn or broken tie-downs ______________________________________
Drags or other equipment
Pre Post Remarks
______ ______ Loose bolts _________________________________________________
______ ______ Loose or broken couplers ______________________________________
______ ______ Broken welds or cutting edges __________________________________
______ ______ Loose or broken electronics ____________________________________
NOTES: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
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