Contracted Qualification Test

A = Acceptable      U = Unacceptable      C = Comments

Given an operational maintainer, the candidate will perform the following tasks:

A. Preventive Maintenance: The candidate correctly:

_____1. Check fluid levels – cold check.
_____2. Checked air cleaner system – serviced if required.
_____3. Checked tire pressures.
_____4. Inspected tires for cuts/tread wear/proper mounting.
_____5. Inspected all components of machine.
_____6. Lubricated machine.
_____7. Inspected hydraulic lines and connections.
_____8. Mounted machine.
_____9. Started machine – verified fluid levels and correct gauge readings.
_____10. Operated controls to warm-up hydraulics.
_____11. Checked lights.
_____12. Checked articulation unlocked.
_____13. Checked steering and brakes.
_____14. Checked all safety items.

Comments:____________________________________________________________

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B. Roading Machine: The candidate correctly:

_____1. Oriented machine to straight frame mode.
_____2. Raised all attachments.
_____3. Put front wheels straight up.
_____4. Tucked blade under machine.
_____5. Straightened articulation.
_____6. Checked brakes.
_____7. Checked lights.
_____8. Checked vehicle slow moving emblem in place.
_____9. Checked working beacon light.
_____10. Used appropriate gear and speed.
_____11. Made safe turns and remained in correct lane.
_____12. Wore seat belt.

Comments:____________________________________________________________

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C. Flat Blading: The candidate correctly:

_____1. Centered the turn table.
_____2. Oriented blade for a 30 – 60 degree angle.
_____3. Pitched the blade forward.
_____4. Leaned front wheels toward discharge side.
_____5. Leaned front wheels only enough to counter side draft.
_____6. Discharged material outside of tandems.
_____7. Picked up windrow on return trips.
_____8. Moved the windrow across the area.
_____9. Wore seat belt.

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