Guidelines for the safe use of quad bikes
Farm Quad bike pre-operation checklist
Note: refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for your particular quad bike for the correct specifications (for example, tyre pressure, and the correct engine temperature for checking the oil).
 Check fuel, oil, and coolant |
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| Visual inspection | |
| For damaged or loose parts |
Check for fuel or oil leaks. |
| Wheels and Tyres | |
| Check tyres for damage |
Check tyre pressure in each tyre. |
| Check wheel nuts |
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| Throttle | |
| Check throttle operates smoothly and freely - accumulated mud and dirt
can restrict cable movement |
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| Brakes | |
| Check brakes work properly before reaching full speed |
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| Air Filter | |
| Check air filter not choked with dirt - clean and replace regularly |
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| Lights and switches | |
| Check lights and switches work |
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| Drive chain and chassis | |
| Inspect chain for correct adjustment, wear and lubrication |
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| Check drive shaft for oil leakage |
Look and feel for loose parts with
engine off. |
| Steering | |
| Check that steering moves freely without undue looseness |
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| Maintenance actions needed: For safe operation, fix any defects identified during the check before use. | |
Adapted from A handbook for workplaces: Quad bikes on farms 2009, from WorkSafe Victoria.
