COMBINE HARVESTER BLADE INSPECTION

Created by ChecklistGuro (https://checklistguro.com)

--- PRE-INSPECTION & SAFETY ---
[ ] Date of Inspection
[ ] Time of Inspection
[ ] Inspection Location (Field/Lot)
[ ] Harvester Model (Model A, Model B, Model C, Other (Specify))
[ ] Operator Name
[ ] Weather Conditions (Clear, Cloudy, Rain, Dusty)
[ ] Brief Description of Current Field Conditions

--- BLADE CONDITION - GENERAL ---
[ ] Overall Blade Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Unacceptable)
[ ] Estimated Total Operating Hours (since last blade replacement/sharpening)
[ ] Describe any noticeable abnormalities (e.g., unusual noise, vibration)
[ ] Observed Issues (check all that apply) (Rust/Corrosion, Cracks, Significant Wear, Deformation, Missing Pieces, None)
[ ] Blade Material Type (if known)
[ ] Number of Blades Currently Installed
[ ] Blade Style (if applicable) (Standard, Flex, Conical, Spiral, Other)

--- LEADING EDGE INSPECTION ---
[ ] Maximum Wear Depth (mm)
[ ] Edge Damage Type(s) (Chipping, Rolling, Worn, Cracked, None Observed)
[ ] Number of Blades with Chipping
[ ] Number of Blades with Rolling
[ ] Detailed Description of Edge Damage (if any)
[ ] Overall Leading Edge Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Photo of Leading Edge Wear

--- BLADE TIP INSPECTION ---
[ ] Number of Blade Tips with Minor Chipping (less than 0.5 inch)
[ ] Number of Blade Tips with Moderate Chipping (0.5 - 1 inch)
[ ] Number of Blade Tips with Severe Chipping/Damage (greater than 1 inch)
[ ] Overall Tip Condition Assessment (Excellent - No visible damage, Good - Minor chipping, Fair - Moderate chipping, Poor - Significant damage)
[ ] Detailed Description of Any Unusual Tip Damage (e.g., cracking, bending)
[ ] Are any tips bent or out of alignment? (Yes, No)
[ ] Upload photos of damaged blade tips (optional)

--- BLADE SHANK & MOUNTING HARDWARE ---
[ ] Shank Material Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Damaged)
[ ] Bolt/Nut Condition (No Issues, Minor Rust, Moderate Rust, Significant Rust/Corrosion, Damaged Threads, Missing)
[ ] Number of Cracked Shanks
[ ] Number of Loose Bolts
[ ] Lock Washer Condition (Present & Intact, Present & Damaged, Missing, N/A - Not Applicable)
[ ] Notes on Shank/Hardware Condition

--- BLADE ANGLE & ALIGNMENT ---
[ ] Left Blade Angle (Degrees)
[ ] Right Blade Angle (Degrees)
[ ] Center Blade Angle (Degrees)
[ ] Reel Speed Setting (Reference) (Low, Medium, High, Automatic)
[ ] Blade Alignment Method (Visual Comparison, Laser Alignment Tool, Dial Indicator)
[ ] Notes on Alignment Adjustments (if any)
[ ] Blade Alignment Status (Within Tolerance, Requires Adjustment, Outside of Tolerance)

--- POST-INSPECTION & DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Summary of Findings
[ ] Blade Condition Score (1-10)
[ ] Recommended Action (Replace Blades, Sharpen Blades, Monitor & Re-Inspect, Repair (Specify Below))
[ ] Details of Repair (if selected above)
[ ] Date of Inspection
[ ] Time of Inspection
[ ] Inspector Signature
[ ] Inspector Name
[ ] Machine ID/Serial Number

--- END OF TEMPLATE ---
Transform this text into a digital, automated, and trackable mobile app!
Visit: https://checklistguro.com/templates/agriculture/combine-harvester-blade-inspection
(Click "Install Template" to launch your digital inspection tool immediately)