Clark HWX 30-40, Operator'S Manual

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6.5
Safe Maintenance Practices
9. Before Starting to Drive the Truck:
• Remove drive wheel chocks.
• Plug-in battery connector.
• Lower and turn control handle to operating position.
• Insert key (if equipped) and turn to "on" position.
• Make sure path of travel is clear.
• Check function of controls and emergency reversal switch.
• Check function of brakes.
10. Before Leaving the Truck:
• Park truck in designated area.
• Fully lower forks.
• Raise and turn control handle.
• Turn off key switch and remove key.
• Unplug battery connector.
• Block drive wheel.
11. Brakes, steering mechanisms, control mechanisms, warning de-
vices, lights, lift overload devices, guards and safety devices, lift,
reach and rotation mechanisms, and frame members must be
carefully and regularly inspected and maintained in a safe oper-
ating condition.
12. Special trucks or devices designed and approved for hazardous
area operation must receive special attention to ensure that main-
tenance preserves the original, approved safe operating features.
13. All hydraulic systems must be regularly inspected and maintained
in conformance with good practices. Lift cylinders, valves and oth-
er similar parts must be checked to assure that “drift” or leakage
has not developed to the extent that it would create a hazard.
14. When working on hydraulic system, be sure the battery is discon-
nected and forks are in the fully lowered position, and hydraulic
pressure relieved in hoses and tubing.
15. The truck manufacturer’s capacity, operation and maintenance
instruction plates, tags or decals must be maintained in legible
condition.