Clark S20 D, Operator'S Manual

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Daily Safety Inspection 5-3
Section 5. Operator Maintenance and Care
Visual Checks
First, perform a visual inspection of the truck and its major
components:
1. Walk around your lift truck and take note of obvious damage that
may have been caused by operation during the last shift.
2. Check that all capacity, safety, and warning plates or decals are
attached and legible.
3. Check before and after starting engine for leaking fuel, engine
coolant, transmission fluid, etc.
4. Check for hydraulic oil leaks and loose fittings.
CAUTION
!
Do not use bare hands to check. Oil may be hot or under
pressure.
5. Be sure that the driver's overhead guard, load back rest and all
other safety devices are in place, securely fastened and undam-
aged. Inspect for damaged or missing parts, corrosion, cracks,
breaks etc.
6. Check all of the critical components that handle or carry the
load.
7. Look the upright and lift chains over. Check for obvious wear
and maintenance problems such as damaged or missing parts,
leaks, slack or broken chains, rust, corrosion, bent parts, cracks,
etc.
8. Carefully inspect the load forks for cracks, breaks, bending,
twists, and wear. Be sure that the forks are correctly installed
and locked in their proper position.
9. Inspect the wheels and tires for safe mounting, wear condition,
and air pressure.
10. Check the hydraulic sump oil level, engine oil level, and fuel
level.