Clark S20 D, Operator'S Manual

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7-4 Safe Maintenance Practices
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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Refer to the “Jacking and Blocking” section in the Service
Manual for proper procedures.
Never lift the truck by the counterweight.
9. Operation of the truck to check performance must be conducted
in an authorized, safe, clear area.
10. Before starting to operate the truck:
a. Be seated in a safe operating position and fasten your seat
belt.
b. Make sure parking brake is applied.
c. Put the direction control in NEUTRAL.
d. Start the engine.
e. Check functioning of lift and tilt systems, direction and speed
controls, steering, brakes, warning devices, and load han-
dling attachments.
11. Before leaving the truck:
a. Stop the truck.
b. Fully lower the load-engaging means: upright, carriage, forks
or attachments.
c. Put the directional control in NEUTRAL.
d. Apply the parking brake (automatically occurs).
e. Stop the engine.
f. Turn the key switch to the OFF position.
g. Put blocks at the wheels if the truck must be left on an incline.
12. Brakes, steering mechanisms, control mechanisms, warning
devices, lights, governors, lift overload devices, lift and tilt mech-
anisms, articulating axle stops, load back rest, overhead guard
and frame members must be carefully and regularly inspected
and maintained in a safe operating condition.
13. Special trucks or devices designed and approved for hazardous-
area operation must receive special attention to insure that
maintenance preserves the original approved safe operating
features.