Clark S20 D, Operator'S Manual

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How to Perform Planned Maintenance 7-21
Section 7. Planned Maintenance and Lubrication
2. Remove your right foot from the service brake pedal and put it
on the accelerator pedal. Push down until the truck moves
slowly forward. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal
and push down on the service brake pedal to stop the truck. The
brakes should apply smoothly and equally.
Be sure the travel area is clear behind the truck.
3. Put the directional control lever in the REVERSE travel position.
Release the service brake and push down on the accelerator
pedal until the truck moves slowly in the reverse direction.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal and push down on
the service brake pedal to stop the truck. The brakes should
apply smoothly and equally.
4. Put the directional control in FORWARD. Press the inching
pedal fully down and hold. Depress the accelerator. The truck
should not move. Now, with the accelerator still depressed,
slowly release the inching pedal until the truck “inches” forward
smoothly and slowly.
Report any problems.
When you have completed the operational tests, park and leave
the truck according to standard shut down procedure as
described in Section 4 of this manual. Be sure to make a record of
all maintenance and operating problems you find.
Fluids, Filters and Engine Accessories
To check fluid levels and other components within the engine
compartment, unlatch and open the hood to access the engine
compartment.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!!
To avoid the possibility of personal injury, never work in
the engine compartment with the engine running, except
when it is absolutely necessary to check or make
adjustments. Take extreme care to keep hands, tools,
loose clothing, etc., away from fan and drive belts. Also
remove watches, bracelets, and rings. Use extreme care
as hot surface may be present. The hood is the primary
guarding for these dangers.