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5-10t Internal Combustion Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operation & Maintenance Manual
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I. Safety Rule for Drive and Operation of Forklift Truck
I. The drivers and management personnel of forklift truck must bear in mind “Safety First”,
and conduct safety operation and standard operation according to the “Operation and
Maintenance Manual” for the forklift truck.
II. Conveyance of Forklift Truck
It is required to pay attention to the following items when motor vehicle is used to load and
convey the forklift truck.
1. Skid the parking brake.
2. Both the front and rear parts of mast and counterweight shall be properly fixed using steel
wire. The corresponding positions of front and rear tyres shall be firmly wedged up using
wedge blocks.
3. The forklift truck shall be listed according to the marked position on the “Lift Data Plate”
for forklift truck at the lifting time.
III. Storage of Forklift Truck
1. Drain the fuel completely (It is not to be drained if coolant is the antirust and antifreeze
fluid.)
2. Coat the surface of unpainted parts with antirust oil, and coat the lift chain with lubricating
oil.
3. Drop the mast to the lowest position.
4. Skid the parking brake.
5. Wedge up the front and rear tyres properly using wedge blocks.
IV. Preparation prior to Use
1. Avoid examining fuel, oil leak, oil level, and examining electrical instrument in a place
with an open fire, and avoid adding fuel during operation.
2. Examine the air pressure of tyres.
3. It is required to place the handle for forward/backward gear at the middle position (zero
gear position).
4. Don’t smoke when fuel system is working and when battery is being examined.
5. Examine the status of respective handles and pedals.
6. Get properly prepared for startup.
7. Loosen the parking brake.
8. Perform the test actions such as rise and fall of mast, forward and backward tip, steering,
and brake.
V. Operation of Forklift Truck