Princeton Truck Mounted Forklift, Operator'S Manual

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A6. MAINTENANCE
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Daily Pre-Shift Inspection Checklist (continued)
8. Valve Levers - Cycle all controls fully and ensure that there is no free play in the valve levers. Look for jerking
movement and listen for unusual noises. Never extend your head, arms or body into the mast or mast carriage. All
levers should return to the center position (neutral) when released. Test the following levers with the forks low to
the ground.
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Mast – Ensure that the mast raises and lowers fully and smoothly. Lateral movement is an indication that the
wear pads need adjusting or that there may be a broken roller.
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Carriage – Ensure that the mast carriage moves forward and backward fully and smoothly. There should be no
lateral movement. Lateral movement is an indication that the wear pads need adjusting or there may be a
broken roller.
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Tilt – Tilt the mast fully forward and rearward. There should be no binding or jerking.
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Side-Shift – Side-shift the mast fully left and fully right. There should be no binding or jerking.
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Stabilizers – Ensure the stabilizers lower and raise fully.
9. Park Brake – Switch on the parking brake and attempt to drive forward and reverse. If the parking brake is
functioning properly the Truck Mounted Forklift should not move. It is also necessary to carry out a park brake
test.
10. Steering Response – Drive the forklift making a complete left turn and a complete right turn. The steering should
be responsive. There should be no excessive free play, jerking, binding, or unusual noises.
11. Diff-Lock – Engage the diff-lock and attempt to drive forward and reverse. There should be a noticeable drag on
the engine to indicate that the diff-lock is functioning.
12. Back-up Alarm – The back-up alarm must be operational. The back-up alarm should NEVER be disconnected.
13. Horn – The horn should be operational. Do not operate the forklift if the horn does not work.
14. Work Lights – All the work lights should be operational.
15. Strobe – The strobe should be operational when the ignition is switched to the ON position.
NOTE: IF DEFECTS ARE IDENTIFIED DURING THE PRE-SHIFT OPERATIONAL CHECK, TAKE THE FORKLIFT OUT OF
SERVICE, NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR AND HAVE IT INSPECTED AND REPAIRED.