Opera ons/Procedures/Forks/CAR BODY SAS FORKS Manual v2.pub 2/13/13 2/16/2013 2:50 PM
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Daily, pre-operation inspection is recommended to help the operator safely use SAS FORKS™.
The list below is a general summary. A sample checklist can be found later in this manual.
Please note: This list is not meant to be an exhaustive list of items to inspect. Refer to the machine
manufacturer’s operator manual for specifications and additional items that may need to be inspected
prior to machine operation.
It
is
the
responsibility
of
the
Owners
and Operators to ensure safe operation of
equipment in the field. Any unsafe items should be professionally repaired prior to
operation of machine. Failure to follow these safety guidelines or wheel loader
operation instructions can result in serious injury or death.
Prior to completing this inspection, wheel loader should be parked on a solid level
surface, with the parking brake set and the engine off. Failure to secure vehicle
while inspecting can result in serious injury or death.
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION (Page 6)
SAS™ 6’ & 7’ FORKS
S.A.S. of Luxemburg,Ltd. 133 Center Drive Hwy 54, PO Box 260, Luxemburg, WI 54217 USA
Phone: 920-845-2198
1-877-SAS-FORK
Fax: 920-845-2309
Web: www.sasforks.com
1) INSPECT WHEEL LOADER PER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS
Inspect items such as, but not limited to; tire pressure, wheel bolts, lift arm pins, cylinders, hoses.
2) GREASE AND INSPECT ALL THE LINKAGE PINS.
Inspect each linkage pin to ensure properly fastened and the condition.
Grease each linkage pin and joint to ensure smooth operation and to reduce wear.
Do not operate machine if linkage pin or retaining plate of bolt is worn, loose or missing.
3) FORKS SECURED PROPERLY
Quick coupler mounted units must be aligned uniformly and fastened securely with both locking
pins fully engaged. Direct pin mounted forks with all pins properly in place & secured with prop-
er fasteners.
4) INSPECT SAS FORKS
Inspect Rubber Bumpers
attached to the carriage to prevent
damage to cars. Order new bumpers from SAS FORKS
Inspect fork carriage & frame
for cracking or damage. Do not
use forks if damage is found.
Inspect welds
retaining the blades into the carriage. Welds
should be smooth, with no cracks. Do not operate forks if a weld
is showing any signs of cracking. See “Blade Weld Inspection”.
Inspect fork blade tips for upward bending
. Blade tips should be level to each other +/ - ½”
Blade tips that are not level with each other will make it difficult to slide under vehicles, and
cause premature wear on the lower blade.
Failure to inspect welds, blades or mounting pins on a daily basis can result in cata-
strophic failure resulting in property damage, serious injury or death. Be certain to
inspect your equipment on a daily basis.
