15 PRE‐OPERATION CHECK
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15.3.7 Fuel level check and supply (Gasoline and diesel models)
DANGER
Follow these rules when refueling to avoid serious injury or death:
•
Refuel only in authorized areas
•
Turn the key switch off
•
No smoking or naked flames allowed
•
Clean up spills before starting the engine
(1)
(1) Fuel tank cap
1.
Check the gauge to see if the fuel is suf
ficient to finish your shift.
NOTICE! After the end of daily opera‐
tion, fill the tank with fuel to prevent
moisture in the tank from mixing with
the fuel.
2.
When filling the fuel tank, stop the en
gine, remove the fuel tank cap by turning
it counterclockwise, and pour fuel
through the fuel filler neck.
3.
After fueling, be sure to tighten the fuel
tank cap.
CAUTION! Prevent entrance of water
and dirt into the tank during fueling,
use only clean, properly marked con‐
tainers.
15.3.8 Engine inspection
WARNING
•
The exhaust gas can cause serious injury if inhaled, If you must start the engine inside
building or enclosure, insure sufficient ventilation.
•
The engine in the idle state revs up at a relatively high speed when cold. The engine re
sumes normal speed when it is fully warmed.
1.
Start the engine and warm it up suffi
ciently.
2.
Check each meter and warning lamp to
see if there is any problem.
3.
Check if the engine is making an abnor
mal sound or vibration.
4.
Check the exhaust gas color to see if it is
normal. If the exhaust gas color is color
less or light blue, the engine condition is
normal. If not (e.g. black or white), ask
the Toyota dealer for an inspection.
15.3.9 Checking and adjusting chain tension
With the truck parked on a level surface and
the forks raised about 20 30 cm (10 in.)
above the ground, check the chains for ten
sion differences by pressing each chain with
thumb or by noting the tilt in forks rail. If the
chains do not have the same amount of ten
sion, they need to be adjusted.
15.3.10 Load handling system
WARNING
•
Never check for oil leaks by hand. Oil under pressure can penetrate your skin causing a
severe injury. Wear gloves and use a piece of cardboard to find leaks.
1.
Check the forks and load backrest for
cracks and bending.
2.
Check for mast distortion, chain tension,
and oil leakage from cylinders and pip
ing.
3.
Operate the lift and tilt levers to check
their operation. If anything unusual is
found, have the truck inspected at the
Toyota dealer.
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