8000 SRM 1226
Maintenance Procedures Every 8 Hours or Daily
HOW TO MAKE CHECKS WITH KEY
SWITCH ON
WARNING
Do not operate a lift truck that needs repairs.
Report the need for repairs immediately. If re-
pair is necessary, put a DO NOT OPERATE tag
in the operator’s area. Remove the key from
the key switch.
WARNING
FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT! The seat belt is in-
stalled to help the operator stay on the truck if
the lift truck tips over. IT CAN ONLY HELP IF
IT IS FASTENED.
Make sure the area around the lift truck is clear be-
fore moving the lift truck. Proceed carefully when
making the checks.
Horn, Lights, and Alarm
1.
Check the operation of the horn by pressing the
horn button on the steering column. The horn
will operate when the key is in any position.
2.
Check the operation of the lights using the ap-
propriate rocker switch located on the right-hand
side of the dash panel. The lights will operate
when the key is in any position.
3.
Check the strobe light by turning the key in
the ON position and check the operation of the
light. The strobe light can also be operated with
a rocker switch.
4.
Check the backup alarm on lift trucks equipped
with forward and reverse lever, by sitting in the
seat, turning the key to the ON position, and
pulling back on the forward and reverse lever.
The alarm will sound.
5.
Check the backup alarm on lift trucks equipped
with MONOTROL pedal, by sitting in seat, turn-
ing the key to the ON position, and pressing the
reverse arrow on the MONOTROL pedal.
Steering System
WARNING
Because the lift truck has hydraulic power
steering, the steering can be difficult when the
power steering pump is not operating.
Make sure that the steering system operates
smoothly and provides good steering control.
Service Brakes
WARNING
Loss of oil from the brake oil reservoir indi-
cates a leak. Repair the brake system before
using the lift truck. Replace the brake oil in
the system if there is dirt, water, or oil in the
system.
There is an indicator light on the display panel for
the brake oil level. The red light is ON as described
in the Operating Manual. If the light is ON dur-
ing operation, the oil in the reservoir for the brake
master cylinder is too low. Add brake oil and check
for leaks. The reservoir is under the brake pedal and
floor plate. Clean the area around the fill cap so no
dirt enters the reservoir.
Check the operation of the brake system. Push on the
brake pedal. The brakes must be applied before the
pedal reaches the floor plate. The brake pedal must
stop firmly and must not move slowly down after the
brakes are applied. The brakes must apply equally
to both drive wheels with no noticeable pull to either
side.
Parking Brake
There is an indicator light on the display panel for
the parking brake. The red light is ON as described
in the Operating Manual. This indicator light is
illuminated when the parking brake is applied and
the key is in the ON position. The indicator light will
go OFF when the parking brake is released. If the
parking brake is not applied and the operator leaves
the seat or turns the key to the OFF position, the
light will stay illuminated and a warning alarm will
sound for approximately 10 seconds.
Adjust the parking brake by first making sure the
lift truck cannot move (block wheels). Release the
parking brake and access the adjustment knob lo-
cated on the lower left hand side, outside of the cowl
weldment. See Figure 11. Turn the knob clockwise to
increase the braking force. The parking brake, when
in good condition and correctly adjusted, will hold a
lift truck with a capacity load on a 15% grade [1.5 m
(1.5 ft) rise in 10 m (10 ft)].
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