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Before leaving the truck.
Stop the truck.
Fully lower the load-engaging means: mast, carriage, forks or attachments.
Put the gear selector lever in NEUTRAL.
Apply the parking brake.
Stop the engine.
Turn the key switch to the OFF position.
Put blocks at the wheels if the truck must be left on an incline.
Brakes, steering mechanisms, control mechanisms, warning devices, lights, governors, lift
overload devices, lift and tilt mechanisms, articulating axle stops, load backrest, cabin and frame
members must be carefully and regularly inspected and maintained in a safe operating condition.
Special trucks or devices designed and approved for hazardous area operation must receive
special attention to insure that maintenance preserves the original approved safe operating
features.
Fuel systems must be checked for leaks and condition of parts. Extra special consideration must
be given in the case of a leak in the fuel system. Action must be taken to prevent the use of the
truck until the leak has been corrected.
All hydraulic systems must be regularly inspected and maintained in conformance with good
practice. Tilt and lift cylinders, valves, and other parts must be checked to assure that drift or
leakage has not developed to the extent that it would create a hazard.
When working on the hydraulic system, be sure the engine is turned off, mast is in the fully-
lowered position, and hydraulic pressure is relieved in hoses and tubing.
Always put oak blocks under the carriage and mast rails when it is necessary to work with the
Always put oak blocks under the carriage and mast rails when it is necessary to work with the
mast in an elevated position.
mast in an elevated position.
The truck manufacturer's capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals
must be maintained in legible condition.
Batteries, limit switches, protective devices, electrical conductors, and connections must be
maintained in conformance with good practice. Special attention must be paid to the condition of
electrical insulation.
To avoid injury to personnel or damage to the equipment, consult the manufacturer's procedures in
replacing contacts on any battery connection.
Industrial trucks must be kept in a clean condition to minimize fire hazards and help in detection of
loose or defective parts.
Modifications and additions that affect capacity and safe truck operation must not be done without
the manufacturer's prior written approval. This is an OSHA requirement.
Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals must be changed
accordingly.
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