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VISUAL INSPECTION
VISUAL INSPECTION
First, perform a visual inspection of the lift truck
and its components. Walk around the truck and
take note of any obvious damage or maintenance
problems.
Check to be sure all capacity, safety, and warning
plates are attached and legible.
NAMEPLATES AND DECALS: Do not operate
NAMEPLATES AND DECALS: Do not operate
a lift truck with damage or lost decals and
a lift truck with damage or lost decals and
nameplates. Replace them immediately. They
nameplates. Replace them immediately. They
contain important information.
contain important information.
Inspect the truck, before and after starting the
engine, for any sign of external leakage of fuel,
engine coolant, transmission fluid, etc..
Check for hydraulic oil leaks and loose fittings.
HYDRAULIC FLUID PRESSURE: Do not use
HYDRAULIC FLUID PRESSURE: Do not use
your hands to check for hydraulic leakage.
your hands to check for hydraulic leakage.
Fluid under pressure can penetrate your skin
Fluid under pressure can penetrate your skin
and cause serious injury.
and cause serious injury.
CABIN
CABIN
Be sure that the driver's cabin and any safety
devices are in place, undamaged, and attached
securely. Check the cabin for damage. Be sure
that it is properly positioned and all mounting
fasteners are in place and tight.
LOAD HANDLING COMPONENTS
LOAD HANDLING COMPONENTS
Inspect the mast assembly, load backrest (LBR),
rails, carriage rollers, lift chains, and lift and tilt
c y l i n d e r s . L o o k f o r o b v i o u s w e a r a n d
maintenance problems and damaged or missing
parts. Check for any loose parts or fittings. Check
for leaks, damaged or loose rollers, and rail wear
(metal flaking). Carefully check the lift chains for
wear, rust, corrosion, cracked or broken links,
stretching etc.. Check that the lift and carriage
chains are correctly adjusted to have equal
tension. Check that the lift chain anchor fasteners
and locking means are in place and tight. Inspect
all lift line hydraulic connections for leaks.
Mast and lift chains require special attention
Mast and lift chains require special attention
and maintenance to remain in safe operating
and maintenance to remain in safe operating
condition. Refer to lift chain maintenance in
condition. Refer to lift chain maintenance in
this section for additional information.
this section for additional information.
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6. HOW TO PERFORM PLANNED MAINTENANCE
6. HOW TO PERFORM PLANNED MAINTENANCE
