Toyota Pallet Truck Service Manual
Scheduled Maintenance
Introduction
00700-CL390-04, Issued: 2 February 2004
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Perform Daily or Every Eight (8) Operating Hours
Item
Daily or Eight-Hour Checklist
Battery
Check cleanliness and exterior condition. See “Battery Exterior Cleaning”
on page 6-9.
Check the charge.
Check the weight.
Make sure there are solid electrical connections and no damage.
Check the connector. Make sure all powered functions are shut down when
disconnected.
Make sure battery is properly installed.
Check the battery gates (if so equipped) for bending or cracks. Replace if
necessary. Check the “free play” of the battery. Make sure the battery does
not move more than 1/2 in. (13mm).
Brake
Check that the control handle returns to the vertical position when
released.
Check that travel is cut out and the brake is applied when the control
handle is within 10° of the fully raised or lowered position.
Forks
Inspect for damage, bending, cracking, or signs of unauthorized
modification. Check for minimum thickness.
Hydraulic System
Check hydraulic connections and hoses for leaks.
Lift Items
Inspect lift cylinders for damage or leaks.
Check lift cylinder yokes and lift stop bolts.
Switches
Check that each switch controls the assigned function.
Check for intermittent switch operation.
Wheels
Inspect the condition of the drive wheel and load wheels. Remove any steel
chips and foreign material to prevent damage to the wheels. Check for
gouging and chunking of the surface.
General Operation
Check that the horn operates when you press the horn button. (Battery
must be connected.)
Check the speed and directional controls.
Check the hour meter (optional). It must operate when the key is turned
ON and the handle is in the operating position.
Check the steering operation.
Check the lift/lower functions.
Check all other components and hardware, inspecting for looseness as
necessary.
Check the operation of the emergency reverse switch.
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List repairs and report any damage to the supervisor or maintenance personnel.
