5-4 Daily Safety Inspection
Functional Checks
Check the operation of the truck as follows.
Before performing these checks, familiarize yourself with
the starting, operating, and shutdown procedures in Sec-
tion 4 of this manual. Also, know the safety rules given in
Section 1 of this manual.
1. Test warning devices, horn, lights, and other safety equipment
and accessories.
2. Start the engine and be sure all controls and systems operate
freely and return to neutral properly. Check the:
• Gauges, meters, and indicator lights
• Service brakes, inching pedal, and parking brakes
• Hydraulic controls: lift, tilt, and auxiliary (if installed)
• Accelerator
• Directional control
• Steering system
• Lift mechanism and any attachments.
When the functional checks are completed, follow the standard
shut- down procedures given in Section 4, “Operating Procedures.”
Concluding the Inspection
Make a record on the “Driver's Daily Checklist” of all the problems
that you find. Review the checklist to be sure it has been completed
and turn it in to the person responsible for lift truck maintenance. Be
sure any unusual noises or problems are investigated immediately.
Do not operate a lift truck that has a maintenance problem or is
not safe to operate.
Instead, remove the key from the
ignition switch and put an “Out of
Service” tag on the truck.
If all of the Daily Inspection checks
were normal or satisfactory, the
truck can be operated.
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