Planned
Maintenance
and
Lubrication
Regular
maintenance
and
care
of
your lift truck
is
essential
for
economy
and
utilization reasons,
but
most important
for
your safety.
A
faulty lift truck
is
a
potential source
of
danger
to the
operator,
and to
other personnel
work-
ing
near
it.
Lift
trucks
should
be
inspected daily,
or at the
start
of
each shift. This daily
inspection should include
a
visual check
for
leaks
and any
obvious damage
which
may
have
been caused
by
operation during
the
last shift. Check
the
tires
and
wheel bolts. Look
the
upright
and
lift chains over. Check
the
forks
and
load backrest extension. Look
for
loose bolts
and
fittings. Make sure
that
the
overhead guard
is in
good
condition. Check
all of the
controls. Make
sure
that
all
systems
are
functioning correctly. Check
the
engine oil, fuel
and
coolant levels
as
well
as the
hydraulic sump
oil
level.
And
make sure
that
all
instruments, warning
lights
and the
horn
are
operating correctly
and
that your truck
is
safe
to
operate.
Use the
daily inspection sheet
as a
check
list
and
record
of
your findings.
In
addition, Clark recommends that
you set up and
follow
a
planned
maintenance
and
inspection program. Performed
on a
regular basis,
the
pro-
gram
will
provide
the
opportunity
to
make thorough inspections
and
checks
on the
safe operating condition
of
your lift truck. Necessary adjustments
and
repairs
are
made
as
needed.
The
schedule
for
these planned
maintenance (PM) inspections will depend
on the
conditions
of
your par-
ticular application
and
lift truck use. Recommended periodic inspection
and
maintenance items
are
listed
in the
Maintenance
and
Lubrication section.
Also shown
is the PM
inspection
and
report form which
may be
obtained
from
your local Clark dealer.
He is
also prepared
to
help
you
with your
Plan-
ned
Maintenance
and
Inspection Program
if you
want assistance.
He has
specially trained
service
personnel
who are
authorized
to
check your lift
truck
according
to the
respective
safety
regulations.
Also,
in the
Maintenance
and
Lubrication
section,
you
will
find
a
listing
of
useful specifications
for
fuel
and
lubricants, critical
bolt
torques, refill
capacities
and
settings
for
your truck.
If
you
have
the
need
for
more information
on the
care
and
repair
of
your
truck,
see
your Clark dealer.
8.2
Operating
Hazards
AWARNING:
Long
&
wide loads
With long
or
wide loads
you
need
more room
... so ...
slow down
and
watch your
clearance.
Wide
loads
...
keep them
low and
watch
your balance.
Remember,
a
long load will reduce
the
capacity
of
the
truck.
3.5
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