Clark GCS 20 - Page 71

Know Your Truck
How To Start Your Truck
Before starting a lift truck it is good
practice to always start from a safe
condition.
Check to see that:
1 Parking brake is applied
2 Forks are fully lowered to the floor
3 You are familiar with how all the
controls function
4 All controls in neutral or other
correct position
5 Truck has been checked and is
ready to operate
This is a good time to adjust the seat to
a comfortable position for you. Adjust
the seat by moving and holding the
release lever at the left front edge of
the seat. Put the seat in a position
which will provide easy reach to all
controls. Release the seat lever. Make
sure that the seat locking mechanism
is engaged.
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Put the directional control lever in the
"N" (neutral) position. The truck should
start only in the "neutral" position.
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Before Operation
How To Perform The Daily Inspection
Check the condition of the drive and
steer wheels and tires. Remove objects
that are embedded in the tread. Inspect
the tires for excessive wear and breaks
or "chunking out".
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Check to make sure that all wheel lug
nuts or bolts are tight.
Please refer to "Specifications"
torque and tire pressure values.
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Check for the correct air pressure on
trucks with pneumatic tires.
CAUTION
Check tire pressure from a position
facing the tread of the tire, not the side.
Use a long-handled gauge to keep your
body away from the side. If tires are
low, don't add air. Check with a
mechanic. The tire may require removal
and repair. Incorrect (low) tire pressure
can reduce the stability of your lift
truck and cause it to tip over.
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