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Clark GTS D Series - User Manual

Clark GTS D Series
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INTERNAL COMBUSTION LIFT TRUCKS
Part No. 8140267 (Eng)
Book No. OM 1064 (Rev 1.3)
Jan, 2019
GTS 20/25/30/33 D
GTS 20/25/30/33 L
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Summary

Introduction

Routine Servicing and Maintenance

Stresses importance of regular maintenance for safety and operation.

How to Use this Manual

Section 1. General Safety Rules

Reviews and illustrates accepted practices for safe operation.

Section 2. Operating Hazards

Warns of conditions that could cause damage or injury.

Section 3. Operator Compartment and Controls

Describes operating components, systems, controls, and features.

Section 4. Operating Procedures

Provides specific instructions for safe, efficient operation.

Section 5. Operator Maintenance and Care

Details operator's daily inspection and refueling.

Section 6. Emergency Starting and Towing

Gives instructions for emergency starting and towing.

Section 8. Specifications

Provides reference information and data.

Safety Signs and Safety Messages

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation with minor/moderate injury risk.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation with death or serious injury risk.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation with death or injury risk.

General Safety Rules

Daily Inspection

Process of inspecting the truck at the beginning of each shift.

Do’s and Don’ts

Safe practices and prohibitions for operators.

Seat Belts

Importance of using seat belts and how to buckle up.

No Riders

Only the operator should be on the truck; no personnel on forks.

Pedestrians

How to watch for and interact with pedestrians.

Operator Protection

Stay under overhead guard and within truck confines.

Fork Safety

Warns against walking under raised forks and using trucks for overhead work.

Pinch Points

Keep body parts out of uprights; do not use uprights as ladders.

Travel

Guidance on traveling with loads, visibility, and load stability.

Grades, Ramps, Slopes, and Inclines

Safe operation on inclines; warns against turning on grades.

Surface and Capacity

Warns about hazardous surfaces and knowing truck/elevator capacity.

Tip-Over

Conditions leading to lateral/longitudinal tip-overs and dock edge mishaps.

What to do in Case of a Tip-over

Instructs operators not to jump and how to brace themselves.

Parking

Details correct procedure for parking the lift truck safely.

General Tire Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair

Covers checking tire pressure, condition, and maintenance.

Carbon monoxide and fumes

Warns about hazards of engine exhaust gases in enclosed areas.

Operating Hazards

Loose Loads

Dangers of loose/unbalanced loads and handling.

Long and Wide Loads; Rear Swing

Handling long/wide loads; warns about rear swing.

Low Overhead Clearance, Fast Turns and High Loads

Warns about overhead clearance, turns with loads, and load height.

Drop-Offs

Hazards of trailer loading/unloading and avoidance.

Right-Angle Stacking

Guidance on stacking and moving with raised loads.

Chain Slack

Dangers of slack chains; need to raise forks before moving.

Pallets and Skids

Warns against using damaged pallets/skids.

Operator Compartment and Controls

Truck Description

Identifies major external components of the lift truck.

Operator Compartment

Details location of controls within the operator's compartment.

Instrument Pod

Shows and lists gauges and indicators on the instrument panel.

Pod Symbols and Functions

Explains functions of instrument pod, shutdown, and interlocks.

Speed Limit System (Option)

Operation and display of an optional speed limit system.

Weight Measurement System (Option)

Describes an optional system for measuring load weight.

Operator Controls

Details various controls for operating the truck.

Truck Data and Capacity Plate

Explains information on the truck's data and capacity plate.

Operator Safety Warning Decal

Highlights importance of safety decals and operator/tip-over warning.

Upright Warning Decal

Warns of injury risk from movement within the upright assembly.

Keep Away from Forks Decal

Warns of injury risk from forks when raised.

Hot Surface Warning Decal

Warns about hot surfaces that can cause burns.

Attached position of safety decals

Illustrates the locations of various safety decals on the truck.

Operating Procedures

Before Operating the Truck

Emphasizes reading and understanding the manual before operation.

Starting from a Safe Condition

Lists essential checks and conditions before starting the truck.

After Operating the Truck

Outlines safety rules for leaving the truck in a safe condition.

Operator Maintenance and Care

Daily Safety Inspection

Stresses operator responsibility for checking truck condition before use.

Fuel Safety Practices

Covers safe practices for refueling gasoline and diesel trucks.

Refueling LPG Tanks

Provides rules for changing and refilling LPG tanks safely.

Emergency Starting and Towing

How to Tow a Disabled Truck

Provides procedures for safely towing a disabled lift truck.

How to Use Battery Jumper Cables

Explains how to safely jump-start a truck using another vehicle's battery.

Planned Maintenance and Lubrication

Introduction

Notes that only trained personnel should perform planned maintenance.

Safe Maintenance Practices

Lists recommended practices for safe maintenance operations.

Major Component Locations

Illustrates and identifies key components for PM procedures.

Planned Maintenance Intervals

Defines operating condition classifications for determining maintenance intervals.

Daily Maintenance Checks

Provides a detailed checklist for daily maintenance tasks.

PM Report Form

Explains the purpose and use of PM inspection records.

How to Perform Planned Maintenance

Guides on performing visual inspections of the lift truck and its components.

Specifications

GTS20-33

Provides specifications for the GTS20-33 model, including load capacity and engines.

Engine Oil

Provides engine oil recommendations based on truck type and temperature.

Clark GTS D Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandClark
ModelGTS D Series
CategoryForklifts
LanguageEnglish

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