Section
6.
Planned
Maintenance
Safe
Maintenance Practices
The
following
instruct
ions
have
been
preparedfrom
current industry
and
government
safety
standards
applicable
to
industrial
truck operator
and
maintenance.
These recommended procedures specify conditions,
methods,
and
accepted practices that
aid in the
safe maintenance
of
industrial trucks. They
are
listed here
for
the
reference
and
safety
of all
workers
during
maintenance operations.
Carefully
read
and
understand
these
instructions
and the
specific maintenance procedures before
attempting
to do any
repair work. When
in
doubt
of any
maintenance
procedure,
please contact your local
CLARK
dealer.
1.
Powered
industrial
trucks
can
become hazardous
if
maintenance
is
neglected. Therefore, suitable maintenance facilities, trained
personnel,
and
procedures
shall
be
provided.
2.
Maintenance
and
inspection
of all
powered
industrial
trucks
shall
be
done
in
conformance with
the
manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.
3. A
scheduled
planned maintenance, lubrication,
and
inspection
system
shall
be
followed.
4.
Only trained
and
authorized personnel shall
be
permitted
to
maintain, repair, adjust,
and
inspect industrial
trucks—and
in
accordance with
the
manufacturer's specifications.
5.
Properly ventilate work area,
and
keep shop
clean
and
floor dry.
6.
Avoid fire hazards
and
have fire protection
equipment
present
in
the
work area.
Do not use an
open flame
to
check fluid
or
electrolyte levels.
Do not use
open
pans
of
fuel
or
flammable
cleaning fluids
for
cleaning parts.
7.
Before starting work
on
truck:
a.
Raise drive wheel
free
of
floor
and use
blocks
or
other positive
truck
positioning
devices.
b.
Put
blocks under
the
load-engaging means, inner rails,
or
chassis
before working
on
them.
c.
Disconnect battery before working
on the
electrical system.
Safe
Maintenance Practices
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