Clark NPR17 - Visual Inspection

Section 6. Planned Maintenance
Overhead Guard
Upright
Load
Backrest
Overhead Guard
Checktheoverheadguardfordam-
age. Be sure that it is properly
positioned and all mounting fas-
teners are in place and tight.
Load Backrest
Check the load backrest for dam-
age. Inspect the welds on the car-
riage and load backrest for cracks.
Be sure that the mounting fasten-
ers are all in place and tight.
Upright Assembly
Inspect the upright assembly: rails, carriage rollers, lift chains, and lift
and tilt cylinders. Look for obvious wear and maintenance problems,
damaged or missing parts. Check tor any loose parts or fittings. Check
for leaks, any damaged or loose rollers, and rail wear (metal flaking).
Inspect all lift line hydraulic connections for leaks
Lift Chain
Carefully check the lift chains for wear, rust, and corrosion, cracked or
broken links, stretching, etc.. Check that the lift and carriage chains are
adjusted to have equal tension. Check that the lift chain anchor
fasteners and locking means are in place and tight.
WARNING
Uprights and lift chains require special attention to
maintain them in safe operating condition.
• Uprights can drop suddenly. Look at the upright,
but keep hands out.
• Lift chain repairs and adjustments should be
made by trained service personnel.
Visual Inspection 6-13