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Safe Maintenance
Safe Maintenance
The following instructions have been prepared from current industry and government safety
standards applicable to industrial truck operation and maintenance. They are listed here for
the reference and safety of all workers during inspection and maintenance operations. If you
have any questions regarding the inspection or maintenance procedures for your lift truck,
please contact your CLARK dealer.
1. Lift 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 lift trucks shall conform with the manufacturer’s recom-
mendations.
3. A scheduled planned maintenance, lubrication, and inspection system shall be followed.
4. Properly ventilate all work areas and keep oor clean and dry.
5. Do have re protection equipment present in the work area. Do not use open pans of fuel
or ammable cleaning uids for cleaning parts.
6. Operation of the lift truck to check performance must be conducted in an authorized, safe
and clear area.
7. Before Starting Maintenance or Repair:
• Raise and support the lift truck using an appropriate lifting device.
• Use appropriate supports prior to beginning work.
• Disconnect the battery before working on the electrical system.
• Fully lower the upright and relieve the hydraulic pressure before working on the
hydraulic system.
8. Before Driving the Lift Truck:
• Connect the battery connector.
• Insert the key and turn the keyswitch to the on position.
• Check that the path of travel is clear.
• Check the function of the directional controls and the emergency disconnect switch.
• Check the service and emergency brake functions.
9. Before Leaving the Lift Truck:
• Park the lift truck in a designated area.
• Fully lower the upright to the ground.
• Turn the keyswitch to o and remove the key.
• Unplug the battery connector.
10. All brakes, steering mechanisms, control mechanisms, warning devices, lights, guards
and safety devices, lift mechanisms, and frame members must be carefully and regularly
inspected and maintained to a safe operating condition.
11. Specialized lift trucks or devices designed and approved for hazardous area operation
must receive special attention to ensure that maintenance preserves the original,
approved safe operating features.
12. The hydraulic system must be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure that
excessive leakage (drift) has not developed to the extent that it creates a hazard.
13. All batteries, motors, controllers, switches, protective devices, electrical conductors and
connections must be inspected and maintained.
14. Refer to the manufacturer's (CLARK) procedures for replacing battery contacts to avoid
injury or damage to the equipment.
15. Lift trucks must be kept clean to minimize the risk of re and to aide in the detection of
damaged or defective parts.
16. Always use replacement parts and uids that are of a quality at least equal to that of the
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
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