Clark WP30 - Safe Maintenance Practices

6.4
SAFE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
The following instructions have been prepared from current industry and
government safety standards applicable to industrial truck operations
and maintenance. They are listed here for the reference and safety of
all workers during inspection / maintenance operations. When in doubt
of any inspection / maintenance procedures, please contact your local
CLARKdealer.
1. Powered industrial trucks can become hazardous if maintenance is
neglected. Therefore, suitable maintenance facilities, trained person-
nel and procedures shall be provided.
2.Maintenanceandinspectionofallpoweredindustrialtrucksshallbe
done in conformance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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specications.
5.Properlyventilateworkarea,ventexhaustfumes,keepshopclean
andoordry.
6. Avoidrehazardsandhavereprotectionequipmentpresentinthe
workarea.Donotuseanopenametocheckelectrolytelevel.Donot
useopenpansoffuelorammablecleaninguidsforcleaningparts.
7. Before Starting To Work On Truck:
 a)Raisedrivewheelfreeofoorordisconnectpowersourceand
use blocks or other positive truck positioning devices.
b) Put blocks under the load-engaging means, or chassis before
working on them.
c) Disconnect battery before working on the electrical system.
d) When working on hydraulic system, be sure the battery is discon-
nected.
8. Operation of the truck to check performance must be conducted in
an authorized, safe, clear area.
Safety Maintenance Practices