4.3
Visual Checks
First, perform a visual inspection of the truck and its major components:
1. Walk around your lift truck and take note of obvious damage that
may have been caused by operation during the last shift.
2. Check that all capacity, safety, and warning plates or decals are
attached and legible.
3. Check that the battery is installed and secured in position correctly.
Check battery connector for safe condition.
4. Check for hydraulic oil leaks and loose ttings
CAUTION
Do not use bare hands to check. Oil may be hot or under
pressure.
5. Be sure that the all safety devices are in place (shields and cov-
ers), securely fastened and undamaged. Inspect for damaged or
missing parts, corrosion, cracks, breaks etc.
6. Check all of the critical components that handle or carry the load.
7. Carefully inspect the load forks for cracks, breaks, bending, twists,
and wear.
8. Inspect the wheels and tires for safe mounting, wear condition.
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