Operation
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Sounds – Listen to the engine for a few seconds before driving off. If any strange
sounds are heard stop the machine immediately and investigate the problem.
Smells - Check for any strange odours that may indicate a problem such as a
very strong smell of gas, fumes or burning. If anything abnormal is detected, stop
the machine immediately and investigate the problem.
Dash – Check the multifunction display console (MDC) and the miscellaneous
indicator lights on the dash to see if any warnings are active. If any of the warning
icons are illuminated whilst the engine is running, stop the engine and report the
fault. Fix an ‘out of order’ sign to the steering wheel. A full list of all the indicators
on the dash can be found in Section 4: Operation Monitoring.
Work Lights – Activate all of the work lights and check that they are all are
working properly.
Road Lights (If Fitted) - Activate all of the road lights and check that they are all
are working properly.
Forewarning Safety Lights (If Fitted) – Activate all of the forewarning lights and
check that they are all are working properly.
Mast/Fork Hydraulic Functions – Before checking the mast functions ensure
that there is adequate space and headroom to perform all of the checks. Raise
and lower the mast fully. Reach the mast out fully then retract it in fully. Watch for
any signs of sticking. Tilt the mast forward fully and back fully. Test any auxiliary
function(s) that may be fitted. Make sure that the operation of each function is
smooth and controlled through the full extent of its travel.
Brakes – With the park brake applied, select forward on the four-way direction
switch. Keeping both feet away from the pedals, sound the horn, and release the
park brake. The machine should start to move slowly forward. Press the inch
pedal. The machine will stop. Release the pedal and the machine will move off
again. Re-apply the park brake and the machine will stop. If either brake is not
working do not operate the machine and report the fault to the relevant supervisor.
In the highly unlikely event of neither brake working, the machine can be stopped
by switching off the engine. Make sure there is adequate space around the truck
to perform this test. Only perform the brake test on a level surface.
Four-Way Direction Switch – With the engine running and the park brake
applied, select forward mode. Release the park brake. The machine should move
forward. Press the inch pedal to stop the machine. Select reverse and release
the inch pedal. The machine should now travel backwards. Press the inch pedal
to stop the machine then apply the parking brake. Select left, the wheels will start
to realign for sideward (90°) mode. When the wheels have finished realigning,
sound the horn and release the park brake. The machine should now travel to the
left. Press the inch pedal to stop the machine, select right travel with the direction
control lever, sound the horn and release the inch pedal. The machine should
now travel to the right.
Steering – Set the steering wheel to the most comfortable position for driving by
use of the adjustment lever on the right hand side of the column. With the engine
running and the park brake applied, turn the steering wheel fully clockwise and
counter-clockwise. The steering should move easily in either direction, and not
seem excessively stiff or loose. Perform this check in both standard (0°) mode
and sideward (90°) mode.
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