Daily Safety Check   2221  Daily Safety Check
Daily Safety Check
CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK
You must make sure your truck is safe to use.
1. Walk around your truck and check it over.
  • Check to make sure the battery is charged,      
    water level is OK and vent caps are in place,      
    unless sealed, maintenance-free batteries have     
    been selected. Don't use an open flame to      
    check the battery.  
  • See that all wheels are in good condition.
  • Check that both forks are secure and not bent,     
    cracked or badly worn.
  • Inspect lift chain(s)
  for damage.
   • Make certain the safety sheild is kept clean.
  • See that the load backrest is in place and secure,    
    if your truck has that option.
  • Look under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks.
  • Test the horn.
  • Make sure the power disconnect works.
  • Check that all controls work smoothly.
2. Test your truck in an uncongested area
 
• Test the hydraulic functions.
  • Check the steering.
  • Operate the truck slowly in both directions. 
  • Operate through the full speed range in both forward 
 
 and reverse.
  • Check braking distance in forward and reverse at a 
 
    slow speed. Load size and floor conditions can affect   
    these distances.  
  • Know the distance it takes to stop before you start    
    working. If the braking distance is too long to stop    
    safely, don't use the truck.
If anything doesn't look, work, or feel right, don't use the truck. Report the 
problem to your supervisor.
You can get checklist forms from your Crown dealer (part 
no. OF-3772). Used properly, this checklist can alert 
service people to needed repairs.