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F Truck Maintenance

1 Operational safety and environmental protection

The servicing and inspection operations contained in this chapter must be performed

in accordance with the intervals indicated in the servicing checklists.

Any modification to the forklift truck assemblies, in particular the safety mechanisms,

is prohibited. The operational speeds of the truck must not be changed under any

circumstances.

Only original spare parts have been certified by our quality assurance department. To

ensure safe and reliable operation of the forklift truck, use only the manufacturer's

spare parts. Used parts, oils and fuels must be disposed of in accordance with the

relevant environmental protection regulations. For oil changes, contact the

manufacturer’s specialist department.

Upon completion of inspection and servicing, carry out the activities listed in the

“Recommissioning” section (see chapter F).

2 Maintenance Safety Regulations

Maintenance personnel: Industrial trucks must only be serviced and maintained by

the manufacturer’s trained personnel. The manufacturer’s service department has

field technicians specially trained for these tasks. We therefore recommend a

maintenance contract with the manufacturer’s local service centre.

Lifting and jacking up: When an industrial truck is to be lifted, the lifting gear must

only be secured to the points specially provided for this purpose. When jacking up the

truck, take appropriate measures to prevent the truck from slipping or tipping over

(e.g. wedges, wooden blocks). You may only work underneath a raised lifting device

if it is supported by a sufficiently strong chain.

Cleaning: Do not use flammable liquids to clean the industrial truck. Prior to cleaning,

implement all necessary safety measures to prevent sparking (e.g. through short

circuits). For battery-operated trucks, the battery connector must be removed. Only

weak suction or compressed air and non-conductive antistatic brushes may be used

for cleaning electric or electronic assemblies.

If the truck is to be cleaned with a water jet or a high-pressure cleaner, all electric and

electronic components must be carefully covered beforehand as moisture can cause

malfunctions. Do not clean with pressurised water.

After cleaning the truck, carry out the activities detailed in the “Recommissioning”

section.