Daily Inspection Checklist
IC SIT-DOWN LIFT TRUCK
OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST
Truck Serial Number: _____________________ Dept / Shift: __________________ Operator: _______________________
Hour meter reading: ______________________ Date: _______________________ Supervisor: _____________________
Check each of the following items before the start of each shift. Let your supervisor and/or maintenance department know
of any problem. Start at the left rear of the lift truck and work towards the front, and then the right side. After checking, mark
each item accordingly. Explain below as necessary.
Check boxes as follows: OK NR, Needs Repair. Circle problem and explain below.
Explanation of problems marked above (use back of this form if needed): _________________________________________
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OSHA 1910.178 (p) (1) requires a truck to be taken out of service any time it is found to be in need of repair, or is in any
way defective or unsafe. Place a “Do Not Operate” tag on the truck, remove the key and alert your supervisor. The truck
may not be placed back into service until necessary repairs are made.
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OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
Unusual Noise (during any of the operational checks)
Gauges and Instrumentation (check operation)
Seat Switch (if equipped) (check operation)
Directional switch (if equipped) (operates freely)
Forward Driving (accelerates, steers, brakes smoothly)
Reverse Driving (accelerates, steers, brakes smoothly)
Service Brake or Emergency Stop Pedal (check operation)
Parking Brake (check operation)
Hydraulic Controls (operate freely, return to neutral, lock-out
function (if equipped) operates properly)
Attachment (if equipped) (check operation)
Mast (extend fully, binding, leaks, roughness, noise)
Hydraulic Oil (excessive noise when mast is fully raised is
indication of low hydraulic oil)
Horn (sounds when button pressed)
Backup Alarm (if equipped) (sounds in reverse)
Travel Alarm (if equipped) (sounds with vehicle in motion)
Work, Strobe, Flashing Lights (if equipped) (check operation)
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DUSTY APPLICATIONS
Air Clean Exterior of Truck
Air Clean or Vacuum Interior of Truck and Engine Compartment
Air Clean Radiator from Inside of Engine Compartment Out
(DO NOT blow from outside grill to inside of engine compartment)
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VISUAL INSPECTION
Water or Oil Spots on Floor (check for leaks on truck)
Rear Tires (pressure if applicable, wear, cuts, embedded ob-
jects, rim damage, loose/missing lug nuts)
Steer Axle (check for damage, debris)
Pre-cleaner bowl (clean)
Exhaust (check damage or obstructions)
Propane (relief valve, fuel level, leaks, tank hold-down bracket)
Overhead Guard (damage, bends, cracks, looseness)
Seat & Seat Belt (check operation, damage, worn/torn belt,
loose fasteners)
Steering Wheel (check for wear, damage)
Hood Latch (check operation, latches securely)
Hydraulic Oil (check level)
Engine (check oil, coolant and brake fluid levels as applicable)
Fan Belt(s) (must be dry and free of cracks or fraying)
Battery Connectors & Cables (damage, cracks, pitting)
Transmission Fluid (check level) (Torque converter trucks only)
Front Tire (left) (tire condition, rim damage, etc)
Tilt Cylinder (left) (damage, leaks, loose fittings)
Mast (damage, wear, cracks, loose fasteners)
Lift Cylinders (damage, leaks, loose fittings)
Lift Chains (wear, corrosion, cracks, loose leaves, even tension)
Carriage/Load Backrest (damage, looseness, bends, cracks)
Forks/Attachment (damage, cracks, excess wear, twisted, bent)
Fork Locking Pins (check operation, holds fork secure)
Tilt Cylinder (right) (damage, leaks, loose fittings)
Front Tire (right) (tire condition, rim damage, etc)
Warning Decals/Operator’s Manual (in place, legible)
Data Plate / Capacity Plate (in place, legible)
Maintenance
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Operator Inspection and Maintenance
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