Inspection Before Operation
WARNING
Report damage or faulty operation immediately. Do not
operate a lift truck that needs repair. A lift truck will only
do its job when it is in proper working order. If repairs
are required, install a tag in the operator's area stating
"DO NOT OPERATE" and remove the key from the key
switch if truck is equipped with key switch option.
Checks With the Engine Stopped
Inspect the lift truck before use and every eight hours or daily
as described in the Maintenance section of this Operating
Manual. Inspect more frequently if used in severe operating
conditions.
Before using the lift truck, make the following checks:
• Condition of forks, carriage, chains, header hoses, mast,
attachment, and overhead guard.
• Condition of wheels and tires.
• Seat belt fastens correctly.
• Seat is correctly fastened to its mounts. Hood is correctly
latched.
• Condition of the engine compartment. Ensure all surfaces
are free of oils, lubricants, fuel, and organic dusts or fibers
(paper, wood, cotton, agricultural grass/grain, etc).
Remove all foreign materials.
• Coolant level in the cooling system and condition of the
drive belts.
• Condition of the radiator and screen. Clean if necessary.
• Fuel level.
• Oil level in the engine.
• Oil level in the hydraulic tank.
• Leaks from the engine, transmission, hydraulic system,
and fuel system.
• Loose or missing hardware.
• Check transmission oil level.
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