Section 7. Planned Maintenance and Lubrication
Safe Maintenance Practices
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Safe Maintenance Practices
The following instructions have been prepared from current industry
and government safety standards applicable to industrial truck
operation and maintenance. These recommended procedures
specify conditions, methods, and accepted practices that aid in the
safe maintenance of industrial trucks. They are listed here for the
reference and safety of all workers during maintenance operations.
Carefully read and understand these instructions and the specific
maintenance procedures before attempting to do any repair work.
When in doubt of any maintenance procedure, please contact your
local CLARK dealer.
1. Powered industrial trucks can become hazardous if mainte-
nance is neglected. Therefore, suitable maintenance facilities
and trained personnel and procedures shall be provided.
2. Maintenance and inspection of all powered industrial trucks shall
be performed in conformance with the manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
3. Follow a scheduled planned maintenance, lubrication, and
inspection system.
4. Only trained and authorized personnel are permitted to maintain,
repair, adjust, and inspect industrial trucks and must do so in
accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
5. Always wear safety glasses. Wear a safety (hard) hat in indus-
trial plants and in special work areas where protection is neces-
sary and required.
6. Properly ventilate work area, vent exhaust fumes, and keep
shop clean and floors dry.
7. Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment present in
the work area. Do not use an open flame to check for leakage.
Do not use open pans of fuel or flammable cleaning fluids for
cleaning parts.
8. Before starting work on truck:
a. Raise drive wheels free of floor and use oak blocks or other
positive truck positioning devices.
b. Remove all jewelry (watches, rings, bracelets, etc.).
c. Put oak blocks under the load-engaging means, innermasts,
or chassis before working on them.
d. Disconnect the battery ground cable (-) before working on the
electrical system.
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