8.4 Pre-Use Check Sheet
Model:_______________ Serial Number:_______________
CHECK ITEMS
✔
OK
X
DEFECTIVE
Visual
Checks
General:
No damage, No loose or missing nuts or bolts, No leaking fluids, No excessive dirt or rust. Previous defects repaired.
Mast
Channels:
No damage or distortion. No excessive wear, scoring, dirt or foreign bodies in the channels. End stops secure.
Chains:
No damage, excessive wear or stretching. All links and pins in place. Equal tension, adequate lubrication.
Rollers:
No uneven wear or incorrect tracking.
Fork Carriage:
No damage, excessive wear, deformation or cracks. Square to mast and lubricated. End stop bolts present and secure.
Forks:
Correctly positioned. Not damaged, cracked, bent or excessively worn. Pins secure, not worn, loose or bent.
Tyres:
No damage, no excessive wear, cracks or cuts. No embedded foreign objects. No separation from rims.
Wheels:
No damage, excessive rust, cracks or debris. All nuts present and secure.
Access:
Steps and grab handles secure, clean and in good condition.
Hydraulic Hoses:
Routed correctly. No kinks or wear. Check all seals and couplings for damage, wear and leaks.
Oil Cooler:
No build-up of dust or debris around the fan or on the fins.
Hydraulic Tank:
No damage or leaks. Oil level (lower forks fully before checking).
Operators Cabin:
Secure, clean, undamaged, no loose items.
Battery:
All connections secure, no damage, leaks or corrosion.
Front Wheel Alignment:
In standard drive mode check the front wheels are aligned parallel to the platforms and to each other.
Lights, Windows, Mirrors:
Clean and in good condition.
Fire Extinguisher (if fitted):
Secure and charged.
Electrical Connections/Terminals:
All connections secure and undamaged, no melting or blackening, no loose or bare wires.
Serial Plate, Capacity Chart & Safety Decals:
Present, secure and easily legible.
Engine
Related
Checks
Fluids:
Oil, fuel and coolant levels within normal range.
Radiator:
No build-up of dust or debris around the fan or on the fins.
Belts:
In good condition, no damage, wear or fraying.
Exhaust:
No damage or corrosion. No excessive smoke or noise. No sparks or flames.
Engine Compartment:
No build-up of debris or fluids, no combustible materials near engine.
Fuel Tank & Hoses:
No damage, wear, deterioration or corrosion, no leaking fuel. Tank cap present and secure.
Operational
Checks
Seat & Seat Belt:
In good condition, secure, properly adjusted, in good working order.
Ignition & Electrical System:
All buttons and controls working correctly. All warning lights working. Display screen working.
Horn & Reversing Alarm:
Working properly. Sufficiently audible.
Work Lights:
In good working order.
Engine:
Starts easily and runs smoothly. No unusual sounds or smells.
Hydraulic Functions:
Working smoothly through the full range of movement.
Brakes (Inch & Park):
Working correctly.
Mode Change:
Wheels align correctly and change direction smoothly.
Steering:
Working correctly with no excessive play or restriction in either travel mode.
Defect Details:
Operator’s Signature: _________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________
Manager’s / Supervisor’s Signature: _____________________________________________
Date: ________________________
