Maintenance Procedures Every 8 Hours or Daily
WARNING
DO NOT operate a lift truck that needs repairs. Report
the need for repairs immediately. If repair is necessary,
put a DO NOT OPERATE tag in the operator's area.
Remove the key from the key switch.
Inspect the lift truck after every eight hours or daily before
use. Put the lift truck on a level surface. Lower the carriage
and forks and turn the key or keyless switch to the
OFF
position. Remove the floor mat and floor plate. Inspect for
leaks and conditions that are not normal. Clean any oil
spills. Make sure that lint, dust, paper, and other materials
are removed from the compartments. Make the additional
checks as described in the following paragraphs of
Make Checks With the Key or Keyless Switch OFF
How to Make Checks With the Key or Keyless Switch
ON
How to Make Checks With the Key or Keyless
Switch OFF
Wheels and Tires
Inspect the drive tires and wheel assemblies and the steer
tire and wheel assemblies for damage. Look for deep
grooves or cuts in the tires. Remove objects embedded in
the tire, such as wire, rocks, glass, and pieces of metal that
can cause damage. See
strapping, or other material that is wrapped around the axle
to prevent damage to the transaxle seals. Inspect wheel
rims for rust or cracks and check for loose or missing lug
nuts and broken studs.
DO NOT
operate a lift truck with
damage to any wheel rim, lug nuts, or studs.
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