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Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC
Safety
XR1045
Forklift Maintenance
Warning
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper
maintenance to make sure the forklift continues
to meet manufacturer’s specifications. Failure to
properly maintain the forklift can result in improper
performance, which could cause death, serious injury,
or property damage.
Attach “Do Not Operate” tags to the
Ignition switch and steering wheel before
beginning any service or maintenance.
• “Do Not Operate” tags indicate the forklift should
not be operated until all service or maintenance is
completed.
• Keep two (2) legible “Do Not Operate” tags with
the forklift at all times. “Do Not Operate” tags are
provided in this manual.
Figure 2-2. Do Not Operate Tag.
• DO NOT operate the forklift and attachments if they
require repairs.
• Make sure basic maintenance is completed and
service problems are corrected.
• Death or serious injury can result from operating
a forklift before all repairs have been made and all
proper maintenance is completed.
Warning
Tires must have proper ballast. DO
NOT replace foam-filled tires with
pneumatic tires. Use of pneumatic tires
will severely affect vehicle load capacity,
which could result in death, serious injury, or property
damage.
Check hydraulic oil lines,
tubes, and hoses carefully. DO
NOT use your bare hand to
check for leaks. Always use
a board or cardboard when checking for a hydraulic
leak. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure, even
a pinhole size leak, can penetrate body tissue, which
could cause death or serious injury. If hydraulic oil is
injected into your skin, a doctor familiar with this type
of injury must treat it immediately.
Serious injury could result
from hydraulic oil pressure
or hot oil. DO NOT remove a
hydraulic tank filler cap unless
it is cool enough to touch with bare hands. Remove
the hydraulic tank filler cap slowly to relieve pressure.
Relieve all pressure in a hydraulic system before any
caps, lines, fittings, or related items are disconnected
or removed.
It is possible for the forklift to move
suddenly when the brakes are released,
which could result in death, serious injury,
or property damage. To prevent sudden
movement of the forklift, place wheel chocks in front
of and behind wheels before the brakes are released.
If the forklift is to be towed, make sure
the released brake(s) can be reapplied or
the tow vehicle has the braking capacity
to stop the forklift.
DO NOT use ether as a starting
aid. Ether is flammable and
can cause an explosion when
starting the engine, which
could result in death or serious injury. Follow the
cold starting procedures and engine manufacturer’s
specifications for using a starting aid.
