3 Preparing the Truck for Operation
3.1 Checks and Operations to Be Performed Before Starting Daily
Work
WARNING!
Damage and other truck or attachment (optional equipment) defects can result
in accidents.
If damage or other truck or attachment (optional equipment) defects are discovered
during the following checks, the truck must be taken out of service until it has been
repaired.
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Report any defects immediately to your supervisor.
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Mark defective truck and take out of service.
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Do not return the industrial truck to service until you have identified and rectified
the fault.
Inspection before daily operation
Procedure
• Check the whole of the outside of the truck for signs of damage and leaks.
Damaged hoses must be replaced immediately.
• Check the battery attachment and wire connections for damage and make sure
they are secure.
• Check the battery connectors are secure.
• Check the load handler for visible signs of damage such as cracks, bent or
severely worn forks.
• Check the drive wheel and load wheels for damage.
• Check that the markings and labels are present, clean and legible, see page 29.
• Check the protective screen/grille and check that it is securely attached.
• Make sure the drive panels and covers are secure and check for damage.
• With the load handler lowered, check the mast chains are tensioned and secured
correctly.
• Check tiller return function.
• Check the controls automatically return to the neutral position after use.
• Check lift height sensors on the mast (66) and their cable connection, and, on ZZ
masts, the presence of the magnets and their attachment.
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