How to Perform Forklift Checks

What to look for when doing the forklift checklist.

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LPG: Unlatch the tank and swing open

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LPG: once the tank is swung out the way, you can lift the engine cover

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<p>LPG: To check the oil, remove the dipstick circled in red, clean off with a rag so there is no oil showing (far left image) and dip it in again and pull out, as long as the oil is up around the top mark (right image) nothing need to be done, if it as at half way or more towards the bottom mark, you'll need to organize a service.</p>

LPG: To check the oil, remove the dipstick circled in red, clean off with a rag so there is no oil showing (far left image) and dip it in again and pull out, as long as the oil is up around the top mark (right image) nothing need to be done, if it as at half way or more towards the bottom mark, you'll need to organize a service.

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<p>LPG: To check the radiator level, the engine must be completely cold. move the tank out of the way as before, undo the two knobs (left picture) open the radiator cap (silver) and see if you can see water, if you can't, add some.</p>

LPG: To check the radiator level, the engine must be completely cold. move the tank out of the way as before, undo the two knobs (left picture) open the radiator cap (silver) and see if you can see water, if you can't, add some.

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ELECTRIC: Counter Balance: Press the grey lever to release the steering column, then release the seat plate and lift to gain access to the battery. (this may be slightly different between machines.

See if the white float has dropped and not touching the top, if it has dropped, it needs to be filled.

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REACH TRUCK: Open the front panel to see if the white float has dropped and not touching the top, if it has dropped, it needs to be filled.

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To expose the battery, sit on the reach truck and pull the lever next to your right leg, now you can extend the mast and the battery will be exposed.

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ONLY FILL THE BATTERY FIRST THING IN THE MORNING! NEVER RIGHT BEFORE CHARGING!

To fill either battery, get the filling gun, plug into the water hose, turn the hose on.

If it doesn't have a hose connection, the cells will have to be filled individually.

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Connect the hose to the battery on the reach, press the trigger and wait for it to fill

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Once all the white floats have popped up to the top, the water is full

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Disconnect the gun by pressing the two blue buttons, the battery can now be pulled back in, it will automatically lock back in place.

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Check the forks have no cracks in them at the bottom, and the pins are intact and usable.

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ELCETRIC: Check on top of the cells for any kind of leak, and underneath for any puddles that may have formed.

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LPG: Check on top of the battery for any kind of leak, and underneath for any puddles that may have formed.

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Check that the wheels are intact and have no major cracks in them.

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Turn the forklift on and make sure that the strobe light on top is flashing, and head lights work if they are fitted.

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Check inside the mast for hydraulic leaks, eg everything covered in oil, and underneath the forklift for puddles or drips

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Check that the displays are working correctly, as well as the mast camera.

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<p>To test the remaining on the checklist, take the forklift for a short drive, honk the horn, turn all the way left, then all the way right, and use the brakes to stop.</p><p>Apply the park brake, if these all work, you're good to go!</p>

To test the remaining on the checklist, take the forklift for a short drive, honk the horn, turn all the way left, then all the way right, and use the brakes to stop.

Apply the park brake, if these all work, you're good to go!