Daily Inspection Checklist:
Electric Forklift Truck
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KEY OFF Procedures
- The vehicle inspection
- Overhead guard
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Mast assembly
- Lift chains and rollers
- Forks
- Tires
- Examine the battery
- Check the hydraulic fluid level
KEY ON Procedures
- Check the gauges
- Hour meter
- Battery discharge indicator
- Test the standard equipment
- Steering
- Brakes
- Front, tail, and brake lights
- Horn
- Safety seat (if equipped)
- Check the operation of load-handling attachments
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Daily Inspection Checklist: Propane Forklift
Truck
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KEY OFF Procedures
- The vehicle inspection
- Overhead guard
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Mast assembly
- Lift chains and rollers
- Forks
- Tires
- LPG tank and locator pin
- LPG tank hose
- Gas gauge
- Check the engine oil level
- Examine the battery
- Check the hydraulic fluid level
- Check the engine coolant level
KEY ON Procedures
- Test the front, tail, and brake lights
ENGINE RUNNING Procedures
- Check the gauges
- Oil pressure indicator lamp
- Ammeter indicator lamp
- Hour meter
- Water temperature gauge
- Test the standard equipment
- Steering
- Brakes
- Horn
- Safety seat (if equipped)
- Check the operation of load-handling attachments
- Check the transmission fluid level
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![Propane Forklift Propane Forklift](images/pitchklistimg2.gif) |
Daily Inspection Checklist: Yard Forklift Truck
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KEY OFF Procedures
- The vehicle inspection
- Overhead guard
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Mast assembly
- Lift chains and rollers
- Forks
- Tires
- LPG tank and locator pin
- LPG tank hose
- Gas gauge
- Check the engine oil level
- Examine the battery
- Inspect the hydraulic fluid level
- Check the engine coolant level
KEY ON Procedures
- Test the standard equipment
- Front, tail, and brake lights
- Fuel gauge (if diesel)
- Windshield wiper
- Heater
ENGINE RUNNING Procedures
- Check the gauges
- Oil pressure indicator lamp
- Ammeter indicator lamp
- Ammeter
- Hour Meter
- Water Temperature Gauge
- Test the standard equipment
- Steering
- Brakes
- Horn
- Safety seat (if equipped)
- Check the operation of load-handling attachments
- Check the transmission fluid level
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![Yard Forklift Yard Forklift](images/pitchklistimg3.gif) |
Daily Inspection Checklist: Electric Transtacker
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KEY OFF Procedures
- The vehicle inspection
- Overhead guard
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Mast assembly
- Lift chains and rollers
- Forks
- Tires
- Battery cables
- Safety door
KEY ON Procedures
- Check the gauges
- Battery discharge indicator
- Hour meter
- Test the standard equipment
- Steering Brakes
- Lights
- Horn
- Test the control lever
- Check the operation of load-handling attachments
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![The Transtacker The Transtacker](images/pitchklistimg4.gif) |
Daily Inspection Checklist: Riding Grip Tow
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- The vehicle inspection
- Lines and hoses
- Battery
- Safety switch
- Hand guards
- The operations inspection
- Test the brakes
- Check the drive operations
- Test the horn
- Check the grip coupling
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![Riding Grip Tow Riding Grip Tow](images/pitchklistimg5.gif) |
Daily Inspection Checklist: Stand-up
Riding Tow Tractor
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- The vehicle inspection
- Lines and hoses
- Battery
- Safety switch
- Hand guards
- The operations inspection
- Test the brakes
- Check the drive operations
- Test the horn
- Check the tow hook and safety catch
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![Stand-up Riding Tow Tractor Stand-up Riding Tow Tractor](images/pitchklistimg6.gif) |
Daily Inspection Checklist: Walking Pallet Truck
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- The vehicle inspection
- Forks
- Battery
- Hand guards
- The operations inspection
- Check the drive operations
- Test the brakes
- Check the horn
- Inspect the load-handling attachment operations
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Daily Inspection Checklist: Walking Transtacker
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- The vehicle inspection
- Forks
- Battery
- Hand guards
- The operations inspection
- Check the drive operations
- Test the brakes
- Check the horn
- Inspect the load-handling attachment operations
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![Walking Transtacker Walking Transtacker](images/pitchklistimg8.gif) |
Daily Inspection Checklist: Indoor Propane Tow Tractor
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KEY OFF Procedures
- The vehicle inspection
- Fluid leakage
- Tires
- Tow hook
- Windshield (if equipped)
- Overhead guard (if equipped)
- LPG tank and locator pin
- LPG tank hose
- Gas gauge
- Check the engine oil level
- Check the engine coolant level
- Examine the battery
KEY ON Procedures
- Test the front, tail, and brake lights
- Check the gauges
- Oil pressure gauge
- Ammeter
- Water temperature gauge
- Hour meter
ENGINE RUNNING Procedures
- Inspect the standard equipment
- Steering
- Brakes
- Horn
- Safety seat (if equipped)
- Check the transmission fluid level
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![Indoor Tow Tractor Indoor Tow Tractor](images/pitchklistimg9.gif) |
Daily Inspection Checklist: Industrial Tractors
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KEY OFF Procedures
- The vehicle inspection
- Windshield
- Tires
- Three-point hitch assembly
- Engine oil
- Engine coolant
KEY ON Procedures
- Check gauges
- Oil and battery lights
- Temperature
- Hour meter
- Standard equipment
- Steering
- Front, tail, and brake lights
- Horn
ENGINE RUNNING Procedures
- Standard equipment
- Windshield wiper
- Brakes
- Hoist operation
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![Industrial Tow Tractor Industrial Tow Tractor](images/pitchklistimg10.gif) |
Daily Inspection Checklist: Reach Truck
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KEY OFF Procedures
- The vehicle inspection
- Overhead guard
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Mast assembly
- Lift chains and rollers
- Forks
- Tires
- Battery cables
- Safety door
- Hydraulic fluid
KEY ON Procedures
- Check the gauges
- Battery discharge indicator
- Hour meter
- Test the standard equipment
- Steering
- Brakes
- Lights
- Horn
- Test the control lever
- Check the operation of load-handling attachments
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![Reach Truck Reach Truck](images/pitchklistimg11.gif) |
Daily Inspection Checklist: Order Picker
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KEY OFF Procedures
- The vehicle inspection
- Hoist lines, cables, and chains
- Hour meter
- Tires
- Battery cables
- Limiting device
KEY ON Procedures
- Check the battery discharge indicator
- Test the standard equipment
- Safety interlock
- Steering
- Brakes
- Lights
- Horn
- Check the accessories
- Gripper jaws
- Work platform
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![Order Picker Order Picker](images/pitchklistimg12.gif) |
SAMPLE GENERIC CHECKLIST FOR
POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Overhead Guard - Are there broken
welds, missing bolts, or damaged areas?
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Hydraulic Cylinders - Is there
leakage or damage on the lift, tilt, and attachment functions of the
cylinders? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Mast Assembly - Are there broken
welds, cracked or bent areas, and worn or missing stops? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Lift Chains and rollers |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Is there wear or damage or kinks, signs of
rust, or any sign that lubrication is required? |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Is there squeaking? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Forks |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Are they cracked or bent , worn, or mismatched? |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Is there excessive oil or water on the forks? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Tires - What do the tires look
like? |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Are there large cuts that go around
the circumference of the tire? |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Are there large pieces of rubber
missing or separated from the rim? |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Are there missing lugs? |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Is there bond separation that may
cause slippage? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Battery Check |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Are the cell caps and terminal covers in place? |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Are the cables missing insulation? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Hydraulic Fluid - Check level? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Gauges - Are they all properly
working? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Steering |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Is there excessive free play? |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
If power steering, is the pump working? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Brakes |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
If pedal goes all the way to the floor when you
apply the service brake, that is the first indicator that the brakes are
bad. Brakes should work in reverse, also. |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Does the parking brake work? The truck should
not be capable of movement when the parking brake is engaged. |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Lights - If equipped with lights,
are they working properly? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Horn - Does the horn work?
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Safety seat - if the truck is
equipped with a safety seat is it working? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Load Handling Attachments |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Is there hesitation when hoisting or lowering
the forks, when using the forward or backward tilt, or the lateral travel on
the side shift? |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Is there excessive oil on the cylinders? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Propane Tank - Is the tank guard
bracket properly positioned and locked down? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Propane Hose |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Is it damaged? It should not be frayed, pinched,
kinked, or bound in any way. |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Is the connector threaded on squarely and tightly? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Propane Odor - If you detect the
presence of propane gas odor, turn off the tank valve and report the
problem. |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Engine Oil - Check levels. |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Engine Coolant - Visually check the
level. Note: Never remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level when
the engine is running or while the engine is hot. Stand to the side and turn
your face away. Always use a glove or rag to protect your hand. |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Transmission Fluid - Check levels? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Windshield Wipers - Do they work
properly? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Seat Belts - Do they work? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Safety Door - (found on stand up
rider models) Is it in place? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Safety Switch - (found on stand up
riding tow tractors) Is it working? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Hand guards - (found on stand up
riding tow tractors, walking pallet trucks, walking transtackers) Are they in place? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Tow Hook |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Does it engage and release smoothly? |
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![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Does the safety catch work properly? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Control Lever - Does the lever
operate properly? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Safety Interlock - (found on order
pickers) If the gate is open, does the vehicle run? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Gripper Jaws - (found on order
pickers) Do the jaws open and close quickly and smoothly? |
![Check Box Check Box](images/3dbox.gif) |
Work Platform - (found on order
pickers) Does the platform raise and lower smoothly? |