Caterpillar Forklift GC55K

Engine stopped and filler cap cool enough to touch?

Forklift parked on level surface with forks lowered, parking brake applied, transmission in NEUTRAL and engine stopped?

Lift truck operated to warm the oil?

Hydraulic tank drain plug removed and oil drained?

Drain plug cleaned and put back in place?

Enter the amount of hydraulic oil added to the tank

Engine started and hydraulic controls and steering system operated through a few cycles to fill the filters and lines?

Lift bracket raised and secured

Level/fill plug removed and cleaned

Powershift transmission oil level checked

Hydraulic tank return oil filter

– Bolts and nuts of overhead guard should be retightened.;

Warning: When using compressed air for cleaning, wear an approved face shield and protective clothing. Use maximum air pressure of 2 kgf/cm2 (30 psi) for cleaning purposes.

Notice: Never service the air cleaner with the engine running. Do not clean the elements by striking them against another object. Always inspect the element before and after cleaning. Use a light inside the element. Do not use elements with damaged pleats, gaskets or seals.

Park the lift truck on a level surface, with the forks lowered, the parking brake applied, the transmission in NEUTRAL and the engine stopped.

Caution: Install the dust pan with its arrow mark up.

Remove the dust pan by releasing the latches at three places.

Unscrew the wing nut, and remove the element by pulling it.

Remove the cover from the dust pan, and clean the inside of the pan by removing dust.

Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing.

Check Damaged or faulty operation found the day before

Check Oil, fuel or coolant leaks

Check Tilt cylinder socket bolts