Clark Electric Rider Lift Trucks ECX 25

Warning: This inspection requires trained personnel with PPE!

Inspect the load forks for cracks, breaks, bending and wear. The fork top surfaces should be level and even with each other. The height difference between both fork tips should be no more than 1.5% of the blade length.

WARNING! If the fork blade heel is worn down by more than 10 percents, the load capacity is reduced and the fork must be replaced.

Inspect the forks for twists and bends. Put a 2\ thick metal block

If the fork blades are obviously bent or damaged, have them inspected by a trained maintenance person before operating the truck.

Inspect the fork locating pins. Be sure they are not damaged or broken and operate freely and lock correctly. Check the fork stop pins for secure condition.

Sign off on the fork inspection

Begin the PM routine with a visual inspection of the lift truck and its components.

Walk around the truck and take note of any obvious damage and maintenance problems. Check for loose fasteners and fittings.

Check to be sure all capacity, safety, and warning plates or decals are attached and legible.

NOTICE! NAMEPLATES AND DECALS: Do not operate a lift truck with damaged or lost decals and nameplates. Replace them immediately. They contain important information.

Inspect the truck for any sign of external leakage: transmission fluid, brake oil, electrolyte, etc.

Check for hydraulic oil leaks and loose fittings.

CAUTION! HYDRAULIC FLUID PRESSURE: Do not use your hands to check for hydraulic leakage. Fluid under pressure can penetrate your skin and cause serious injury.

Be sure that the driver's overhead guard, load backrest extension, and safety devices are in place, undamaged, and attached securely.

Then check all of the critical components that handle or carry the load.

Service and parking brakes operation

All hydraulic controls operation

Lift, tilt, and auxiliary (if installed) operation

Check the function of the lift system and controls

Pull back on the tilt control lever and hold until the upright reaches the full back tilt position

Push forward on the lever to return the upright to the vertical position

Release the lever. It should spring back to the neutral position freely without assistance

Pull back on the lift control lever and raise the fork carriage to full height

Watch the upright assembly as it rises. All movements of the upright, fork carriage, and lift chains must be even and smooth, without binding or jerking

Watch for chain wobble or looseness; the chains should have equal tension and move smoothly without noticeable wobble

Release the lever. It should spring back to the center position

If the maximum fork height is not reached, this indicates there is an inadequate (low) oil level in the hydraulic sump tank or severe binding within the upright

Check truck for obvious damage and leaks

Check capacity, warning plates and decals

Check condition of tires and wheels, remove embedded objects

Check warning lights and hour meter