Clark Electric Rider Lift Trucks GEX 30

Warning: This check requires trained personnel with PPE!

Is the truck parked on a level surface with the parking brake applied?

Is the upright in a vertical position and the fork carriage fully lowered?

Check the hydraulic sump tank fluid level

If the fluid level is low, add recommended hydraulic fluid only, as required. Do not overfill.

Check the condition of the hydraulic fluid (age, color or clarity, contamination)

Change (replace) the oil as necessary.

Sign off on the hydraulic fluid check

Travel area is clear in front of the truck

Direction control lever moved from NEUTRAL to FORWARD travel position

Right foot removed from brake pedal and placed on accelerator pedal

Truck moves slowly forward when accelerator pedal is pushed down

Brakes apply smoothly and equally when brake pedal is pushed down

Travel area is clear behind the truck

Direction control lever is in the REVERSE travel position

Drain and replace drive axle fluid

Check drive axle mounting and fasteners

Clean/replace hydraulic sump breather

Sign off on the lift truck maintenance

Check the overhead guard for damage

Ensure that the overhead guard is properly positioned

Check if all mounting fasteners are in place and tight

Make sure no cracks have developed

Sign off on the overhead guard check

CAUTION! Check and make sure the travel area is clear before each movement and before each change of direction.

Check creep speed and 1A range while driving the truck in a straight line in both forward and reverse directions. All speed changes should be smooth while increasing and decreasing speed. Notice any unusual drive train noise or action of the controls and drive train components.

Stop the truck with the service brakes. Note any unusual reactions in driving or braking performance. Note any need for adjustment.

Check the plugging function first at a slow speed. If operating correctly, then test at full speed. First, drive the truck in the FORWARD direction. Push the accelerator pedal and allow the truck to accelerate to the desired travel speed.; Then, move the direction control to the REVERSE position while your foot is still depressing the accelerator pedal.

The truck should slow to a smooth, controlled stop and accelerate in the opposite direction. Repeat the test by moving the direction control back to the forward position.

Check the accelerator control while conducting the speed range tests. It must move easily and smoothly throughout the acceleration stroke and return without binding.

Test the service brake (drive motor cut-off) switch.

Drive the truck in FORWARD (or in REVERSE) at creep speed.

While holding the accelerator pedal steady, push on the brake pedal with your left foot. The braking action should interrupt power to the drive motor and stop the truck. Release the brake pedal. The drive motor should start moving the truck again.