Clark Electric Rider Lift Trucks TMX 15

Service and parking brakes operation

Lift, tilt, and auxiliary controls operation

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?

Is the dipstick clean before checking the oil level?

Is the oil level above the LOW mark on the dipstick?

Is the hydraulic fluid free of contamination?

Does the hydraulic fluid need to be replaced?

Sign off on the hydraulic fluid check

Check the condition of the load backrest

Inspect the welds on the load backrest and carriage

Check that the mounting fasteners are not missing and properly tightened

If the load backrest has been removed, make sure that fork stops have been installed on each side of the carriage

CAUTION! If the truck is not equipped with a load backrest, or it has been removed, then fork stops must be installed on each side of the carriage to prevent the forks from being unintentionally forced off of the carriage during operation.

Sign off on the load backrest check

Warning: Do not attempt to repair a worn chain. Lift chain repairs and adjustments should be made by trained service personnel.

Inspect and lubricate the lift chains every PM (50-250 hours). When operating in corrosive environments, inspect the chains every 50 hours.

Check for corrosion, cracked plates, raised or turned pins, tight joints, wear, and worn pins or holes.

Measure a segment of chain that moves over a sheave. Enter the length of the chain.

Is the chain 3% longer than a section of new chain?

If part of a chain is worn, replace all the chains on a truck.

All chains must be replaced if any link has wear of 3% or more, or if any of the damaged conditions noted above are found during inspection.

Replace all chains as a set. Do not remove factory lubrication or paint new chains. Replace anchor pins and worn or broken anchors when installing new chains. Adjust tension on new chains. Lubricate chains when they are installed on the upright.

Sign off on the lift chain maintenance

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.