Clark Forklift C45D

Ensure the travel area is clear in front of the truck.

Push firmly on the brake pedal. Release the parking brake. Move the directional control lever from NEUTRAL to FORWARD.

Remove your right foot from the service brake pedal and put it on the accelerator pedal. Push down until the truck moves slowly forward. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal and push down on the service brake pedal to stop the truck. The brakes should apply smoothly and equally.

Ensure the travel area is clear behind the truck.

Put the directional control lever in the REVERSE travel position. Release the service brake and push down on the accelerator pedal until the truck moves slowly in the reverse direction. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal and push down on the service brake pedal to stop the truck. The brakes should apply smoothly and equally.

Put the directional control in FORWARD. Press the inching pedal fully down and hold. Depress the accelerator. The truck should not move. Now, with the accelerator still depressed, slowly release the inching pedal until the truck inches forward smoothly and slowly.

When you have completed the operational tests, park and leave the truck according to standard shut down procedure as described in Section 4 of this manual.

Make a record of all maintenance and operating problems you find.

NOTICE! The steering system, steer axle, and steering linkage on your truck should be inspected periodically for abnormal looseness and damage, leaking seals, etc. Also, be alert for any changes in steering action. Hard steering, excessive freeplay (looseness), or unusual sound when turning or maneuvering indicates a need for inspection or servicing.

Check the steering system by moving the steering handwheel in a full right turn and then in a full left turn.

Return the handwheel to the straight-ahead position.

The steering system components should operate smoothly when the handwheel is turned.

Never operate a truck that has a steering system fault.

WARNING! Fasten your seat belt before driving the truck.

Sign off on the steering system inspection

Clean and replace LPG engine air filter

Check / lubricate steer axle wheel bearings

Change / replace hydraulic sump fluid and oil filter

Sign off on the forklift maintenance

Clean and replace Diesel engine air filter

Change Diesel fuel filter (DEUTZ)

Check drive axle mounting and fasteners

Change / replace hydraulic sump oil filter and breather

Sign off on the forklift maintenance

Warning: Do not attempt to repair a worn chain. Replace worn or damaged chains. Do not piece chains together.

Inspect and lubricate the lift chains every PM (50-250 hours)

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

Check if a section of chain is 3% longer than a section of new chain

Check if chain wear can be measured by using a chain scale or a steel tape measure.

Check if lift chain lubrication is an important part of your maintenance program.

Check if CLARK chain lubricant is used; it is easily sprayed on and provides superior lubrication.

Check if heavy motor oil is used as a lubricant and corrosion inhibitor.

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