Clark Forklift C50SD

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.

WARNING! Fasten your seat belt before driving the truck.

Steering handwheel moves smoothly in a full right turn

Steering handwheel moves smoothly in a full left turn

Steering handwheel returns smoothly to the straight-ahead position

Steering system components operate smoothly when the handwheel is turned

Is there any steering system fault?

Sign off on the steering system inspection

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). When operating in corrosive environments, inspect the chains every 50 hours.

Check for raised or turned pins

When the pins or holes become worn, the chain becomes longer. When a section of chain is 3% longer than a section of new chain, the chain is worn and must be discarded.

Check truck visually and inspect components

Test drive truck/check functional performance

Check torque on critical fasteners

Replace LPG engine oil and filter

Replace Diesel engine oil and filter

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

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

Push firmly on the brake pedal, release the parking brake, and 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.

Record all maintenance and operating problems you find.