Clark Forklift C55SL

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

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.

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

Check for wear, and worn pins or holes

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.

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.

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.

Sign off on the steering system inspection

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