Forklift Truck Checklist
From checking the tires, forks, and electrical safety devices to making sure the battery is charged before use, a detailed preventive maintenance checklist is key to ensuring the safety of forklift operators and preventing damage or costly repairs.
Methode Electronics
11/27/2023
Forklift Truck Checklist
From checking the tires, forks, and electrical safety devices to making sure the battery is charged before use, a detailed preventive maintenance checklist is key to ensuring the safety of forklift operators and preventing damage or costly repairs.
Visual Checks
Hydraulic Cylinders/Hoses
Check for cracks, leaks, deformity, etc.
Mast Assembly
Check for damage, deformity, corrosion, etc.
Lift Chains and Rollers
Check for damage, deformity, breakages, etc.
Forks
Check for damage, deformity, etc.
Tyers/Rollers (as applicable)
Check for excessive wear, damage, etc.
Examine battery
Check for leaks, covers, connections, cables, etc.
Rear View Mirrors
Check for damage, cleanliness, are in place, etc.
Fire Extinguisher
Check for damage, in service date, etc.
Overhead Guard
Check for damage, deformity, corrosion, etc.
Driver Seat
Check for damage, tears, etc.
Check Engine/Transmission Oil Levels
Check for leaks, its at correct level, etc.
Check Engine Coolant Levels
Check for leaks, its at correct level, etc.
Operational Checks
Check Gauges
Check for functionality, damage, etc.
Battery Discharge Indicator
Check for functionality, damage, etc.
Test Standard Equipment
Check for controls functionality (lower/lift, tilt, side shift, etc.
Steering
Check for free movement, lock to lock, etc.
Brakes
Check for excessive travel, fully functionality, slipping, etc.
Horn
Check for fully functionality, loudness
Front, Rear and Brake Lights, reversing beacon (audio visual)
Fully functional
Fuel System Fittings/Level/Guages
Fully Functional
Driver seat belt
Fully Functional
Remarks
Source: Methode Electronics (Community Member)