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PRE-SHIFT INSPECTION – ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFT

This pre-use checklist intends to identify defects and safety hazards before operation. The main aim of a pre-start checklist inspection is to ensure that your equipment is safe to use.
MaintainX
07/15/2022

PRE-SHIFT INSPECTION – ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFT

This pre-use checklist intends to identify defects and safety hazards before operation. The main aim of a pre-start checklist inspection is to ensure that your equipment is safe to use.

    Company:

    Name:

    Date:

    VISUAL INSPECTION:

    Forks, Carriage:

    Damaged, Bent, Worn. (Capacity)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Mast/ Boom Arm:

    Loose/ Missing Parts, Excessive Wear or Leaks.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hydraulic Hoses & Cylinders:

    Leaking or Damaged.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Tires, Wheels & Bolts:

    Any Damage, Bolts are Tight, Tire Pressure.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Overhead Guard/ R.O.P.S.

    Good Condition, No Damage or Dents

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Seat & Seatbelt:

    Good Working Condition.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Fuel Tank:

    Tank Secure, No Damage or Leaks. (Odors)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Capacity Plate Load Chart:

    Readable and Understood.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Engine Checks:

    Air Filter, Fan Belts, Fan Blade, and Radiator. (Overall Condition)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Fluid Checks:

    (T.E.C.H – B) Transmission, Engine, Coolant, Hydraulics – Battery and Brakes

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Operators Manual & Warning Decals:

    Visible and Readable.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Other:

    MECHANICAL INSPECTION:

    Engine:

    Sounds Normal, No Smoke or Strange Noises.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Wipers & Lights:

    Front, Tail, Reverse and Brake lights. Good Working Condition

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Gauges, Hour Meter:

    Good Condition and Working.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hydraulic Controls:

    : Extend and Retract, Lift and Lower Operating Freely, No Leak.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Horn & Back-up Alarm:

    Works Properly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Forward & Reverse:

    Transmission Sounds Good, Operates Smoothly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Steering: (All Modes)

    Crab, Circle & Front - Operates Freely, No Strange Noises.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Emergency Brake:

    Good Working Condition.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Service Brake:

    No Loud Noises, Stops in Good Amount of Time.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Other:

    Comments:

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

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