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Daily Safety Check

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CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK

You must make sure your truck is safe to use.

1. Walk around your truck and check it over.

• Inspect your harness, tether, snap hooks and mounting 

points.  Have them replaced if they look damaged or 
worn, or have ever been used to stop a fall.

• Clean the safety shields and keep them clear.

• Check to make sure the battery is charged, water level 

is OK and vent caps are in place.  Don't use an open 
flame to check the battery.

• Make certain the battery retainer and side cover are 

properly installed.

• See that all wheels are in good condition.

• Make sure the flashing light is working.

• Check that both forks are secure and not bent, cracked

or badly worn.

• Inspect all lift chains for damage.

• Look under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks.

• Adjust the operator seat to the most comfortable position.

Turn the rear view mirror to the best viewing position.

• Turn the key to TEST.  See that the alarm and all indicator

lights are working.

• Test the horn.

• Make sure the power disconnect works.

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2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.

• Try all the hydraulic functions.

• Check that the steering is easy and smooth.

• Drive the truck slowly in both directions.

• Drive through the full speed range in both forward

and reverse.

• Check braking and plugging distances in forward and 

reverse.  Load size and floor conditions can affect these
distances.

• Know the distance it takes to stop before you start 

working.  If the braking distance is too long to stop 
safely, don't drive the truck.

• Check wire guidance operation.

If anything doesn't look or feel right, don't drive the truck.
Report the problem.

You can get checklist forms from your Crown dealer
(part no. OF-3772).  Used properly, this checklist can alert
service people to needed repairs.