1. Walk around your truck and check it over.; 2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.; If anything doesn't look or feel right, don't drive the truck. Report the- Page 13

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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.

• 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 a battery.

• Make certain the battery retainer is properly installed.
• See that all wheels are in good condition.
• Make sure all lights are 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.
• Inspect the seat belt for wear.
• Turn the key to 

TEST

.  See that the alarm and all indicator

lights are working.

• Test the horn.
• Make sure the power disconnect works.

2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.

• Adjust the operator seat and steering wheel to their 

most comfortable positions.

• Fasten your seat belt.
• 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.

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

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

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