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Daily Safety Check

27  Daily Safety Check

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.

  • Be certain the battery retainer is properly installed. 

  • See that all wheels are in good condition.

  • Check that both forks are secure and not  

  bent, cracked or badly worn.

  • Inspect all lift chains for damage.

  • See that the load backrest is in place and  

  secure, when required.

  • Look under the truck for signs of leaks.

  • Inspect the seat belt for wear.

  • Turn the key to ON.  Check the display.

  • Test the horn.

  • Make sure you can read the capacity plate.

2. Battery safety check:

  • Make certain the gas struts are working properly and 

  will hold the seat deck securely in the open position.

  • Check battery water level. Don't use an open fl ame  

  to check the battery. Be sure vent caps are in place.

  • Inspect battery cables and connectors for damage  

 or 

corrosion.

3. 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 fl oor  

  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.