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Daily Safety Check

21   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 batteries are charged, water 

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

• See that all wheels are in good condition.

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

or badly worn.

• Inspect lift chains for damage.

• Clean the safety shield and keep it clear.  Clean the

twist grips.

• See that the load backrest is in place and secure, if

your truck has that option.

• Look under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks.

• Try the horn.

• Make sure the power disconnect works.

• Check that all controls work smoothly.

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2. Test your truck in an uncongested area.

• Try all the hydraulic functions.

• Check the steering.

• Operate the truck slowly in both directions.

• Operate through the full speed range in both forward

and reverse.

• Check braking distance 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 use the truck.

If anything doesn't look, work or feel right, don't use 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.