1. Walk around your truck and check it over.; 2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.; If anything doesn't look, work or feel right, don't drive the truck. Report- Page 14

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.

• Check to make sure the battery is charged.
• After checking water level, be sure vent caps are in 

place.  Don't use an open flame to check the battery.

• Make certain the battery retainers on both sides of the

truck are properly installed.

• See that all wheels are in good condition.
• Clean the twist grips and hand holds.
• Check that forks are not bent, cracked or badly worn.
• 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 drive your truck in an uncongested area.

• Try all the hydraulic functions.
• Check the steering.
• Drive the truck slowly in both directions.
• Check braking distance in both directions.  Load size

and floor conditions can affect these distances.

• Drive through the full speed range in both directions.
• 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 parking brake operation.

If anything doesn't look, work 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. OF3772).  Used properly, this checklist can alert

service people to needed repairs.