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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.

• Check to make sure the battery is charged.

• After checking water level, be sure vent caps are in 
  place.  Don't use an open fl ame 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 control handle and hand holds.

• Make certain there are no objects placed 
  anywhere on the operator platform.

• 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.

2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.

• Try all the hydraulic functions.

• To check power steering: Turn the truck on. Step onto  
  the platform. Steering should be diffi cult for a second  
  and then become easier.

• Drive the truck slowly in both directions.

• Check braking distance in both directions.  Load size 
 and 

fl oor 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.