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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, water level 

is OK and 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.

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

or badly worn.

• Inspect lift chains for damage.

• See that the load backrest and overhead guard are in 

place and fastened.

• Look under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks.

• Test the horn.

• Make sure the power disconnect works.

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2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.

• 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.

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

If anything doesn't look or feel right, don't drive the truck.

Report the problem to your supervisor.