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Daily Safety Check

31  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, 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 and adjusted. 

  • See that all wheels are in good condition.
  • Clean the safety glass.

• 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.

• Turn the key to TEST (yellow dot).  See that all display 

lights are working. 

  •  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.

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.