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Maintenance

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Daily Safety Check

CHECK YOUR VEHICLE BEFORE STARTING WORK

You must make sure your vehicle is safe, both for you and for

people around you.

  WALK AROUND YOUR VEHICLE & CHECK IT OVER

• Make sure the batteries are charged. See page 36 for

  battery charging and servicing information.
• Check that all wheels are in good condition.
• Look into and under the vehicle for signs of leaks.
• Turn the key to ON. See that the “beeper” and all display

  lights are working. Try the horn.
• Make sure the Emergency Disconnect button works.
• See that all options are working if your vehicle is  

  so equipped.
• Check your vehicle for any damage that could be a hazard

  to you or to people around you.

IF ANYTHING DOESN’T LOOK OR FEEL RIGHT, DON’T DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE.
REPORT THE PROBLEM TO YOUR SUPERVISOR.

  TEST DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE IN AN UNCONGESTED AREA

• Make certain the service panel door is closed.
• Check raise and lower. Platform should not elevate above

  20 inches with gates open.
• Make sure the steering is smooth.
• Drive the vehicle slowly in both directions.
• Drive through the full speed range, in forward and reverse.

  In forward, and with platform lowered, the speed should

  be slower with gates closed.
• Check stopping distance in forward and reverse.

  Caution, travel speed, load weight and floor conditions

  can affect stopping distance.
• Know the distance it takes to stop before you start

  working. If the stopping distance is too long to stop

  safely, don’t drive the vehicle.
• If your vehicle is equipped with optional alarm or flashing

  lights, make certain they are working.

CHECK THE AREA WHERE YOU’LL BE WORKING.

Report any hazards or unsafe conditions to your supervisor.