Daily Checks, both visual and functional, are
required by OSHA before each shift. If
problems are found, the truck must be tagged and the key removed. The truck must be fixed
before being put back into service.
Powered industrial trucks may become hazardous if
maintenance is neglected and repairs or adjustments are not performed. Clark strongly
recommends that all powered industrial trucks have maintenance and inspections performed
in conformance with a scheduled Planned Maintenance (PM) program.
Planned Maintenance is a program in which
inspection, minor adjustments, lubrication, oil changes and replacement of filters are
performed on a scheduled and systematic basis. A solid PM program should incorporate a
method of record keeping which enables you to better determine PM schedules and enables
you to track the maintenance costs per machine.
Planned Maintenance is a service designed to
reduce expense, to insure your truck is in safe operating condition and to avoid
unscheduled downtime.
You'll want to contact your nearest dealer to find out more about this program.
To ensure that preventive maintenance is properly
performed, Clark recommends the use of this inspection
checklist.
