GENERAL LIFT TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Internal checks:
o
o
Hydraulic tank level--dipstick.
o Speed
reducer and differential - Check fluid level.
o Brake
fluid - Check fluid level.
Controls (start lift truck) Immediately
check noises that are not normal:
o Park
brake - operates correctly.
o Service
brake - operates smoothly and correctly.
o
Steering operation - operates smoothly and correctly.
o Drive
control - forward/reverse - operates correctly.
o Lift
and lowering control - operates smoothly and correctly.
o Tilt
control - Operates smoothly and correctly forward and backward.
o
Attachment controls - operates smoothly and correctly.
o Horn -
operates correctly
o Lights
- operates correctly
Gauges:
o Hour
meter - operates
o
Lubrication check: use compressed air to clean. inspect
for damage.
o
Lubricate - all fittings and friction surfaces.
o Mast pivots.
(2 fittings)
o All
linkages.
o
Friction surfaces of mast.
o
Friction surfaces of carriage or attachment.
o Clean
and lubricate lift chains.
o Clean
and fill wheel bearings with grease.
o
Hydraulic ol filter element("IR"-filter
1st. 100 hours)<>
o
Hydraulic tank breather.
o
Differential/speed reducer gear oil.
Hydraulic
system check:
o Lift
cylinders for leaks.
o Tilt
cylinders for leaks.
o Lift
pump for noise and operation.
o Power
steering pump for noise and operation.
o
Hydraulic control valve for leaks and operation.
o All
hoses, tubing, and fittings for wear and leaks.
o For
general leaks.
o
Hydraulic oil level.
Mast, carriage, and attachment check:
o Mast
and carriage stops.
o Mast
channel wear.
o Mast rollers
and wear strips.
o
Carriage rollers.
o Chain
anchors, adjustment.
o Chains
for cracks and wear.
o Forks
Drive assembly:
o Brake
drums and linings.
o Wheel
nuts--Tighten to 175-225 lb.ft.