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Use it to inspect internal combustion engine industrial trucks before each use.
Internal Combustion Engine Industrial Trust — Gas/LPG/Diesel
This sample checklist for internal combustion engine industrial trucks is featured on the website of the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA).1 Refer to the owner’s manual, specifications and manufacturer’s recommendations to modify the checklist to suit your workplace needs.
| Record of Fluid Added | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Operator | Fuel | |||
| Truck# | Model# | Engine Oil | |||
| Department | Serial# | Radiant Coolant | |||
| Shift | Hour Meter | Hydraulic Oil | |||
Have a qualified mechanic correct all problems.
| Engine Off Checks | OK | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Leaks — Fuel, Hydraulic Oli, Engine Oil or Radiator Coolant | ||
| Tires — Condition and Pressure | ||
| Forks, Top Clip Retaining Pin and Heel — Check Condition | ||
| Load Backrest — Securely Attached | ||
| Hydraulic Hoses, Mast Chains, Cables and Stops — Check Visually | ||
| Overhead Guard — Attached | ||
| Finger Guards — Attached | ||
| Propane Tank (LP Gas Truck) — Rust Corrosion, Damage | ||
| Safety Warnings — Attached (Refer to Parts Manual for Location) | ||
| Battery — Check Water/Electrolyte Level and Charge | ||
| All Engine Belts — Check Visually | ||
| Hydraulic Fluid Level — Check Level | ||
| Engine Oil Level — Dipstick | ||
| Transmission Fluid Level — Dipstick | ||
| Engine Air Cleaner — Squeeze Rubber Dirt Trap or Check the Restriction Arm (if equipped) | ||
| Fuel Sedimentor (Diesel) | ||
| Radiator Coolant — Check Level | ||
| Operator's Manual — In Container | ||
| Nameplate — Attached and Information Matches Model, serial Number and Attachments | ||
| Seat Belt — Functioning Smoothly | ||
| Hood Latch — Adjusted and Securely Fastened | ||
| Brake Fluid — Check Level | ||
| Hood Latch — Adjusted and Securely Fastened | ||
| ENGINE ON CHECKS — Unusual Noises Must Be Investigated Immediately | OK | MAINTENANCE |
| Accelerator or Direction Control Pedal — Functioning Smoothly | ||
| Service Brake — Functioning Smoothly | ||
| Parking Brake — Functioning Smoothly | ||
| Steering Operation — Functioning Smoothly | ||
| Drive Control — Forward/Reverse — Functioning Smoothly | ||
| Tilt Control — Forward and Back — Functioning Smoothly | ||
| Hoist and Lowering Control — Functioning Smoothly | ||
| Attachment Control — Operation | ||
| Horn and Lights — Functioning | ||
| Cab (if equipped) — Heater, Defroster, Wipers — Functioning | ||
| Gauges: Ammeter, Engine Oil Pressure, Hour Meter, Fuel Level, Temperature, Instrument Monitors — Functioning |
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