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Checks
4.1
Preparing the Truck for Checking
To avoid accidents observe the following:
Procedure
• Park the truck securely, see page 22.
• When working under a raised lift truck, secure it to prevent it from lowering, tipping
or sliding away.
5
Decommissioning the Industrial Truck
If the truck is to be out of service for more than a month, it must be stored in a frost-
free and dry room.
5.1
Prior to decommissioning
Procedure
• Thoroughly clean the truck, see page 27.
• Prevent the truck from rolling away accidentally.
• Apply a thin layer of oil or grease to any non-painted mechanical components.
• Lubricate the truck according to the lubrication diagram, see page 31.
5.2
Restoring the truck to service after decommissioning
WARNING!
Faulty brakes can cause accidents
Test the brakes immediately as soon as the truck has been commissioned.
uReport any defects immediately to your supervisor.
uTag out and decommission a faulty lift truck.
uOnly return the truck to service when you have identified and rectified the fault.
Procedure
• Thoroughly clean the truck.
• Lubricate the truck according to the lubrication diagram, see page 31.
• Start up the truck, see page 21.
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