Know the Hazards Battery Maintenance 34 - Crown Equipment ...

Daily Capacity Safety Check Plate
CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING CAPACITY WORKPLATE
INFORMATION
You must make sure your truck The is safe capacity to use. plate is on the top of
the power unit cover. It contains:
1. Walk around your truck and • Capacity check it information
over.
• Check to make sure the battery • Truck is type charged. (a fire safety rating)
• After checking water level,
• Truck
be sure
weight
vent
(does
caps are
not
in
include load)
place. Don't use an open •flame Grade to rating check the battery.
• Battery information
• Make certain the battery retainers on both sides of the
truck are properly installed. • Truck information
• See that all wheels are in good condition.
WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?
• Clean the twist grips and Capacity hand holds. is the maximum load that can be lifted or
SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE
The information • Make certain there are no transported objects placed with or your stored truck. See the capacity plate
shown on this anywhere sample on the operator on platform. your truck. Make certain you use the correct units
plate does not apply
of measure.
• Check that forks are not bent, cracked or badly worn.
to your truck.
• Look under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks.
• Try the horn.
• Make sure the power disconnect works.
• Check that all controls work smoothly.
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Note: ANSI B56.1 requires that all
data be shown first in Metric units
and then USA units.
2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.
• Try all the hydraulic functions.
• Check the steering.
• Drive the truck slowly in both directions.
• Check braking distance in both directions. Load size
and floor conditions can affect these distances.
• Drive through the full speed range in both directions.
• Know the distance it takes to stop before you start
working. If the braking distance is too long to stop
safely, don't drive the truck.
• Check parking brake operation.
Know the Hazards
If anything KNOW doesn't YOUR LOAD look, work or feel right, don't drive the truck. Report
the problem Do not to exceed your supervisor. the capacity shown on your truck's capacity
plate. Make certain you use the correct units of measure.
You can Be careful get checklist when handling forms from long, your high Crown or wide dealer loads. Do not
(part handle no. OF3772). unstable Used loads. properly, this checklist can alert
service people to needed repairs.
TRUCK TYPE
Some truck types are not permitted in areas where there
are fire hazards. Watch for marked areas. For example:
You must not drive a type E or ES truck into an area restricted
to EE or EX trucks.
TRUCK WEIGHT
Dockboards, elevators and some floors have limited
capacity. Check your capacity plate for the weight of your
truck. Remember to add the weight of the battery and the
load you have on the forks.
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