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21 Daily Safety Check
CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK
You must make sure your truck is safe to use.
1. Walk around your truck and check it over.
• Check to make sure the battery is charged
and vent caps are in place. Check water
level weekly. Don't use an open flame to
check the battery.
• Inspect battery cables and connectors for
damage or corrosion.
• Be certain the battery retainer is properly
installed.
• See that all wheels are in good condition.
• Check that both forks are secure and not
bent, cracked or badly worn.
• Inspect all lift chains for damage.
• See that the load backrest is in place and
secure, when required.
• Look under the truck for signs of leaks.
• Inspect the seat belt for wear.
• Turn the key to ON. Check the display.
• Test the horn.
• Make sure you can read the capacity plate.
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2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.
• Adjust the operator seat and steering wheel
to their most comfortable positions.
• Fasten your seat belt.
• Try all the hydraulic functions.
• Check that the steering is easy and smooth.
• Drive the truck slowly in both directions.
• Drive through the full speed range in both
forward and reverse.
• Check braking and plugging distances in
forward and reverse. Load size and floor
conditions can affect these distances.
• 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.
If anything doesn't look or feel right, don't drive the truck.
Report the problem to your supervisor.
You can get checklist forms from your Crown dealer
(part no. OF 3772). Used properly, this checklist
can alert service people to needed repairs.