Forklift Inspection

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FORKLIFT PRE-USE INSPECTION

• Below ALL the Identification Numbers will need to be listed if available

• EQUIPMENT ID:

• COMPANY ID:

• SERIAL NUMBER:

• MODEL NUMBER

Forklift Inspection Item & Description

• Tires are inflated & free of excessive wear or damage. Nuts are tight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forks & Mast are not bent, worn, or cracked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fork Pins & Fork Stops (if equipped) are not bent or missing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Load Back Rest Extension is in place and not bent, cracked, or loose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead Guard is in place and not bent, cracked, or loose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Attachments (if equipped) operate OK & are not damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift Body is free of excessive grease, oil, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oil - Engine, Hydraulic, Gear should be full and free of leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Radiator full and free of leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Battery & Battery Terminal Connectors (if applicable) charge level is OK while holding full forward tilt and connections are tight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Covers over battery and other hazardous parts are in place & secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Load Rating Chart/Plate is present and legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning Decals & Operators Manual are present & legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seat Belt, Restraint, or Harness are accessible & not damaged, oily, or dirty

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engine runs smooth & quiet without leaks or parks from exhaust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Horn functions properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Turn Signal (if equipped) operates smoothly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights (head, tail, and warning) work & are aimed correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gauges & Instruments are all functional

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lift & Lower operates smoothly without excess drift

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tilt operates smoothly without excessive drift or "chatter"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Control Levers are labeled, not loose or binding & freely return to neutral

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steering is smooth & responsive, free of excessive play

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brakes work & function smoothly without grabbing. No fluid leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parking Brake will hold the forklift on an incline

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Backup Alarm (if equipped) functions properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Battery Charge level is OK while holding full forward tilt

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Further Comments (items needing repair or adjustment):

• Signature of Operator

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• Signature of Spotter

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