Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Operator

  • Shift

  • Mark each item "OK" or "R/A" (Repair or Adjust)

Visual Inspection: Key Switch Turned OFF (O)

V-1 Tires

  • No gouges, chunking or flat spots

  • No bond failures

  • Adequate tread (if applicable)

  • Battery connector in good condition and attached correctly to truck connector

V-2 Battery

  • Fully charged/correct voltage and weight/no leakage

  • Properly installed

  • Emergency disconnect functions properly

V-3 Lift/Lower System

  • No damage to hoses or limit switches

V-4 Controls

  • No damage to hoses, chains or limit switchesMove smoothly without binding

  • Return to neutral when released

  • Lift chains in good condition and lubricated correctly

  • Hydraulic fluid level, at room temperature check reservoir level

  • Return to neutral when released; deadman pedal returns when released

V-5 General

  • Guards and covers installed and secure

  • Decals - (Warning/safety/operational) in place and legible

  • Check floor under truck for any dripping oil that might indicate a leak

  • Components/structure in good condition

Operational Inspection: Key Switch Turned ON ( I )

O-1 Horn

  • Sounds when button is depressed

O-2 Steering

  • Smooth without bind or excess play

O-3 Directional/Thumb Control

  • Moves smoothly without binding

  • Returns to neutral when released

  • Controls speed and direction properly

  • Plugging functions properly

  • Speed limit functions properly

O-4 Lift/Lower System

  • Lift/Lower buttons move freely and return to off when released

  • All controls perform their functions as indicated

  • Lift chains are adjusted

O-5 Emergency reverse button

  • Moves lift truck away from operator when pressed. Lift truck does not move again until directional/thumb control moved through neutral.

O-6 Hour meter

  • Records hours of lift truck operation

O-7 Brake

  • Handle moves freely without binding

  • Stops lift truck in specified distance

  • Brake functions properly (Travel circuits disabled)

O-8 Safety

  • All limit switches function properly

  • All warning and working lights are functional

  • Travel and lift functions shut down when battery is disconnected

Total Hour Meter Readings

  • LiftH

Operator Signature

  • Signature

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