Crown Narrow-Aisle Reach Trucks RD 5700: Daily Safety Check

Walk around your truck and check it over

• Check to make sure the battery is charged, water level is OK and vent caps are in place. Don't use an open flame to check a battery.

• Make certain the battery retainers on both sides of the truck are properly installed and adjusted.

• See that all wheels are in good condition.

• Clean the safety glass.

• Check that both forks are secure and not bent, cracked or badly worn.

• Inspect all lift chains for damage.

• See that the load backrest and overhead guard are in place and fastened.

• Look under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks.

• Test the horn.

• Turn the key to TEST (yellow dot). See that all display lights are working.

• Make sure the power disconnect works.

Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.

• 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.