INSPECTION

■ ALWAYS INSPECT BEFORE OPERATING

The operator should always inspect the truck before each use to verify that all essential safety features are working. Any abnormality is to be reported to the supervisor, who is responsible for correcting it.

■ PERIODIC INSPECTIONS ARE MANDATORY

Monthly and annual inspections must be performed thoroughly, and any abnormality promptly repaired. Only a certified expert who has the advanced skills and equipment is allowed to conduct inspections. ■ REPLACE SAFETY PARTS REGULARLY

Name of safety parts

1 Master cylinder and wheel cylinder cups and dust seals 2 Power steering hose 3 Reserve tank tubing 4 Fuel hose 5 Torque converter rubber hose 6 Rubber parts inside power steering unit 7 Lift chain 8 Load handling means hoses Recommended replacement interval (year)

1

2 2 – 4 2 – 4 2 2 2 – 4 1 – 2

Certain critical parts must be replaced at regular intervals. Since it is difficult to detect wear on the above parts by visual inspection, they must be replaced at the intervals specified, because a failure would result in a falling load or runaway truck.

■ NEVER USE AN UN-MAINTAINED TRUCK

Out of Service

A truck that has not passed an inspection must never be operated. Hang a sign on the truck and remove the ignition switch, to make sure no one uses it. Then report the problem to the supervisor and wait for the repair to be completed.