Group PS, Periodic Service Critical Fastener Torque Checks
Wrapping Up the PM
For safety, maintain correct torque on all fasteners of components that directly support, handle, or control the load and protect the operator.
Clean Up
Check torque of critical items, including:
Before closing up the truck, wipe up any spilled fluids and hand prints you may have left.
• Drive axle mounting • Drive and steer wheel mounting • Counterweight mounting • Overhead guard mounting • Tilt cylinder mounting and yokes • Upright mounting and components. Critical fastener torque specifications are given in the general specifications Section of Group 40.
After closing up the truck, wipe off any handprints, drips, spills, or other blemishes caused by the PM. It’s a good practice to leave the truck looking noticeably better than when you started. Clean up any spills or debris you left on the floor or other surfaces.
Test the Truck Operate the truck one last time to ensure that you identified all problems and that your repairs/adjustments were successful.
Report the PM Finish filling out your PM form, making sure you noted everything you checked, all the problems you found, and all the items you adjusted or repaired. Take the PM form to the person responsible for lift truck maintenance, present your results, discuss any problems, and point out where further service is needed.
SM 776
The Planned Maintenance Program • PS-2-15
