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Definitions

You should be familiar with the following terms before doing the procedures:

Drift

Free play

Hour meter

Inching

Racking The distance a hydraulic device moves as it tries to hold a load in a fixed position.

The distance you can press down on the brake pedal before meeting any resistance. For brakes with master cylinders, free play ends when the master cylinder is activated and bubbles forms in it. On the Genesis fork lift, there is no free play. However, both pedals must be the same height.

Indicates the number of hours of lift truck usage. This is very helpful for customers on a scheduled maintenance plan. By monitoring the meter, the customer can notify the dealer when the pre-established time frame has been met.

Allows the operator to vary transmission slippage through the clutch pack so that travel speed and lifting speed can be indepen dent.

The twisting motion of the upright as it is tilted, or is raised to a full height position (twin secondary cylinders) caused by unequal adjustment of the cylinder rods.

Getting Started

Visible Inspection

First, inspect the easily visible parts of the forklift to ensure that they are present, secured, and free from damage or excessive wear. The visual inspection gives you a general view of the truck's condition and clues you to possible problems that you may need to examine further. The visual inspection also helps to determine whether the truck is safe to operate and whether safety features have been altered.