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INTRODUCTION

Clark Equipment Company welcomes you to the growing group of professional people who own, operate, and maintain Clark lift trucks. We take great pride in the long tradition of quality products and superior value that the Clark name represents. This manual has been written to help you maintain your Clark lift truck in an efficient and safe operating condition.

Regular maintenance and care of your lift truck is not only important for economy and utililization reasons, it is essential for your safety. A faulty lift truck is a potential source of danger to the operator, and to other personnel working near it. Approved methods of service and correct procedures of repair are important for the safety of personnel and the safe operation of a lift truck.

Genuine Clark parts should always be used when replacements are needed. Substitute parts from other sources may not be designed like original parts and may not meet OSHA or other safety requirements.

The mechanic is cautioned and expected to always work in a safe manner by using the correct procedure. If a mechanic does not understand a safety procedure when performing maintenance on a truck, the maintenance supervisor should be consulted for assistance. Do not take chances which may result in injuries.

Operator Inspection

Lift trucks should be inspected daily by the operator, or at the start of each shift and the Operator’s Daily Checklist carefully completed. Be sure that all safety items are checked and in good condition. Use the daily inspection sheet as a check list and a record for your findings. This form is illustrated in this manual. Also, please refer to the Operator’s Manual located on the truck.

Planned Maintenance Program

In addition to the daily operator inspection, Clark recommends that a planned maintenance and safety inspection program be performed on a regular basis. The program will provide an opportunity to make a thorough inspection of the safety and operating condition of your lift truck. Necessary adjustments and repairs can be done during the PM which will increase the life of components and reduce unscheduled downtime. The PM can be scheduled to meet your particular application and lift truck usage.

This manual includes repair procedures as well as instructions for a periodic planned maintenance program which covers inspections, operational checks, cleaning, lubrication and minor adjustments. A table of recommended planned maintenance items and typical schedule is included. Also shown is the PM report form which can be obtained from your local Clark dealer. He is prepared to help you with a Planned Maintenance Program with trained service personnel who know your lift truck and can keep it operating safely and efficiently.