Clark Forklift TM247 English OM-586 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

Do not remove thl.s manual fr,om the I ruck.

TM 12•25 36 Volt

Book No. 2787323 OM-586

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IMPORTANT

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©1991 Clark Equipment Company

Operator's Manual

You must be trained and aUrthorized to ,operate a tlfl 1ruc-k.

YOU can prevent accJdents

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first:

learn safe operating rules and your co pany rules.

Next

Read your Operator"s Manual1. II you do not undersland rl, ask yotJr supervisor tor elp.

learn about the unit you operate.

KNOW YOUR TRUCK------------Then: Practice opera1ing your truck safety.

And:

Keepyourtruck in safe­ o,peraling co ndilion with corr&ci and timely maintenance.

Breaking these rules wm cause serloos or fatal �njury lo yourself and 01t1ers

A Message to CLARK Lift Truck Operators Lift trucks are speclallzed machines with unique operating characleris­ Ucs, designed lo 1perfolim a specific lob. Tneir1uncHon and operation is rial like a car or ordinary trucl<. They require specific instruc1l0ns and rules lor safe operalion and mal enance.

Safe operalion 01 Ifft trucks ·s of prfmary impo ance to CLARK. Our experience wilh lill truck accidents has shown lhlal when accidents appen and people are kilfed or injured, the- cause$ are:

• Operator nom properly tralnedl • Operator not e:xperlenced w.u, ltl1 truck opera1ion • Baslc safety rules not fair.owed

• Ufl truck not mat ntalned In safe operallng condition

For lhese reasons, CLARK wans you 10 know about the safe operation

and correct maj11tenance of your lift tn.rck.

This manual is designed lo help you operate your lifl tn;ck safely. This

manual shows and lells you aboutsa1e1y inspections a11d the impor1ant general safely rules and hazards o HU 1rud< operation. tt destribes the spec·a1 componems and features or 1he 1rucf< and lheir function. The correct operating procedures are shown and exp,alned. Illustrations and important safety messages are inc'luded for clear understanding.

And. a secllo11 on maintenance and lubrication Is incCuded for the nu

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A Message to CIL.AAK Ult Truck Operators

Th-e operator's martJaJ is not a tralning1 manual. It is a guide 10 help traTned and aulhorized operatol'S sa1el� operale their litt b'Ucl< by emphasizing and lJustrating the correct procedures. But, itcanno cover every possib!e siluation whjch may r,esult In an acclden. You must watch for taaia<ds In your work areas and avoid or correct them. II is important thaJ you know and understand th& inrorma1iori in lhJs manual as well as to know and lollow your company safety rules I Be Sil.Ire that your equipment is maintained in a sate condition. Do not operate a damaged true . And pr.acttce safe-operation every lime you use your Int !ruck. Lei's join 1ogether to set new standards in sale1y.

Remember, belore you slart operalirg 1hJs lift truck, be sure tha1 you understand all driving prooedures� It Is your responsi:>ilily, and it is important to you and your ramPy, to operate your 1m truck safe1y and elllcientJy. And be aware thal the Federal Occupational Safety and Heal h Act (OSHA) and slate laws require that operators be oompletely trained in the safe operation cl Ii lrvcks; if you think YoU need tratning, ask your supervisor.

CLARK lift truckS are built 10 take hard work, but not abuse. They are buin to be dependable. but they are only as sare and efficient as the operalor and the persons responsible for maintaining them. Do no1 make any repairs 10 this 1ruek unless you have been trained in sa1e lift lrudc re,paJr procedures and a<e authorized by your employer.

A tMssage To CLARK UH Truck Operators

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Conten1s of 1hi:t �f\1..1_.1

c,ontents of this Manual This manual covers trucks with capacities. from 2500 pour-=ts 1hrough 5000 pounds.

A Message To CLARK Litt Truck Operators .............. 11

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Sa1ety �gns and Safety Messages .......................... x Truck Appllcalion ....................................................�xi

Section 1� General sare1y Rules .............................. 1-1 Section 2. Operating Hazards .....................m••··...... 2-1

Seetiion 3. Know Your Truclc ..................................... 3-1 Sect�on 4. Dally Safety Inspection ........................... 4-1 SecUon 5. Opera1tng Procedures ..u...............H-••·····�1

Section 6. Emergency Towing .................................. 6-1 Section 7. Planhed Malntenane& .............................. 7-1 Section 8. Specifications ···�········"'"····..................... 8-1

Index ........................................ _,,.......••...•....•..•....• lncte,x-1

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lntro1duction ClAAK welcomes you to the g rowing group o1 professionaJs who own, operate, a nd maintain CLARK fift 1rucks. We take pride In the long 1radf1k)n of quality products and superior value 1hat the CLARK name represents. This manual wm 1amiliarize you wilh safety, opera1ing, and

malnlenance imo,mation about your new lift truck. It has lbeen specially prepared 10 help you use and main1ain you, ClAAK Ii l lruck in a safe and correc1 manner.

Your CLARK nu 1ruck has been designed and bunt 10 be as sare ana e1ficienl as today's technology can make it. As manuractured. � meets all the applfcable mandatory requi rements or ANSI B56 . i -1 988 Safely Standard for Powered rndustr,al Trucks. Each 1ruck ls also rur1 ished wil h eqLJipment lo help you operate safely; e.g .. parking brake and horn as standard equlpmenl .

Sale, produclive operation of a lift lruc r,equlres both s rn and knowl­ edge on t.he pan ol lhe operator. The operator musl know. understand, and prac1ice the safely rures and safe driv ng ana load handling technJques descrfbed in thi s manual. To develop the skill required. the operator mu st become tammar wlth lhe constn.Jclion and features of the llft truck and how lhey function. The operalor must understand Its capabm1Ies and limitations, and see that II is kepi in a sale condHion.

Routine Servicrng and Maintenance Regular maintenance and care of youl' 1111 lruck is nol only important tor economy and utmzaticm reasons; II is essentfal for your safely. A faulty r.tt 1ruck Is a potenIial source of danger lo Ille operator, and to o1her personnel working near il. As with all qua rity equipment, keep your 6fl ruck rn good operatrng condition by foltowi ng1he recommended sched� ule of maintenance.

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User Dally Inspection - Sate1y and OperaUng Checks A lih truci( should always be examined lby the user, before driving. to be sure 11 is safe to operate. The irnpor1ance of this procedure is empha� sized ill t is manual with a brjel illlstrated review and later w�h more detailed Instructions. CLARK deale rs can supply oopies of a helpful ''DrJvers Daily Checktist...

Planned Maintenance

In addition 10 the daily user i nspecUon, CLARK r,ecommends that a

planned maintenance and safety inspection program (PM) be per­ formed by a uained and authorized mechanic on a regular basis. The PM will provide an opportunity to ma'ke a thorough inspection 01 the sarew and operating condition 01 your 1111 truck. Necessary adjustments and repairs ca111 be done during the P1M , which will increase t e life of components a nd recuce unschedul'ed d'own1ime. The PM can be scheduled to meet your particular ap,Plicatlon andl li1I truck usage.

The procedures for a periodic planned maintenance program that covers inspections. operati-0 nal checks , clearning, lubrication, and minor

adjustments are outlined in1his manual. Your CLARK dealetis prepared to help you willh a Planned Majntenance• Program with 1rained service personnell who know your lift 1ruck and can keep ii operaling salely and efficlenlly. For acldHional information, see your Service Manual.

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How to Use this Man uaI1

The purpose oftfiis manual is to pro11rde adigest of essential informalfon aoout the sa1e operation of your litt �ruck alld 10 acquaint you wil� its

iea1ures, now 1hey furnction , and hOV'I Lhey ate maintained. This manual

is organized Into eight maJor parts 1or easy reference:

Section 1 , General Safely Aures reviews and Illustrates ac.cepled practices for safe operation of a lift truck.

Section 2, Opara1 Ing Hazard$, warns of conditions 1hat could cause dam age to lhe 1ruck o r lnju,y to Ille operator or other personnel.

Section 3, K now Vour Truck, describes the majo r operalif1Q1 compo­ nentsJ systems, controls, and1 other features of your I ruck and tells how they lunction.

Section 4, Daily sa,ety Inspection, prnsenls added detarls on how 10 perform he operator's daity safely lnspectfon.

SectJon 5, Operating Prooedures, discusses more specific inslruc­ Lio ns on 1he sale, eflicient operation or your lift truck Sec1 ion 6, Emergency Towlng 1 gives Instructions for towing your truck, i1 it becomes necessary.

Section 7,

P1la nned Maintenance, describes he PM program.

sect Ion 8, Specifications, provides reterenc e information and data on leaturesj components, afld maintenance Items, Also. the Index helps you locate information about various topics.

NOTICE: The descriptions and spacificatrons Included in this manual were in eHect al the time of prmlirig. CLARK Ma1etial Handfing Compa ny reserves the right to make improvements and Changes In specifrcatlons or de sfgn, wilhoul notice and wit hout fncurrir,gobligation. Please check with your authorized CLARK deafer 1orioformatlon o n possible updates or revisions.

The examples, mus rations, and explanatfons in this manual will help you improve your skill and knowledge as a professional liftlruck operator while lakmg lull advanlageot 1 he capab1 lilies a nd s.afely featu res 01 your new Iii! lruck.

The firs1 secti-on of the manual Is de\loted to a review. with illustrations

andl brie1 messages 1 of general! s afety rules and the major o perating v iii

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