10
Maintenance and Repairs
10.1
Prepare the truck for maintenance and repairs
All necessary safety measures must be taken to avoid accidents when carrying out
maintenance and repairs. The following preparations must be made:
– Park the truck securely
(see Chapter E).
– Remove the key from the ignition /
starter
switch (1) to prevent the truck from
being switched onaccidentally.
– When working under a raised load fork
or a raised truck, secure them to
prevent them from lowering, tipping or
sliding away.
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Note the following when raising the
forklift truck:
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Only use lifting gear with sufficient capacity (for transport weight see truck data plate).
– Park the truck securely (see Chapter E).
– Attach crane slings to the mast at the appropriate points.
– Attach the crane slings to the counterweight of the trailer coupling.
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Lifting slings should be fastened to the harness in such a way that they do not come
into contact with any attachments or the overhead guard when it is being raised.
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