UniCarriers FD160-2 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 15

■ ALWAYS INSPECT BEFORE OPERATING
The operator should always inspect the truck before each use
to verify that all essential safety features are working. Any
abnormality is to be reported to the supervisor, who is responsible
for correcting it.
■ PERIODIC INSPECTIONS ARE MANDATORY
Monthly and annual inspections must be performed thoroughly,
and any abnormality promptly repaired. Only a certified expert
who has the advanced skills and equipment is allowed to conduct
inspections. Preserve the inspection logs for at least three years.
FOR SUPERVISORS
■ REPLACE SAFETY PARTS REGULARLY
Name of safety parts
Master cylinder and wheel cylinder cups and
1
dust seals
2 Power steering hose
3 Reserve tank tubing
4 Fuel hose
5 Torque converter rubber hose
6 Rubber parts inside power steering unit
7 Lift chain
8 Load handling means hoses
Certain critical parts must be replaced at regular intervals. Since it
is difficult to detect wear on the above parts by visual inspection,
they must be replaced at the intervals specified, because a failure
would result in a falling load or runaway truck.
■ NEVER USE AN UN-MAINTAINED TRUCK
A truck that has not passed an inspection must never be operated.
Hang a sign on the truck and remove the ignition switch, to make
sure no one uses it. Then report the problem to the supervisor and
wait for the repair to be completed.
INSPECTION
Recommended
replacement interval (year)
1
2
2 – 4
2 – 4
2
2
2 – 4
1 – 2
1-10