Putting Lift Truck In Storage; Daily Storage; Storage Over A Long Period Of Time; Pre-Storage Servicing - UniCarriers 1F1 Operator's Manual

PUTTING LIFT TRUCK IN STORAGE

Putting the lift truck in storage includes both storing the truck at the end
of each working day or storing the truck over a long period of time.
Be sure to observe the precautions for lift truck storage.

DAILY STORAGE

At the end of the working day, check the lift truck for oil leakage and
other malfunctions. Always park it in the designated location. Put
chocks under the tires to prevent the lift truck from moving by itself.
Keep the body and areas surrounding the operator's seat clean. Make
it a habit to always keep the lift truck clean.
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WARNING
• As soon as a malfunction is detected, immediately report
it to the appropriate personnel or contact your Local
Authorized Dealer for repair. Do not operate the lift truck
until the malfunctions is repaired.

STORAGE OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME

When the operation of the lift truck is completely suspended for a given
period of time, take the following measures and store the lift truck in a
dry area.
NOTE:
• When the lift truck cannot be stored indoors, park it on level
ground. Cover the lift truck with a waterproof sheet or protective
cover.
• When storing for a long period of time, be sure to consult your
Local Authorized Dealer.

PRE-STORAGE SERVICING

1. Lubricate the lift truck (refer to page 127). Change the oil and coat
all exposed areas of hydraulic cylinders with corrosion resistant
grease.
2. Fill the radiator with antifreeze to prevent the engine from freezing.
3. In order to protect the inner walls of the cylinders against corrosion,
remove the spark plugs from gasoline engines or injection nozzles
from diesel engines and spray a small amount of oil into the
cylinders. Then turn the motor over several times with the starter so
that oil is distributed throughout the cylinders. Finally, re-install the
spark plugs or injection nozzles.
4. Remove the battery and charge it. Store the battery indoors in a low
fire-risk area.
5. When storing gasoline engine lift trucks (including LPG/Dual Fuel)
for a long period of time, idle the engine until all the gasoline is used
up. Otherwise, the remaining gasoline will decompose and trun into
a rubbery substance, making it very difficult to start the engine.

SERVICING THE LIFT TRUCK IN STORAGE

1. Periodically check the specific gravity and level the battery fluid.
Charge and replenish as necessary.
2. Check various sections of the lift truck for stains or corrosion. Clean
such areas and coat with a corrosion preventive agent.

POST-STORAGE SERVICING

1. Wipe anticorrosive grease off the exposed areas of the hydraulic
cylinders.
2. Check lubrication of all sections of the lift truck and cooling water
level. If there are impurities or the level is low, change the coolant or
refill to the prescribed level.
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