Travel Operations; Check Before Operation - Komatsu AX20 Operation & Maintenance Manual

22. TRAVEL OPERATIONS

22. TRAVEL OPERATIONS
22.1

CHECK BEFORE OPERATION

• Never operate the lift truck before the check operation is completed.
• If any abnormality is found during the checking, immediately consult a Komatsu Forklift
dealer and do not operate the lift truck until repaired.
• Oil or fuel leakage can cause a lift truck fire. Check for any fluid or LPG leakage before
starting.
Check the lift truck thoroughly. If any abnormality is found, always repair it or consult your Komatsu Forklift dealer.
22.1.1 CHECK BEFORE OPERATION WITH STARTING SWITCH OFF
n CHECK FOR OIL OR FUEL LEAKAGE, AND BATTERY FLUID LEAKAGE
Check for leakage by conducting a walk-around check.
Check the following items in particular:
• Tubing
• Hydraulic unit
• Cylinder
• Control valve
• Battery
• LPG fuel system connections and fuel level
n CHECK FOR CRACKS AND DAMAGE
Visually check for cracks and damage.
Particularly check the following items.
• Head guard
• Fork
• Load back-rest
• Fork carriage
• Mast
• Fuel tank, LPG fuel tank and connections
n CHECK TIRES AND RIMS (Pneumatic tire lift truck only)
Check the tires and rims for the following items.
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Whether the tire pressure matches the specified pressure:
Front tires: 100 PSI (0.69 MPa) (7.0 kgf/cm
Rear tires: 100 PSI (0.69 MPa) (7.0 kgf/cm
• Check that there are no loose lug nuts or rim mating nuts.
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