Toyota 7FG35 Operator's Manual page 26

Load handling system
1. Check the fork installation state, for cracks
and bending.
2. Check for mast distortion, chain tension and
oil leakage from cylinders and piping.
3. Operate the lift and tilt levers to check their
operating state.
If anything unusual is found, have the vehicle
inspected at a Toyota dealer.
Steering wheel inspection
Note: Perform the inspection after starting the
engine.
1. Check the steering wheel play with the rear
wheel set in the straight traveling direction.
Note: See the service data section for the stand-
ard play of steering wheel.
2. Turn the steering wheel in the circumferen-
tial direction and also move it up and down to
check there is no looseness.
3. Push the horn button to check if the horn
sounds normally.
4. If any abnormality is found, ask a Toyota
dealer for inspection.
While moving slowly
Clutch disengagement and slipping
(Clutch models)
Press the clutch pedal and check clutch engage-
ment while moving.
(Torque converter models)
Press the inching pedal and check clutch engage-
ment while moving.
Caution
Insure that the gear shift lever or control le-
ver operates properly in each gear and then
make above checks while moving slowly.
Brake effectiveness
Inspect to see if there is anything unusual when
the brake pedal is pressed or if the brakes only
work on the side.
Pull the parking brake and insure that the vehi-
cle can be stopped and that a parked condition
can be maintained.
Caution
If anything feels even slightly unusual, stop
vehicle operation immediately and have the
vehicle inspected at a Toyota dealer.
Steering inspection
While moving the vehicle slowly in a safe loca-
tion, turn the steering wheel to the left and right
and check for any unusual movement.
Inspecting SAS system
Check the SAS system to make certain that it is
functioning properly.
1. Check the mast to make certain that it can be
properly tilted either forward or backward and
moved up. Besides, make certain that the mast
can automatically stop at its horizontal position.
Caution
If you should feel something abnormal even
slightly, or when the SAS warning lamp
comes to blink, or once an error code has
appeared on the hour-meter display, imme-
diately stop operating the vehicle and receive
an inspection by a Toyota dealer.
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