ForkliftSGT Garcia

Terminal Learning Objectives

• Task: Properly train everyone how to operate the forklift safely, correctly.

• Condition: Given a forklift, a power point presentation and one on one instruction in a classroom environment

• Standards: Soldiers will demonstrate proficiency on the forklift. You will have a graded test. The minimum standard is 80%. There will also be a performance evaluation with a Go/No-Go Evaluation format

Forklift Startup Safety

Operator will wear proper PPE AT ALL TIMES

Operator will have at least one ground guide AT ALL

TIMES

Forklift PMCS

1. General walk around Forklift: checking for debris, wheel damage and tire pressure, general health of forklift.

2. Check all warning labels.3. Make sure all hardware is greased, all fittings are properly

tightened, no leaks in hydraulic lines, no damage to lifting chain.

4. Check Fluids: Fuel(Diesel), Oil OE/HDO 15-40, Coolant.

Forklift Check Fluids

Oil Dipstick

Add Oil

Forklift Check Fluids

Check Coolant level

Forklift Startup Procedures

1. Turn on Battery Switch

2. Make sure choke is pushed in fully

3. Turn ignitionBattery Switch Choke

Forklift Operation

Up/Down

Tilt

Left/Right

Forklift Operation

GasBreak

Gears Emergency Brake

Forklift Safety

When lifting heavy, or lifting on a slope, the operator will ALWAYS engage the Emergency Brake.

The operator will ALWAYS drive a load forward uphill and backwards downhill.

Before shutting down forklift the operator will ALWAYS drop the forks all the way down to the ground.

Forklift Shutdown Procedures

1. Make sure forks are on the ground2. Pull Choke all the way out until forklift shuts off3. Push Choke back down4. Turn off Battery Switch5. Note any damages after use

Summary

1. PMCS2. Startup Procedures3. Safety4. Shutdown Procedures

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