Equipment Inspection & Maintenance Flashcards
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An electric forklift's battery shows signs of sulfation (white crystalline buildup on terminals). What should the operator do?
Answer: Report it to maintenance for proper cleaning and battery evaluation
Battery terminal sulfation must be addressed by maintenance personnel as it reduces electrical performance and can indicate improper charging procedures or battery degradation.
What is the maximum allowable fork wear (reduction in thickness at the heel) before a fork must be replaced?
Answer: 25% reduction in original thickness
ASME B56.1 standards require forks to be removed from service when wear at the heel section reduces thickness by more than 10% of the original dimension.
Why is it important to inspect the forklift's operator restraint system (seatbelt) during pre-shift checks?
Answer: A functional restraint keeps the operator inside the cab during a tip-over, reducing fatality risk
The operator restraint system is critical because the safest action during a tip-over is to stay inside the ROPS-protected cab, and a faulty restraint prevents this protection.
During inspection, the operator notices hydraulic fluid pooling under the forklift. The correct response is to:
Answer: Identify the leak source, take the forklift out of service, and notify maintenance
Hydraulic fluid leaks are a fire hazard, create slip hazards, and indicate a system failure; the forklift must be taken out of service until repairs are completed.
What is the purpose of checking the forklift's steering during the pre-shift inspection?
Answer: To ensure there is no excessive play and steering responds predictably to input
Excessive steering wheel play or delayed response can indicate worn components that could cause loss of directional control, particularly at higher travel speeds or with heavy loads.
What must an operator do before adding water to an electric forklift battery?
Answer: Wear acid-resistant gloves and safety glasses and check electrolyte levels first
Battery maintenance requires PPE (acid-resistant gloves and eye protection) since electrolyte is corrosive; electrolyte levels should be checked before adding distilled water to avoid overfilling.
What should an operator check about the forklift's load backrest extension during pre-shift inspection?
Answer: That it is present, securely attached, and free of cracks or bending damage
The backrest must be verified as present, properly secured, and structurally sound because a missing or damaged backrest cannot prevent backward load shifting onto the operator.