1.4. SAFETY IN PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AVOID THE DANGER OF GETTING CAUGHT UP OR FALLING OFF Never put your hands or feet into the mast structure. There is danger that you will get caught in moving parts and be seriously injured. Do not use the mast as a ladder. If you slip, there is danger that you will fall. INSPECTION AND INFLATION OF TIRES If the tire inflation pressure is low, it will affect truck stability. However, do not inflate the tires before checking the rims for damage. If a rim is damaged or cracked when a tire is inflated, there is danger that the rim will break under the high pressure of the tire, resulting in personal injury or death.
For safety, when checking tire pressure, place your body in front of the tread face of the tire. Do not check from the side face of the tire. Always have tire inflation work carried out by properly qualified personnel. The tire inflation pressure on a forklift truck is several times higher than the pressure on an automobile, so exercise caution when handling tires. When the tires are being inflated, there is danger that dirt or dust may be thrown up by the compressed air and enter your eyes, so always wear safety glasses. HANDLING OF TIRES Disassembly and assembly of tires should be carried out by a qualified tire dealer.
The tire inflation pressure is extremely high, so caution is needed when handling tires. When removing a tire, do so only after the internal air is released. Loosen hub nut (1) to remove the tire from the chassis. Never loosen rim nuts (2) if installed because it is very dangerous to do so. After replacing the tires, make a trial run to make sure that there are no loose hub nuts. If the tightening torque is not sufficient, further tighten the hub nuts to the specified torque. 1-22