MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BRIGHT'S FORKLIFT
General maintenance
1. Read the operator's manual carefully and ensure you understand it.
2. Stop the engine, when an intervention is necessary.
3. Wear clothes suitable for the maintenance of the forklift; avoid wearing jewelry and loose clothes. Tie and pro-
tect your hair, if necessary.
4. Ensure the area is sufficiently ventilated if you need to run the forklift for test.
5. Carry out all repairs immediately, even if the repairs concerned are minor.
6. Repair all leaks immediately even if the leaks concerned are minor.
7. Do not attempt to loosen unions, hoses or any hydraulic component with the circuit under pressure.
8. Do not smoke or approach the forklift with a flame, when the fuel tank is open or is being filled.
9. Take care not to burn yourself from the exhaust, radiator, engine, etc.
10. Turn the main switch off.
11. Do not drop metallic items on the battery.
12. When carrying out electric welding work on the forklift, disconnect the battery, then connect the negative cable from
the equipment directly to the part being welded; so as to avoid high-tension current passing thought the bearings.
Maintenance
1. The maintenance and the keeping in compliance of the forklift are compulsory.
2. Carry out daily maintenance.
3. Do not run the engine without air filter or with oil, water, or fuel leaks.
4. Change the filter cartridges: air, fuel, oil and hydraulic as required.
Levels
1. Use the recommended lubricants.
2. Do not fill the fuel tank when engine is running.
3. Only fill up the fuel tank in areas specified for this purpose.
4. Do not fill the fuel tank to the maximum level.
Washing
1. Clean the forklift or at least the concerned area before any intervention.
2. During washing avoid the articulations electrical components and connections.
3. Clean the forklift of any fuel, oil, or excess grease.
4. Protect all components susceptible to be damaged from water steam or cleaning agents.
Note: make sure that the disposal of process materials and of spare parts is carried out in total safety and in an eco-
logical way.
Bright Forklift
BC3–6560
The handling and removal of the counterbalance valves
which are fitted to the lift cylinders of your forklift can be
dangerous. A counterbalance valve must only be removed
when the lift cylinders concerned are at rest and the hydrau-
lic circuit is depressurized. Authorized staff can only carry
Maintenance Instructions
out the operation
33