Forklift Inspection Checklist

Forklift Operator: Note general vehicle condition. Clear away all collected debris. Check for mechanical damage and loose or leaking components. Immediately notify management of all deficiencies.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Date

Vehicle Number

Hour Meter Reading

Before starting the engine, please check the following:

Visual Inspection Status Remarks*

Visual Inspection Status Remarks
	OK	Service Needed
Walk around inspection (warning decals, capacity plate, etc.)	Visual Inspection Status Remarks: Walk around inspection (warning decals, capacity plate, etc.) (OK)	Walk around inspection (warning decals, capacity plate, etc.) (Service Needed)
Forks/locking pins, Carriage, Mast	Forks/locking pins, Carriage, Mast (OK)	Forks/locking pins, Carriage, Mast (Service Needed)
Wheels, Tires & Lug Nuts (condition/pressure)	Wheels, Tires & Lug Nuts (condition/pressure) (OK)	Wheels, Tires & Lug Nuts (condition/pressure) (Service Needed)
Engine (check oil level and for leaks)	Engine (check oil level and for leaks) (OK)	Engine (check oil level and for leaks) (Service Needed)
Transmission (check oil level and for leaks)	Transmission (check oil level and for leaks) (OK)	Transmission (check oil level and for leaks) (Service Needed)
Engine Belts (check for adjustment/wear)	Engine Belts (check for adjustment/wear) (OK)	Engine Belts (check for adjustment/wear) (Service Needed)
Air cleaner	Air cleaner (OK)	Air cleaner (Service Needed)
Radiator (check coolant level)	Radiator (check coolant level) (OK)	Radiator (check coolant level) (Service Needed)
Hydraulic Tank (check oil level & for leaks)	Hydraulic Tank (check oil level & for leaks) (OK)	Hydraulic Tank (check oil level & for leaks) (Service Needed)
Fuel Tank (secure, valve open & fuel level)	Fuel Tank (secure, valve open & fuel level) (OK)	Fuel Tank (secure, valve open & fuel level) (Service Needed)
Overhead Guard (no damage)	Overhead Guard (no damage) (OK)	Overhead Guard (no damage) (Service Needed)
Seat belt	Seat belt (OK)	Seat belt (Service Needed)
Other (loose, damaged or missing parts)	Other (loose, damaged or missing parts) (OK)	Other (loose, damaged or missing parts) (Service Needed)

Remarks

After starting engine check the following:

Operational Inspection*

Operational Inspection
	OK	Service Needed
Engine (does it sound normal)	Operational Inspection: Engine (does it sound normal) (OK)	Engine (does it sound normal) (Service Needed)
Instruments (check for normal readings)	Instruments (check for normal readings) (OK)	Instruments (check for normal readings) (Service Needed)
Exhaust system (check for leaks & excessive smoke)	Exhaust system (check for leaks & excessive smoke) (OK)	Exhaust system (check for leaks & excessive smoke) (Service Needed)
Wipers, Lights & Signals	Wipers, Lights & Signals (OK)	Wipers, Lights & Signals (Service Needed)
Horn & Back Up Alarm	Horn & Back Up Alarm (OK)	Horn & Back Up Alarm (Service Needed)
All Hydraulic controls (Lift, Tilt, side shift)	All Hydraulic controls (Lift, Tilt, side shift) (OK)	All Hydraulic controls (Lift, Tilt, side shift) (Service Needed)
Transmission & Clutch (direction & speed range)	Transmission & Clutch (direction & speed range) (OK)	Transmission & Clutch (direction & speed range) (Service Needed)
Brakes	Brakes (OK)	Brakes (Service Needed)
Steering	Steering (OK)	Steering (Service Needed)
Parking/Service Brakes	Parking/Service Brakes (OK)	Parking/Service Brakes (Service Needed)
Operating Levers/Controls Gauges/Instruments	Operating Levers/Controls Gauges/Instruments (OK)	Operating Levers/Controls Gauges/Instruments (Service Needed)
Foot Controls	Foot Controls (OK)	Foot Controls (Service Needed)
Hydraulic Lines/Cylinders (leaks) -- (*DANGER: Hydraulic injection injury may occur. If you see a leaking hydraulic line DO NOT touch. Visual inspections only.)	Hydraulic Lines/Cylinders (leaks) -- (*DANGER: Hydraulic injection injury may occur. If you see a leaking hydraulic line DO NOT touch. Visual inspections only.) (OK)	Hydraulic Lines/Cylinders (leaks) -- (*DANGER: Hydraulic injection injury may occur. If you see a leaking hydraulic line DO NOT touch. Visual inspections only.) (Service Needed)
Cylinders/Chain	Cylinders/Chain (OK)	Cylinders/Chain (Service Needed)
Pivot Pins	Pivot Pins (OK)	Pivot Pins (Service Needed)
Load Backrest/Forks	Load Backrest/Forks (OK)	Load Backrest/Forks (Service Needed)
Vertical Mast Sliding & Rolling Parts	Vertical Mast Sliding & Rolling Parts (OK)	Vertical Mast Sliding & Rolling Parts (Service Needed)
	(OK)	(Service Needed)

Note anything abnormal or in need of repair: