Clark ECS 17 THRU 30 User manual

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Operator's Manual
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from the truck.
ECS 17 THRU 30
CLRRK
Book No. 2809780
OM-608

Record the following information pertaining to your truck.
Model No.
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TruckRatedCapacity
TruckGrossWeight,Loaded w/ RatedLoad
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IMPORTANT
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©1995 Clark Equipment Company

Operator's Manual
You must be trained and authorized to operate a lifttruck.
r YOU can preventaccidents
First:Learn safe operatingrules and yourcompanyrules.
Next: ReadyourOperator'sManual. Ifyoudonot
understand it,ask yoursupervisor for help.
Learn about the unit you operate.
P- KNOWYOURTRUCK
Then:Practiceoperating
yourtrucksafely.
And:
Keep your truck in safe
operatingcondition
with correct and timely
maintenance.
Breaking theseruleswillcauseserious or fatal Injury to
yourself and others
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A Message to CLARK LiftTruckOperators
Lift trucks are specializedmachineswithuniqueoperatingcharacteris-
tics,designed to perform a specificjob.Theirfunction and operation is
not like a caror ordinarytruck.Theyrequirespecificinstructions and
rules for safe operation and maintenance.
Safe operation of lift trucks isof primaryimportance to CLARK. Our
experience with lift truckaccidents has shownthatwhenaccidents
happen and people are killed or injured, the causesare:
• Operator not properlytrained
• Operator not experiencedwith lift truckoperation
• Basicsafetyrules not followed
• Lift truck not maintained in safeoperatingcondition
For thesereasons, CLARK wants youto knowabout the safe operation
and correctmaintenance of your lift truck.
Thismanual is designed to help you operateyour lift trucksafely.This
manualshows and tells you about safety inspections andthe important
general safety rules and hazards of lift truckoperation. It describes the
specialcomponents and features ofthe truck and theirfunction. The
correct operatingprocedures are shown and explained.Illustrations
and important safety messages are included for clear understanding.
And, a section on maintenance and lubrication is included forthe lift
truck mechanic.
A Message to CLARK Lift TruckOperators

The operator's manual isnota training manual. Itisa guide to help
trained and authorizedoperatorssafelyoperatetheirlifttruck by
emphasizing and illustrating the correctprocedures.But, it cannotcover
every possible situation which may result inan accident. You must
watch for hazards in yourworkareas and avoid or correctthem. Itis
importantthat you know and understand the information in thismanual
as well asto know and followyourcompany safety rules! Be surethat
your equipment is maintained ina safe condition. Donot operate a
damagedtruck. And practice safe operationeverytime youuse yourlift
truck.Let'sjointogether tosetnew standards in safety.
Remember,before you startoperatingthislifttruck, be surethat you
understand all driving procedures. Itis yourresponsibility, anditis
important toyouand yourfamily, to operateyour lift trucksafely and
efficiently. Andbe awarethat the FederalOccupationalSafety and
Health Act (OSHA) and statelawsrequirethatoperators be completely
trained inthe safe operation of lift trucks; ifyou think you needtraining,
ask your supervisor.
CLARK lift trucks are built to takehardwork, butnot abuse.They are
built tobe dependable, but they are only as safe and efficient asthe
operator andthe personsresponsible for maintainingthem. Donot
make any repairs to thistruckunless you havebeentrained in safelift
truckrepairprocedures andare authorized by youremployer.
A Message To CLARK Lin Truck Operators ill

iv

Contents of thisManual
Contents of this Manual
This manualcoverstruckswithcapacitiesfrom3500poundsthrough
6000 pounds.
A Message To CLARK Lift TruckOperators II
Introduction vl
How toUse thisManual vlil
Safety Signs and Safety Messages x
Truck Application xi
Section 1. General Safety Rules 1-1
Section 2. OperatingHazards 2-1
Section 3. KnowYourTruck 3-1
Section 4. DailySafetyInspection 4-1
Section 5. OperatingProcedures 5-1
Section 6. EmergencyTowing 6-1
Section 7. PlannedMaintenance 7-1
Section 8. Specifications 8-1
Index lndex-1
Contents of thisManual

Introduction
CLARK welcomes youtothe growinggroup of professionals who own,
operate, and maintain CLARK lift trucks. We takepride inthe long
tradition of qualityproducts and superiorvaluethat the CLARK name
represents. This manual will familiarize you withsafety, operating, and
maintenanceinformationaboutyour new lift truck. Ithas beenspecially
prepared to help youuseand maintainyourCLARKlifttruck ina safe
and correctmanner.
Your CLARK lift truck has beendesigned and built tobeas safe and
efficient as today'stechnology can make it.As manufactured, it meets
allthe applicablemandatoryrequirements of ANSIB56.1-1988 Safety
Standard for PoweredIndustrialTrucks.Eachtruck is alsofurnished
withequipment to help you operate safely; e.g.,parkingbrake and horn
as standardequipment.
Safe, productiveoperation ofa lift truckrequiresboth skill and knowl-
edge onthe part ofthe operator. The operatormustknow,understand,
and practice the safety rules and safedriving and loadhandling
techniquesdescribed in thismanual. To develop the skillrequired, the
operatormustbecomefamiliarwith the construction and features ofthe
lift truck andhow theyfunction. The operatormustunderstand its
capabilities and limitations, andsee that itis kept ina safe condition.
RoutineServicing and Maintenance
Regularmaintenance and care of your lift truck isnot onlyimportant for
economy and utilizationreasons; itis essential for your safety. A faulty
lift truck isa potentialsource of danger tothe operator, andto other
personnelworkingnear it.As with all qualityequipment,keepyour lift
truck in goodoperatingcondition by following the recommendedsched-
uleof maintenance.
vi Introduction

Introduction
UserDally Inspection — Safety and OperatingChecks
A lifttruck should always be examined bythe user,beforedriving, tobe
sure itis safe to operate. The importance of thisprocedure is empha-
sized in thismanualwith a briefillustratedreview and laterwithmore
detailedinstructions. CLARK dealers can supplycopies ofa helpful
"Drivers DailyChecklist."
PlannedMaintenance
In addition tothe dailyuser inspection, CLARK recommendsthat a
plannedmaintenance and safety inspectionprogram(PM) be per-
formed bya trained and authorizedmechanic ona regularbasis. The
PM willprovide an opportunity to make a thoroughinspection ofthe
safety and operatingcondition of yourlifttruck.Necessaryadjustments
and repairs canbe doneduring the PM, whichwillincrease the life of
components and reduceunscheduleddowntime. ThePMcanbe
scheduled to meetyourparticularapplication and lifttruckusage.
The procedures fora periodic plannedmaintenanceprogramthat
covers inspections,operationalchecks,cleaning, lubrication, and minor
adjustments are outlined inthis manual. YourCLARKdealer is prepared
to help you with a PlannedMaintenanceProgramwithtrained service
personnel who knowyour lift truck andcan keep it operating safely and
efficiently. For additional information, see yourService Manual.
Introduction vii

How toUse thisManual
The purpose of thismanual isto provide a digest of essentialinformation
about the safe operation of your lift truck andto acquaint you with its
features, how theyfunction, andhow they are maintained.Thismanual
is organized intoeightmajorparts for easyreference:
Section 1, GeneralSafetyRules,reviews and illustratesaccepted
practices for safeoperation ofa lift truck.
Section 2, OperatingHazards,warns of conditionsthatcouldcause
damage tothe truck or injury tothe operator or otherpersonnel.
Section 3, KnowYourTruck,describes the majoroperatingcompo-
nents, systems, controls, and otherfeatures of yourtruck and tells how
they function.
Section 4, DailySafetyInspection,presentsaddeddetails onhowto
perform the operator'sdaily safety inspection.
Section 5, OperatingProcedures,discussesmorespecificinstruc-
tions onthe safe,efficientoperation of yourlifttruck.
Sections, EmergencyTowing, gives instructionsfortowingyourtruck,
if it becomesnecessary.
Section 7, PlannedMaintenance,describes thePM program.
Section 8, Specifications,providesreferenceinformation and data on
features, components, and maintenanceitems.
Also, the Indexhelps you locateinformationaboutvarioustopics.
NOTICE: The descriptions and specificationsincluded in thismanual
were in effect atthe time of printing. CLARK Material Handling Company
reserves the right to makeimprovements and changes in specifications
or design,withoutnotice and without incurring obligation. Pleasecheck
withyourauthorized CLARK dealer for information on possibleupdates
or revisions.
The examples, illustrations, and explanations in thismanual will help
you improveyourskill and knowledge asa professionallifttruckoperator
whiletakingfulladvantage ofthe capabilities and safety features of your
new lifttruck.
viii HowtoUse this Manual

Introduction
The firstsection ofthe manual is devoted toa review,withillustrations
and briefmessages, of general safety rules andthe majoroperating
hazards youcan encounter while operating a lift truck. Next, you will find
descriptions ofthe components of your specific lift truck model andhow
the instruments,gauges, and controlsoperate.Then, you will find a
discussion of safe and efficientoperatingprocedures,followed by
instructions onhowtotowa disabledlifttruck. The latersections ofthe
manual are devoted to maintenance and truck specifications.
Take time to carefullyread the "KnowYourTruck"section. By acquiring
a good basic understanding of your truck's features, andhow they
function, youare betterprepared to operate it both efficiently and safely.
In "PlannedMaintenance," you will find essentialinformation for correct
servicing and periodic maintenance of yourtruck; including charts with
recommended maintenance intervals and component capacities. Care-
fullyfollowtheseinstructions and procedures.
Eachmajor section hasitsown table of contents, so that youcan find
the varioustopicsmoreeasily. Ifyou cannotfind a topic inthe table of
contents,check the index atthe back ofthe manual.
We urge youto firstcarefullyread the manualfromcover to cover.Take
time to read and understand the information on general safety rules and
operatinghazards.Acquaintyourselfwith the variousprocedures in this
manual. Understand howall gauges,indicator lights, and controls
function. Pleasecontactyour authorized CLARKdealer forthe answers
to any questions youmay haveaboutyourlifttruck'sfeatures,operation,
or manuals.
Operate yourlifttrucksafely;careful driving is yourresponsibility.Drive
defensively and think about the safety of people whoare working
nearby. Knowyourtruck's capabilities and limitations.Follow all instruc-
tions in thismanual, including all IMPORTANT,CAUTION,WARNING,
and DANGERmessages to avoiddamage to yourlifttruck orthe
possibility ofany harm to yourself or others.
Thismanual is intended tobea permanentlyattachedpart of your lift
truck.Keep itonthe truck asa ready reference for anyone whomay drive
or service it.Ifthe truck you operate isnot equipped with this manual,
ask your supervisor to obtain oneand have it attached tothe truck.And,
remember, yourCLARK dealer is pleased to answer any questions
about the operation and maintenance of yourlifttruck and will provide
you withadditionalinformationshould you require it.
How to Use this Manual Ix

Safety Signs and SafetyMessages
Improperoperation can causeaccidents.Don'ttakechanceswith
incorrect or damagedequipment.Read and understand the proce-
dures for safe driving and maintenanceoutlined in thismanual.Don't
hesitate toaskfor help. Stay alert!Follow safety rules, regulations, and
procedures.Avoidaccidents by recognizingdangerousprocedures or
situationsbeforetheyoccur.Drive and worksafely and follow the
safety signs and theirmessages onthe truck andin thismanual.
Safety signs and messages are placed in thismanual andonthe truck
to provide instructions and identifyspecificareaswherepotential
hazards exist and specialprecautions should be taken.Know and
understand the meaning of theseinstructions,signs, and messages.
Damage to the truck,death, or seriousinjury toyou orother persons may
result if thesemessages arenot followed. If warningdecals are
damaged,theymust be replaced.Contactyour CLARK dealer for
replacements.
NOTICE
This message Is usedwhenspecialInformation, in-
structions or Identification Is requiredrelating to pro-
cedures,equipment,tools,pressures,capacities and
other special data.
IMPORTANT
This message Is usedwhen special precautionsshould
be taken to ensure a correctaction or to avoiddamage
to or malfunction ofthe truck ora component.
/!\N
Thismessage Is a reminder of safetypracticesthat can
result In personalinjury If properprecautions arenot
taken.
A WARNING
This message indicates a hazardexiststhat can result
In injury or death if properprecautions arenot taken.
A DANGER
This message Is usedwhen an extremehazardexists.
Safety Signs and Safety Messages

Introduction
Truck Application
Eachtruck Is designed fora specificapplication.Makesure you
are using the correcttruck forthe job.
Cushion(solid)tiretrucks are designed foruse inside on smooth, dry
surfaces.
TruckApplication xi

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Section 1. GeneralSafetyRules
GeneralSafetyRules
Contents
Daily Inspection 1-2
Do's and Don'ts 1-3
Seat Belts 1-4
No Riders 1-5
Pedestrians 1-6
Operator Protection 1-7
Fork Safety 1-8
PinchPoints 1-9
Travel 1-10
Grades,Ramps,Slopes, and Inclines 1-11
Surface and Capacities 1-12
LoadingDocks1-13
Parking 1-14
Contents 1-1

Daily Inspection
At the beginning of eachshift,inspectyourtruck and fill outa daily
inspection sheet.
Check for damage and maintenanceproblems.
Have repairsmadebefore you operate the truck.
Do not makerepairsyourself. Lift truckmechanics are trainedprofes-
sionals.Theyknow howto makerepairssafely.
1-2 Dally Inspection

Section 1. General Safety Rules
Do's and Don'ts
DON'T MIX DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL WITH YOURJOB.
DO WATCH FOR PEDESTRIANS
DON'T BLOCKSAFETY OR
EMERGENCYEQUIPMENT
DO WEARSAFETY
EQUIPMENTWHEN
REQUIRED
DON'T SMOKE IN
"NO SMOKING"
AREAS
Do's and Don'ts 1-3

Seat Belts
ALWAYSBUCKLE UP
Seat belts can reduce Injuries.
1-4 SeatBelts

Section 1. General Safety Rules
No Riders
The operator isthe only onewho should beonthe truck.
Never transport personnel onthe forks ofa lift truck.
No Riders 1-5

Pedestrians
Watchwhere youare going, look inthe direction of travel.Pedestrians
may usethe sameroadway youdo. Soundyourhorn atall intersections
or blind spots.
Watch for people in yourworkareaeven if yourtruck has warninglights
or alarms.They maynot watch for you.
Makepeoplestandback,evenwhen youare parked.
1-6 Pedestrians