Date: ___________ Forklift Inspection Checklist Lift Capacity: __________

Vehicle #: __________
Pre-Start (Key OUT) Pre-Start (Key OUT)
Type (circle one): LPG Gas Diesel Electric Labels
Load rating plate present and readable
Initial Hours Reading: Warning Decals & Operator’s Manual present and readable
LPG Compliance Plate present and readable (if applicable)
Tires Forklift Body
Inflated Free of excessive lint, trash, grease, or oil
Appropriate pressure ` Engine (if applicable)
Free of excessive wear or damage to side walls, cut, etc Oil is full & free of leaks
Nuts & wheel lugs are tight and present Battery
Forks Connections are tight
Not bent, worn, or cracked Covers over battery terminals
Upper limit stops OK Filters
Fork pins are not bent, worn, broken, or missing Clean & not worn
Mast Exhaust System
Hoses, chains, moving parts are not bent, worn, or cracked. Spark arrestors are OK
Lubricant on any moving parts (present but not excessive or Fuel level (if applicable)
solidified) Full & free of leaks
Visible chains are lubricated Propane (if equipped)
No rust No odor or hissing detected
Hydraulic System Fittings do not have any condensation/frost
Cylinders do not show leakage or damage Seat belt (or restraint)
Hoses & fittings do not show leakage or damage (i.e. cracks or Accessible & not damaged or dirty
painted) Horn
Carriage Works properly
Load back rest extension in place & not bent, cracked, or loose Fire extinguisher
Carriage in place and not bent, cracked, or loose Present & inspected
Date last inspected: ______________
Attachments (if equipped)
 Installed correctly & are not damaged

COMMENTS:

Inspected By: ______________________________ Dept: ________________ Ext: ________

(Print Name)
 Date: ___________ Forklift Inspection Checklist Lift Capacity: __________
Vehicle #: __________
Key IN (Ignition OFF) Key IN (Ignition ON)
Lights Engine (if applicable)
Head, tail, & warning lights work and aimed correctly Runs smooth & quiet
 Turn signal (if equipped) operates smoothly No overheating
Exhaust System (if applicable)
Gauges and instruments
No flames or sparks
Work properly
Lift & Lower
Battery Charge Level (if applicable) Operate smoothly w/o excess drift
Full Tilt
Control Levers Operates smoothly w/o excessive drift or “chatter”
Labeled Attachments (if equipped)
Not loose or binding, & freely return to neutral Operate properly
Backup alarm (if equipped) Chains (extended when lifted)
Works properly Operational & lubricated
Not over greased
COMMENTS*: No rust on rollers
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic cylinders are working properly
No leaks
Steering
Smooth and responsive, free of excessive play
Brakes
Work & function smoothly without grabbing
No fluid leaks
Parking brake will hold the forklift on incline
Final Hours Reading:
Corrections/Repairs done by: _____________________
Date Completed: _____________________ TOTAL Hours (Final Hours Reading minus Initial Hours Reading):

Post Shutdown:
Park away from any hazards
Forklift forks are lowered & tilted to be flush with ground
Forklift in right gear for parking and parking brake is on

*Use comments section to describe any issues, as well as any Office Use Only
corrections/repairs.
(Include who corrected the issue and date it was done)