Tool Time
What tool is used to measure voltage, current, and resistance?
What is a multimeter
What year was the first forklift invented?
What is 1917
What component stores electrical energy?
What is the battery
What PPE is required to worn in the shop at all times?
What are safety glasses and safety toed footwear
What is the first step when diagnosing a forklift that won't start?
What is check the battery and/or fuel level
What type of wrench is commonly used to remove hydraulic fittings?
What is a flare nut wrench
What company is credited with inventing the modern forklift?
What is Clark
What device regulates voltage from the alternator?
What is the voltage regulator
Who is required to wear PPE in the shop
Who is EVERYONE
What does white smoke from the exhaust usually indicate?
What is coolant in the combustion chamber
What tool is used to press bearings into housings?
What is a hydraulic press
What is the world's largest forklift capable of lifting?
What is over 100,000 pounds
What is the typical voltage of an electric forklift battery?
What is 24v or 36v
What should be used to supprt a forklift during undercarriage repairs?
What are jack stands
What might cause jerky lifting motion?
What is low hydraulic fluid or air in the lines
What diagnostic tool connects to a forklift's on board computer?
What is a scan tool, code reader, or computer
What is the nickname for a forklift in the UK?
What is a "fork truck"
What component converts DC power to AC for motor use?
What is an inverter
What is the OSHA required document for handling chemicals
What is an SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
What does a flashing light on the dash usually indicate?
What is a system fault or diagnostic alert
What tool is used to check cylinder bore wear?
What is a dial bore gauge
What is the Guiness World Record for the fastest forklift speed?
What is around 75 mph
What is the term for a short circuit that drains battery power?
What is a parasitic draw
What is the proper response to a hydraulic fluid spill?
What is contain, absorb, and report the spill
What is a common cause of overheating in internal combustion forklifts?
What is a faulty thermostat or clogged radiator