Lesson 1Hydraulics and mast functions: lift chains, rollers, cylinders, tilt and reach operation checksShows how fluid power system moves mast and reach. You check chains, rollers, cylinders, and test smooth lift, tilt, reach without leaks, jumps, or strange sounds.
Hydraulic circuit basics and componentsLift chains, anchors, and tension checksMast rollers, guides, and lubricationHydraulic cylinders, seals, and leaksTilt and reach function test procedureLesson 2Reach truck main components and functions (mast, reach mechanism, stabilizers, forks)Explains key build and work parts of reach truck and how they work together. You link each to steadiness, load handling, safe work in tight aisles and high lifts.
Mast structure and stages overviewReach mechanism travel and stabilityStabilizers and outrigger functionFork carriage, backrest, and forksChassis, counterweight, and overhead guardLesson 3Tyres, wheels, and casters: wear patterns, inflation/solid tyre checks, impact on stabilityLooks at tyres, wheels, casters and how they affect hold and control. You check wear, harm, air or solid tyre state, and see how faults change stopping and turning.
Tyre types used on reach trucksTread wear patterns and damage signsInflation and solid tyre condition checksDrive, load wheel, and caster inspectionEffect of tyre defects on stabilityLesson 4Electrical systems and battery inspection: connectors, state of charge, electrolyte and charger safetyCovers power wires and battery care. You check links, wires, battery state, charge level, safe charging, air flow, and fluid handling ways.
Battery types and capacity ratingsConnector, cable, and plug inspectionsState of charge and indicator checksSafe charging area and ventilation rulesElectrolyte handling and PPE useLesson 5Safety devices and interlocks: horn, lights, seatbelt, presence sensor, deadman switch, overload indicatorCovers safety tools that stop or lessen accident harm. You test horns, lights, belts, sense systems, overload signs, and see how locks stop bad moves.
Horn, warning lights, and alarmsSeatbelt and operator restraint checksPresence sensor and deadman pedal testsTravel and lift interlock functionsOverload indicator and capacity alarmsLesson 6Brakes, steering, and drive systems: parking brake, service brake checks, steering responsivenessDeals with stop, turn, drive systems for movement. You test park and work brakes, check turn quickness and loose play, spot grip or drive problems.
Parking brake holding power testService brake response and fade checksSteering free play and smoothnessDrive motor noises and performanceTraction control and creep speed testsLesson 7Pre-start checklist: writing, prioritizing, and documenting at least 10 critical checks with reasoning for narrow aisles/high liftsGuides making and using start check list. You pick at least ten key checks for tight aisles high lifts, write findings and steps clear for record.
Designing a daily pre-start checklistTen critical safety checks with reasonsVisual walk-around and leak detectionFunctional tests before entering aislesRecording, signing, and storing checklistsLesson 8Forks and attachments: wear, deformation, correct spacing, locking pinsLooks at forks attachments on reach trucks. You check wear, cracks, bends, space, locks, match truck power to load types.
Fork heel, blade, and tip wear checksDetecting fork bending and deformationCorrect fork spacing and levelingAttachment mounting and locking pinsCapacity plates for forks and attachmentsLesson 9Operator controls and instrumentation: pedals, levers, gauges, emergency stop testsFocuses on driver controls tools in use. You test pedals, levers, switches, screens, stop buttons, check all marks readable.
Pedal layout and correct operationHydraulic control levers and functionsDisplay panels, gauges, and warning iconsEmergency stop and cut-off testsControl labeling and symbol clarityLesson 10Routine maintenance scheduling, defect reporting, and lockout/tagout basicsExplains regular fix times, fault reports, lockout basics. You know when to take truck out service, tell maintenance clear safe.
Planned maintenance and service intervalsDaily operator care and housekeepingDefect reporting channels and formsWhen to tag out and remove from serviceBasic lockout/tagout roles and limits
