Forklift walk around inspection is one of the most critical pre-operation procedures for warehouse and logistics sites, which effectively avoids potential safety hazards and unplanned downtime during daily operation. Many new operators tend to treat this step as a trivial formality, while missing key details that may lead to sudden equipment failure or even safety accidents later.

The first key part of a standard walk around inspection covers external component checks. When you circle the whole equipment, you need to check the tire wear condition first, confirm there is no obvious crack, embedded sharp object or abnormal pressure loss on every tire. Next, observe the whole body shell of the electric forklift, check for obvious deformation or damage that may affect structural stability. You also need to verify all external light parts, including head lights, warning lights, reverse indicator lights and warning reflectors, to make sure no part is broken or out of work. Do not forget to check all exposed hydraulic pipelines and wire harnesses, confirm there is no liquid leakage, exposed wire or loose connection phenomenon.

As for electric forklifts, the inspection of power related parts is of great priority. You need to check the outer shell of the battery pack first, confirm there is no bulge, crack or electrolyte leakage trace. Check the connection terminals of the battery, make sure no terminal is loose or covered with abnormal dust that may cause poor contact. You also need to check the charging port, confirm there is no accumulated water or foreign matters inside that may cause short circuit risk. After you get on the forklift and turn on the power, check the power display panel, confirm all data indexes show normal status.

Then you need to carry out a static and dynamic check on operation functions. Test the lifting and tilting function of the fork assembly, confirm there is no stuck, abnormal noise or unsmooth movement during the whole process. Operate the steering device gently, check whether the steering response is sensitive and stable. Test the braking system at low speed, confirm the braking distance stays within the normal safe range, and the hand brake can work properly on slopes. You also need to trigger the horn and reverse audible alarm, make sure the prompt sound is clear enough to be noticed by surrounding workers.

After you finish all the above checks, you can record the status of the equipment on the corresponding inspection form, and report any found abnormal condition to the management department in time, never operate the equipment with hidden troubles. As Jian Shu New Energy, we focus on BYD electric forklifts, and provide full set of operation and maintenance guidance for all users. If you have any inquiry about electric forklift use and inspection, you are welcome to send emails to [email protected] for professional support.