The following questions are multiple choice type.

TB 600-2

30. Check door width and height with the clearance of the machine you are using.

B. The following questions are multiple choice type.

31. What is the approximate cost of a 6000-lb capacity forklift truck?

a. $2,000.

b. $3,000.

c. More than $4.000.

32. If an operator cannot start his truck immediately, he should:

a. Fix it himself.

b. Call the mechanic.

c. Report the trouble to his supervisor.

33. If mechanical deficiency develops, he should:

a. Fix it himself.

b. Keep on driving the truck.

c. Report the trouble to his supervisor.

34. Forks on empty parked trucks must always be:

a. Two inches from the floor.

b. Four inches from the floor.

c. On the floor.

35. Forks on a moving empty or loaded truck must always be raised:

a. To the height that the load will be stacked.

b. Just high enough to miss any floor obstruction.

36. Anyone may ride the pallet load of a truck in any manner:

a. If absolutely necessary.

b. Never in any case.

37. Fork trucks may be driven with the forks at top elevation:

a. If considered necessary.

b. Never in any case.

38. Operators will drive their trucks or tractors:

a. Two truck or tractor lengths behind other vehicles.

b. Three truck or tractor lengths behind other vehicles.

39. Following are some safety precautions that should b followed; one of the following does not apply. Indicate

which one.

a. Raising a load into position for stacking while the truck is in motion is forbidden.

b. When servicing battery, do not smoke or use flame in the vicinity.

c. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.

d. Do not remove radiator cap from an overheated radiator.

e. The operator will stop the engine and set the brake before getting off the machine.

f. Never travel with the mast tilted back.

g. If truck is parked on incline, bloc k at least two wheels in the event of handbrake failure.

40. On a tractor-trailer train passengers may:

a. Ride the first trailer.

b. Ride the last trailer.

c. Not ride at all.

d. Ride the tractor when a permanent passenger seat is provided.

41. Explain what procedure you would follow if you were to leave your forklift truck.

42. Explain what you will do when coming to a cross aisle or blind corner.

43. Forklift trucks may be used to elevate personnel provided these steps are followed; one does not apply. Indicate

which one.

a. Authorized by the supervisor.

b. A safety pallet equipped with guard rails placed on the forks.

c. The truck will not be moved.

d. The person being lifted will face away from the mast and remain clear of the hoisting mechanism.

e. No more than two persons may occupy the safety pallet to be lifted.

44. After filling a tank with gasoline, it is unsafe to start the engine immediately. Explain steps to be taken before

starting the engine.

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