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Forklift Pre-Use Inspection Checklist Template (Free)

Run a consistent forklift pre-use inspection with this free template. In RakuOps, a failed item can raise a maintenance work order automatically.

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13 checks across 3 sections Free printable PDF Tap items to check them off

1Visual checks (engine off)

  • Tires for wear and pressure
  • Forks for cracks or bends
  • Hydraulic hoses for leaks
  • Mast chains and attachments
  • Overhead guard and seatbelt

2Operational checks (engine on)

  • Brakes (service and parking)
  • Steering
  • Horn and lights
  • Lift and tilt controls
  • Warning devices and alarms

3Result

  • Record any defect with a photo
  • Tag out if unsafe to operate
  • Sign and date

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In RakuOps this template becomes a mobile checklist that is assigned, completed with photos, timestamped, and turns failures into tracked follow-up. Set up in under a day.

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Frequently asked questions

What should a maintenance checklist include?

A good Forklift Pre-Use Inspection Checklist covers visual checks (engine off), operational checks (engine on), result. This free template includes those 3 sections with 13 practical checks you can print or run digitally.

Is this forklift pre-use inspection checklist free?

Yes. This template is free to print or save as a PDF. You can also run it as a live, mobile checklist in RakuOps, where each run is timestamped, attributable, and turns failures into tracked follow-up. Start a free 14-day trial, no credit card required.

How do I use this template?

Print it and tick items by hand, or click each item on this page to check it off. To run it across a team with photo evidence, assignments, and an audit trail, use it as a live checklist in RakuOps.

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