Clark CH60, CH70, CH80, CHY60, CHY70, CHY80, CF60, CF70, CF80, CFY60, CFY70, CFY80 Forklift Operators Manual (O-131-1)

These Clark CH and CF series forklifts spend their lives loading trailers, feeding production lines, and shuttling pallets around tight yards and warehouses. This operators manual is what I’d keep in the cab or on the bench to show an operator exactly how to use the controls, start and shut down correctly, and spot trouble before it turns into a big repair. When someone complains the mast is jerky after startup or the truck feels unstable with a high load, I use this manual to walk them through the proper pre‑shift checks and operating sequence so we can rule out bad habits before tearing into hardware.

Applications & Use Cases

• Train new operators on correct control use, travel direction changes, and parking procedures.
• Guide daily inspections of tires, forks, mast chains, and fluids so issues are caught early.
• Verify proper startup/shutdown steps to avoid hard starts, dead batteries, or heat‑soaked components.
• Reinforce safe lifting practices to prevent tip‑overs and bent masts from overreaching or side-loading.
• Troubleshoot basic complaints like poor braking or sluggish hydraulic response by checking operator steps first.

FAQ

Q: Can I keep this manual on a tablet or phone in the cab?

A: Yes, as long as the screen is readable and protected; it’s handy for quick checks between loads.

Q: Is it worth printing a hard copy for the shop?

A: Definitely; a clean printed copy near the time clock makes it easy to review daily checks with operators.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s startup, operating, and shutdown steps exactly to protect both the truck and the people around it.

Clark CH60, CH70, CH80, CHY60, CHY70, CHY80, CF60, CF70, CF80, CFY60, CFY70, CFY80 Forklift Index:

I OCC Hour Lubrication & Preventive Maintenance II lustration
Engine Tune Up; Air Cleaner, Fuei pump
Engine Tune up; Cyl inder Head Stud Nuts Intake and Exhaust Manifolds,
Crankcase Venti I at ion; Intake and Exhaust Valve Clearance adjustments
Engine Tune Up; Intake and Exhaust Valve Clearance adjus tmentS
Engine Tune Up; Compress ion test, Spark Plugs
Engine Tune Up; Distributor
Engine Tune up; Tach Dwell Meter
Ignition Timing
Engine Tune up; Contact Point adjustment;
Engine Tune Up; Vacuurn Test and Carburetor adjus tment
Engine Tune Up; Governor adjustment
Starting Motor inspect
Generator inspect
Wheel Beari ngs clean and repack; adjust
Axle Ends c! ean and repack
Bleeding Brake System
Brake adjustment
Hand Brake adjustment
Coo) ing System inspect and clean
Transmission, Axle Adaptor drain and refill
Main Hydraulic System Pressure checks
ght Roil er lubri cation and adjustments

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