Clark IT60D, IT70D, IT80D Gas or Diesel Powered Forklift Operators Manual (OI-387)

These Clark IT60D, IT70D, and IT80D forklifts spend their lives in yards, warehouses, and loading docks, moving heavy pallets and long, awkward loads all day. This operators manual helps you run them the way they were meant to be run—starting, working, and shutting down without abusing the mast, brakes, or transmission. If, for example, the truck won’t lift smoothly after startup or feels unstable on a ramp, this is the book you grab to verify the right control sequence and daily checks before you start chasing “big” problems.

Applications & Use Cases

• Daily walk‑around: Use the manual’s checklists to inspect tires, forks, fluids, and safety devices before a shift.
• Correct startup/shutdown: Follow the proper sequence so you don’t shock the drivetrain or hydraulic system.
• Control familiarization: Learn what every lever, pedal, and indicator actually does to avoid mis‑operating the mast or tilt.
• Safe load handling: Verify how to position the load, adjust tilt, and travel on slopes without over-stressing the truck.
• Mixed fuel fleets: Clarify the small but important differences between gas and diesel units so operators don’t treat them the same.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, a PDF copy works well; just make sure it’s downloaded so you can open it without a signal.

Q: Is it worth printing sections of this manual?

A: Many shops print the daily inspection and startup pages, laminate them, and hang them where operators clock in.

Safety Note

Always use this manual’s procedures to verify the truck is stable, braked, and clear of people before lifting or traveling.

Clark IT60D, IT70D, IT80D Gas or Diesel Powered Forklift Index:

Foreword
Major Component Identification
Safe Operating Rules and Practices ….
Operator’s Compartment and Controls ……
Operator’s “Before Operation” Checks
Operating Hints
Fuel and Engine Oil Recommendations
Cold Weather Starts
Parking Procedures
Handy Reference Data

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