Clark WP40 Pallet Truck Operators Manual (OM-560)

This Clark WP40 pallet truck manual is what I’d keep on hand in a warehouse or loading dock where you’re constantly moving pallets in tight aisles, trailers, and staging areas. It walks you through how to run the controls properly, start and shut the truck down the right way, and what to look over at the start of each shift so you don’t cook the drive unit or damage the hydraulics. If, for example, the truck won’t move after startup or feels jumpy when you feather the travel control, this is the book I’d use to verify the correct operating steps before assuming there’s a mechanical failure.

Applications & Use Cases

• Train new operators on correct control use, travel direction, and stopping habits.
• Confirm proper startup/shutdown when the truck won’t power up or keeps cutting out.
• Guide daily walkaround checks to spot leaks, loose forks, or damaged controls early.
• Reinforce safe loading practices so pallets are stable and fork tips aren’t abused.
• Prevent premature wear on brakes, drive motor, and hydraulics through correct operation.

FAQ

Q: Can I keep this manual on my phone or tablet at the dock?

A: Yes, it’s well suited for digital use so you can zoom in on diagrams and instructions right at the truck.

Q: Is it worth printing parts of this manual for operators?

A: Printing the startup, shutdown, and inspection pages and posting them near the charging area works very well.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s operating and inspection steps before moving a loaded pallet truck.

Clark WP40 Pallet Truck Index:

A MESSAGE TO CLARK LIFT TRUCK OPERATORS
INTRODUCTION
About This Manual
How To Use This Manual
Safety Signs and Messages
TRUCK APPLICATION
1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES AND PRACTICES
2 OPERATING HAZARDS
3 KNOW YOUR TRUCK
4 OPERATOR CARE AND INSPECTION
5 OPERATING PROCEDURES
6 EMERGENCY TOWING
7 PLANNED MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
INDEX

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