Good point about the brakes and safety. I should have mentioned that this lift isn't used for business, just had to put some stuff in to storage unit and the lift came handy getting stuff off the floor and on to a pallet rack. Once I get the brakes fixed I'd also like to use it for moving trailers and disabled vehicles.

In any case, there is now a bigger problem. This weekend I degreased/power-washed the forklift and than liberally sprayed it with a mix of kerosene and greasy corrosion prevention compound to soften up remaining dirt and hardened grease and also to keep it from rusting. Oddly, now the clutch pedal no longer works (the clutch is always fully engaged, I can still depress the clutch pedal but it does not do anything). Not sure if it was the jacking/lifting, the power washing or the grease/kerosene spray that did it, but either way this does not make sense. I can't see transmission/clutch pedal without unbolting pannels, and still looking for lift manual (found engine manual!). Is the clutch on this lift hydraulic or mechanical linkage? Would appreciate advice/ideas on what could be wrong before I tackle it.