Transportation Hints - Daewoo Forkilt Operation & Maintenance Manual

Operation Section

Transportation Hints

Lift Truck Shipping
Check travel route for overpass clearances. Make
sure there is adequate clearance if the lift truck
being transported is equipped with a high mast,
overhead guard or cab.
To prevent the lift truck from slipping while loading,
or shifting in transit, remove ice, snow or other
slippery material from the loading dock and the
truck bed before loading.
NOTICE
Obey all state and local laws governing the height,
weight, width and length of a load.
Observe all regulations governing wide loads.
NOTICE
Remove ice, snow or other slippery material from
the shipping vehicle and the loading dock.
Always block the trailer or the rail car wheels before
loading the lift truck.
Position the lift truck on the truck bed or the rail car.
Apply the parking brake and place the transmission
control in NEUTRAL.
Tilt the mast forward and lower forks to the floor.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and
remove the key. If LP - Gas equipped, shut off the
LP - Gas fuel tank.
Block the wheels and secure the lift truck with
tiedowns.
Machine Lifting and Tiedown
Information
Improper lifting or tiedowns can allow load to shift
and cause injury and/or damage.
1. Weight and instructions given herein apply to lift
trucks as manufactured by DAEWOO.
2. Use proper rated cables and slings for lifting.
Position the crane for level lift truck lift.
3. Spreader bar widths should be sufficient to
prevent contact with the lift truck.
4. Use the tiedown locations provided for lift truck
tiedown.
Check the state and local laws governing weight,
width and length of a load.
Contact your DAEWOO Lift Truck dealer for
shipping instructions for your lift truck.
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