Lift Truck Operation - Daewoo Forkilt Operation & Maintenance Manual

Operation Section

Lift Truck Operation

Power Shift Transmission/ Drive
axle
1. Start the engine. See topic "Starting the
Engine".
2. Push down on the service brake pedal to hold
the lift truck until ready to move it.
3. Release the parking brake.
NOTE: The parking brake must be released before
the directional control can be used.
4. Select the direction of travel by pushing the
directional lever
direction or by pulling the lever BACK for
reverse direction.
FORWARD for forward
A lift truck with the engine running but without
an operator can move slowly (creep) if the
transmission is engaged.
This could result in personal injury.
Always place the transmission control lever in
the NEUTRAL (center) position and apply the
parking brake before dismounting the lift truck.
5. Release the service brake.
6. Push down on the accelerator pedal to obtain
the desired travel speed. Release the pedal to
decrease travel speed.
Sudden reversal of a loaded lift truck traveling
forward can cause the load to fall or the lift
truck to tip over.
Stop the loaded lift truck completely, before
shifting to reverse.
Failure to comply could result in personal
injury.
NOTE: Where
changes can be made under full power at
speeds up to 6 km/h (3.73 mph). A speed
of 6 km/h (3.73 mph) is a fast walk.
Directional shift changes at speeds above
6 km/h (3.73 mph) are considered abusive.
Bring the lift truck to a complete stop where
load stability or other factors prevent safe
operation under full power shifts.
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WARNING
WARNING
conditions permit, directional