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12-6
Simple inspection and service
Tilting the cab
<Vehicles other than Crew-cab models>
NOTE:
A Crew-cab cannot be tilted.
1 Preparation
WARNING
•
Before tilting or lowering the cab, make
sure that the area around the cab is clear
of people and obstructions.
•
Never tilt the cab when the vehicle is on
any kind of slope. The cab will move too
quickly under the effect of inertia if it is
tilted on a slope, possibly causing damage
to various vehicle components. Doing so
is dangerous as the hook may not engage
completely when the cab is lowered.
•
Never tilt the cab with persons inside.
•
To ensure safety, two people should work
together to tilt the cab if it has a roof deck
or other heavy item attached to it. One per-
son working alone could become unable
to support the cab and have an accident
as a result.
•
If any heavy item of cargo is on the roof
deck or in the cab, remove it before tilting
the cab. Otherwise, its weight could cause
the cab to move suddenly during tilting,
resulting in an accident.
•
Do not touch the steering wheel, gearshift
lever, parking brake lever, or any other
control in the cab while the cab is tilted.
CAUTION
If any item of cargo is in the cab, retain or
remove it. Otherwise, it may tip or fall and get
damaged when the cab is tilted.
NOTE:
Turn off the air conditioner before tilting the cab. Tilt-
ing the cab with the air conditioner running would
cause the water that drains out of the air conditioner
to leak into the cab.
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