Quick Attach System - Xtreme xr1255 Operation And Safety Manual

Operation
To move the forks outward, press the top button (1) on the
front control handle, or move the auxiliary handle (3) to the
left. To move the forks inward, press the lower button (2) on
the front control handle, or move the auxiliary handle (3) to
the right (figure 69).
is rated to be equal or greater than 3,500 psi, which is the
maximum pressure of the forklift auxiliary hydraulic system
at the quick-disconnect couplers, could result in death or
serious injury.
When the auxiliary attachment
control lever is moved right or
left it activates hydraulic pressure
through the quick
couplers (A) and (B) to move the
carriage.
Figure 69. Quick Attach Couplers For
Hydraulic Systems.
(A) Female Coupler.
(B) Male Coupler.

Quick Attach System

This forklift includes a quick attach system that allows for easy
attachment changes. Perform attachment connection and
removal procedures on level ground.
Attachment Connection
Improper
attachment can result in death or serious
injury. Attachments not locked into place
could become unstable and fall on the
operator or other personnel near the forklift,
which could result in death or serious injury.
Warning
Hydraulic attachments have a
maximum hydraulic pressure
rating. Failure to make sure the
attachment is equipped with
a pressure reducing valve, or
attach
A
Warning
connection of an
• Make sure attachment locking devices are always in
place.
• DO NOT operate the forklift until you have positive
indication that the carriage attachment is fully engaged.
1. Position the forklift directly behind the attachment.
NOTE: Allow enough distance to extend the boom ap-
proximately 18 to 20 inches.
2. Tilt the quick attach adapter forward.
3. Extend the boom and/or drive the forklift forward until
the pivot pins (A) are below and between the two (2)
attachment hooks (B).
B
Figure 70. Drive Forklift Forward to Align Pivot Pins (A) with Attachment
Hooks (B)
4. Raise the boom until pivot pins (A) have seated fully in
attachment hooks (B).
auxiliary
Figure 71. Raise Boom Until Pivot Pins (A) Are Fully Seated in Attachment
Hooks (B)
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B
A
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