Belly-Button Switch. (Figure 2-1); Steering Arm Return Spring; Lift And Lower Controls; Loading And Unloading - Big Joe PPT 45 Series Operation, Maintenance, Repair Parts

2-5. BELLY-BUTTON SWITCH. (FIGURE 2-1)

The belly-button switch (Figure 2-1)
possibility of the driver being pinned by the steering
arm while driving the lift truck forward in slow speed. If
the guard presses against the operator while the lift
truck is being driven forward, the guard actuates a
switch, which changes the direction of the lift truck to
reverse direction in low speed.

2-6. STEERING ARM RETURN SPRING

The steering arm return spring automatically raises the
steering arm to the upright position when the steering
arm is released. If the steering arm snaps up abruptly,
or does not fully raise, the steering arm return spring
requires adjustment. Return truck to maintenance for
adjustment.

2-7. LIFT AND LOWER CONTROLS

Lift/Lower Control buttons are located on the steering
control head, behind the belly button switch guard.
(Figure 2-1)
• To lift the forks, push in LIFT button and hold until
forks reach desired height.
• To lower the forks, push in LOWER button and
hold until forks descend to desired height.
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2-8. LOADING AND UNLOADING

minimizes the 1. Move truck to location where load is to be picked
up.
2. Using the BACKWARD speed control, move truck
backward into position so forks are within pallet or
skid, the load is centered over the forks and as far
back toward the backrest as possible.
3. Raise forks to lift load.
4. Drive to area where load is to be placed.
5. Move truck to position load at the delivery location.
6. Lower the load until it rests squarely in place and
the forks are free.
7. Using the FORWARD speed control, slowly move
the truck straight forward to remove forks from
pallet.

2-9. PARKING

When finished with moving loads, drive truck to its
maintenance or storage area. If equipped, turn off the
key switch. If the lift truck is designed to use a remote
charger, disconnect battery cable from the truck
receptacle and connect it to the chargers receptacle. If
the lift truck is equipped with an internal charger,
connect the power cable to the charger plug to charge
the batteries.
Charge batteries as necessary. Refer to battery care
instructions, Section 3-4.
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