UniCarriers FG20 Series Operation & Maintenance Manual page 85

CAUTION
Press the brake pedal to the floor before
placing the shift lever into the forward (or
reverse) position; otherwise the truck starts
moving slowly or creeps when the shift lever
is placed into forward or reverse.
NOTE
Do not keep your foot on the inching pedal during
traveling after the truck has started.
1) Press the brake pedal.
2) Place the shift lever in the forward (or reverse)
position.
3) Press and hold down the parking brake release
button while releasing the parking brake lever.
4) R e l ea se th e b ra k e pe d a l a nd p r e s s th e
accelerator pedal to start the truck.
GEARSHIFTING
CAUTION
When traveling in reverse, look in the
direction of travel and be alert for pedestrians,
other trucks or obstacles in your path of
travel. Do not rely too much on the side view
mirrors.
When reversing the direction of travel, from forward
to reverse or vice versa, be sure to bring the truck
to a complete stop.
PROPER OPERATION
SLOWING DOWN
Ease up on the accelerator pedal. If necessary,
press the brake pedal.
TURNING
CAUTION
Note that the rear end (counterweight) of the
truck swings when you turn the truck.
Unlike general passenger cars, the steer wheels
are located at the rear of the truck. This causes
the rear end of the truck to swing out when a turn
is made. Slow down the truck and move toward a
side to which you are turning. The steering wheel
should be turned a bit earlier than as with the front-
wheel steering car.
• Grab the steering wheel knob with your left hand.
Your right hand is used to operate the load
•
handling levers.
Put your right hand on your knee while you are not
operating the load handling levers.
PARKING
Slow down the truck and press the brake pedal to
bring the truck to a stop. Press the shift leve e r into
the neutral "N" position.
NOTE
Do not stop the truck on an up-hill slope by
controlling the accelerator pedal; otherwise the
clutch disk will wear out or the torque converter
oil temperature will rise abnormally.
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