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Operation
Functional Tests
Perform a pre-operation inspection and func-
tional tests at the beginning of each work
shift. Perform the pre-operation inspection
first.
DO NOT perform the pre-operation
inspection with the engine running or hot.
Contact with moving or heated parts could cause death or
serious injury.
Perform the pre-operation inspection and
functional tests in an open area and away
from any other obstacles or equipment. In-
spections and functional tests may require
assistance. Keep the assistant visible and a
safe distance from the forklift to prevent death or serious
injury.
Remove forklift from service and place "Do
Not Operate" tags on the starter switch and
steering wheel if anything is found to be in
need of repair or maintenance, defective, or
unsafe in any way.
The safety, efficiency, and service life of your reach forklift
will be increased by performing functional tests at the
beginning of each shift. If any of the items in the functional
tests are not operating properly or within set tolerances,
stop the forklift, follow proper shut down procedures, tag
the forklift with "Do Not Operate" tags, and have a qualified
mechanic service or repair the forklift before placing it into
service again.
NOTE: The enable trigger must be actuated for boom
functions to operate.
Operate the joystick forward and backward to lower
and raise boom.
Operate the joystick left and right to retract and extend
boom.
Operate the attachment tilt thumbstick up and down to
tilt the attachment.
Operate the auxiliary attachment control if an auxiliary
attachment is being used.
Turn work lights on and off.
Press the horn button to sound the horn.
Place the travel select lever in reverse to sound the
backup alarm.
Warning
Release the parking brake.
Operate the forklift in forward and reverse.
Test the service and parking brakes.
•
Apply the service brake pedal after the forklift
begins to move and the forklift should stop
immediately.
•
Apply the parking brake. The forklift should not
move unless the parking brake is released.
Test each steering function. Operate the forklift in
forward and reverse at low speed and turn the steering
wheel approximately 1/2 turn in each direction for each
of the following modes:
•
Align the wheels and set the Steering Select switch
to crab steering.
•
Align the wheels and set the Steering Select switch
to 2 wheel (2W) steering.
•
Align the wheels and set the Steering Select switch
to 4 wheel (4W) steering.
Check the gauges on the display after the engine warms
to the proper operating range.
•
Check the voltage gauge.
should read between 12.5 to 14 Volts.
•
Check the engine coolant temperature gauge. The
engine coolant temperature gauge should read be-
tween 1800 to 2000 F.
•
The Oil Pressure Indicator will be displayed when
the engine oil pressure is below normal. If the
Oil Pressure Indicator comes on during normal
operation, stop the forklift, follow proper shut down
procedures, tag forklift with "Do Not Operate" tags,
and have a qualified mechanic service or repair the
forklift BEFORE placing it into service again.
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The voltage gauge
Operation Manual
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