Power Drive Control Handle; 2-4.1. Control Handle; 2-4.2. Steering Arm Controls; Driving And Stopping Procedures - Big Joe PDI Series Operation Maintenance Manual & Parts List

2-4. POWER DRIVE CONTROL HANDLE.

2-4.1. Control Handle.

Two triangular shaped speed controls provide for easy
thumb actuation. Standard controls include three for-
ward and three reverse speeds, a belly-button revers-
ing switch, and a horn. See

2-4.2. Steering Arm Controls.

Lowering the steering arm to the horizontal or raising
to the vertical applies the brake (See
traction control power is shut off when the brake is
engaged. When the steering arm is in the upright posi-
tion, the brake acts as a parking brake. Deadman
braking occurs when the handle is released and spring
action raises it to the vertical position.
Optional are Lift and Lower pushbuttons. The Lift and
Lower pushbuttons are located behind the belly-button
switch guard and can also be operated from either
side. Also optional is a Lift and Lower remote control
box.
When the lower portion of the triangular speed control
knob is pressed forward, contacts are closed for first
1. SEE SUPPLEMENT 207 FOR
TRANSISTOR CONTROL HEAD
USED ON TRUCKS
NUMBER 333375 TO 334630
2. SEE SUPPLEMENT 220 FOR
TRANSISTOR CONTROL HEAD
USED ON TRUCKS
NUMBER 33461 TO 376499
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Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-4). All
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SERIAL
Figure 2-3 Control Handle
speed in the forward direction. Pressing the speed
control farther closes a contact for second speed and
farther, third speed. Pressing the upper portion of the
speed control governs the three reverse speeds in the
same manner.
When the rotating grips are utilized, forward direction
is achieved by rotating the grips downward. Reverse
direction is achieved by rotating the grips upward. Fur-
ther rotation in either direction will actuate second and
third speeds in forward or reverse.

2-5. Driving and Stopping Procedures.

The following procedure describes driving and stop-
ping the PDI lift truck. If the lift truck is equipped with a
key switch, turn it to the on position.
1. Grasp the grips of the steering arm so that the
speed control can be comfortably operated by
either the thumbs, or the palms of the hands if
rotating grips are being utilized.
2. Lower the steering arm to a comfortable position
above horizontal to disengage the brake and to
energize the electrical circuits.
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