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Operation
Telehandler Travel
Steering Modes
Never use crab or four wheel (4W) steering for
traveling at high speeds. Use only two wheel
(2W) steering for higher speed travel and slow
the Telehandler before turning. Rapid turning
using crab, four wheel (4W), or the optional
two wheel rear (2WR) steering could cause tip over, which
could result in death, serious injury, or property damage.
Check the turning radius around the Telehandler before
making a turn, especially if using four wheel (4W) steering
or two wheel rear (2WR) steering, which provide a tighter
turning radius. Look over your shoulder in the direction
of the turn when backing. Failure to remain aware of your
turning radius area could result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.
DO NOT change steering modes until Telehandler slows or
comes to a complete stop. Align all four (4) wheels "straight-
ahead", or perpendicular to the axle, before changing
steering mode. Changing steering modes without aligning
all four (4) wheels may result in equipment damage.
The Telehandler includes three STANDARD modes of steering;
Crab, Two Wheel (2W), and Four Wheel (4W) Steering. Use the
Steering Select switch located on the dash panel to change
steering modes.
The Telehandler includes three STANDARD modes of steering;
Crab, Two Wheel (2W), and Four Wheel (4W) Steering. Use the
Steering Select switch located on the dash panel to change
steering modes.
Warning
Caution
Crab Steering
Crab steering allows all four (4) wheels to turn
in the same direction as the steering wheel,
allowing the Telehandler to move "sideways".
Crab steering is useful in a congested work site
to line up to a loading location.
Two Wheel Front Steering (2W)
Two wheel (2W) steering allows the front
wheels to turn in the same direction as the
steering wheel. The rear wheels remain in
a fixed forward position.
steering is useful for traveling at higher speeds.
Four Wheel Steering (4W)
Four wheel (4W) steering allows the front
wheels to turn in the same direction and the
rear wheels to turn in the opposite direction
of the steering wheel. The rear wheels follow
the front wheel path. Four wheel (4W) steering
is useful for a short turning radius and in muddy or sandy
conditions.
Two Wheel Rear Steering (2WR) - OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL two wheel rear (2WR) steering allows
the rear wheels to turn in the same direction as
the steering wheel. The front wheels remain in a
fixed forward position.
NOTE: A separate switch is located on the right side of the
dash panel to engage and disengage the optional two wheel
rear (2WR) steering mode.
Allow for adequate clearance between the
attachment and other objects when turning.
The attachment extends beyond the front of
the Telehandler. The operator must be aware
of the maxi-
mum sweep of any attach-
ment being used, when
turning, to avoid hitting
personnel and other ob-
jects in the area to prevent
death, serious injury, or
property damage.
Figure 71. Maximum Fork Sweep
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Two wheel (2W)
Warning
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