Operation; Preparing For Operation; During Brake-In; Starting The Truck - Big Joe V Series Operator's Manual

PREPARING FOR OPERATION.

Preparing the truck for operation after
delivery or transport:
1. Check that the equipment is com-
plete.
2. Check the hydraulic oil level.
3. Charge the batteries. Refer to
page 14.
4. Visually inspect the entire truck
(in particularly wheels and forks)
for obvious damage.

DURING BRAKE-IN.

Operating the truck under light load
conditions is recommended. Limited
load is 70 to 80% of the rated load.
During the first 100 hours of operation
observe the following:
1. Prevent the new batteries from
over-discharging.
2. Perform preventive maintenance
services carefully and completely.
3. Avoid sudden stops, starts or
turns.
4. Perform oil changes and lubrica-
tion earlier than specified.

STARTING THE TRUCK.

1. Place the shift lever in neutral.
2. Hold the steering wheel with the
left hand and turn on key switch
with the right hand.
3. Slightly lift and tilt the forks.
4. Press the
release the parking brake.

OPERATION

brake pedal
DRIVING AND STOPPING PROCE-
DURES
Travel.
1. Place the shift lever in forward or
reverse.
2. Slowly step on the accelerator
pedal until the desired speed is
obtained.
WARNING: Do not step on the
Decreasing Speed.
1. Slowly release the accelerator
pedal. The truck will decelerate.
Steering.
The steer wheels are located at the
rear of the truck causing the rear to
swing out when turning. Slow down
and move toward the side being
turned.
Stopping and Parking.
1. Slow down and press the brake
pedal to stop the truck.
2. Place the shift lever in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Tilt the forks until parallel with the
floor.
5. Lower the forks to the ground.
6. Turn off the key switch and
remove the key.
and
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accelerator pedal and
the brake pedal at the
same time.