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Chapter 5 – Pre-Operation Inspection
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Never jump start a frozen battery, as it can explode.
Let the battery thaw out before charging.
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NEVER jump start the telehandler when travel select
lever is in gear, which can cause the telehandler to
lurch forward or backward, and could result in death,
serious injury, or property damage.
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To avoid injury or death when jump starting with an-
other telehandler, make sure the two (2) telehandlers
are not touching.
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DO NOT allow jump start cable ends to contact each
other.
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Connect charged battery positive (+) to stalled battery
positive (+).
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Connect charged battery negative (–) to stalled tele-
handler ground. Make the connection to the stalled
telehandler ground last.
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Connect jump start cable to stalled telehandler
ground a safe distance from the battery to prevent
sparks near the battery.
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Jump start only with a power source with the same
voltage as the stalled telehandler.
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Turn off all lights and accessories on the stalled
telehandler to prevent them from operating when the
power source is connected.
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Electrolyte contains acid and could cause serious
personal injury if it contacts the skin or eyes.
Caution
Use caution when operating the telehandler during
storms or strong winds.
Operation and Safety Manual
The operator manual is located behind the operator seat
in a protective case. Make certain the proper manual is
complete, in readable condition, and in the protective
case.
Function Tests
Warning
Perform a pre-operation inspection and functional
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 obsta-
cles or equipment. Inspections and functional tests
may require assistance. Keep the assistant visible
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and a safe distance from the telehandler to prevent
death or serious injury.
Remove telehandler 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 tele-
handler 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 telehandler, follow proper shut down
procedures, tag the telehandler with "Do Not Operate"
tags, and have a qualified mechanic service or repair the
telehandler before placing it into service again.
Use the following procedure to perform the telehandler
function test.
1. Actuate the joystick enable trigger to operate boom
functions.
2. Operate the joystick forward and backward to lower
and raise boom.
3. Operate the joystick left and right to retract and extend
boom.
4. Operate the attachment tilt thumb-stick up and down
to tilt the attachment.
5. Operate the auxiliary attachment control if an auxiliary
attachment is being used.
6. Turn work lights on and off.
7. Press the horn button to sound the horn.
8. Place the travel select lever in reverse to sound the
backup alarm.
9. Release the parking brake.
10. Operate the telehandler in forward and reverse.
11. Test the service and parking brakes.
y Apply the service brake pedal after the telehan-
dler begins to move and the telehandler should
stop immediately.
y Apply the parking brake. The telehandler should
not move unless the parking brake is released.
12. Test each steering function. Operate the telehandler
in forward and reverse at low speed and turn the
steering wheel approximately 1/2 turn in each direc-
tion for each of the following modes:
y Align the wheels and set the Steering Select
switch to crab steering.
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