Before Operation; Instruments And Controls; Forward And Reverse Travel - U-Line Big Joe H-4709 Manual

BEFORE OPERATION

The Operator Checks table below covers important
inspection points on trucks that should be checked
prior to operation. Depending on use, some trucks may
require additional checks.
WARNING! Periodic maintenance of this truck
by a qualified technician is required.
WARNING! A qualified service technician should
check the truck monthly for proper lubrication,
proper fluid levels, brake maintenance, motor
maintenance and other areas.
ITEM
Transmission and Hydraulic Systems
Forks
Guards and Load Backrest
Safety Signs
Horn
Steering
Travel Controls
Wheels
Hydraulic Controls
Brakes
Deadman/Parking Brake
Battery Disconnect

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

The steering arm and control handle provide controls
for steering, forward and reverse speed control, braking,
raising and lowering the forks and sounding horn.
Control handles on all models have a "belly button"
reversing switch that reverses the direction of the truck
upon contact with the operator. (See Figure 4)
Lower
Buttons
Forward
Speed
Control
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OPERATION
OPERATOR CHECKS
PROCEDURE
Check for signs of fluid leakage.
Check for cracks and damage.
Check that safety guards are properly secured and not damaged.
Check that warning labels, nameplate, etc., are in good condition and legible.
Check that horn sounds when operated.
Check for binding or looseness in steering arm when steering.
Check that speed controls on control handle operate in all speed ranges in forward and
reverse and that belly button switch functions.
Check drive wheel for cracks or damage.
Move truck to check load wheels for freedom of rotation.
Check raise and lower operation to their maximum positions.
Check that brakes actuate when steering arm is raised to upright position and when lowered to
horizontal position.
Check that steering arm raises to upright position when released and that brake applies.
Check that battery can be disconnected and reconnected. Check for connector damage.
Raise
Buttons
Belly
Button
Switch
Reverse
Speed
Control Figure 4
WARNING! If the truck is found to be unsafe
and is in need of repair or if it contributes to
unsafe conditions, report immediately to the
designated authority. Do not operate the truck
until it has been restored to a safe operating
condition. Do not make any unauthorized
repairs or adjustments. All service must be
performed by a qualified service technician.

FORWARD AND REVERSE TRAVEL

AND SPEED CONTROL
All directional and speed controls are located on the
control handle.
Forward and reverse are controlled by rotating the
speed control lever. (See Figure 4) The lever is spring-
loaded to return to neutral when released. Further
rotation in either direction will progress the truck from
slow to maximum travel speed.
To change directions or to stop the truck, rotate the
speed control lever in the opposite direction. The truck
will come to a stop, and then (unless the controls are
returned to the center neutral position) accelerate in the
opposite direction.
STEERING
Moving the control handle (which connects to the
steering arm) right or left will turn the truck right or left.
When maneuvering around corners, make square turns
and be sure there is adequate clearance.
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