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Operation
Starting Travel
Use proper safety procedures and avoid
hazardous situations while operating the
forklift to prevent death, serious injury, or
property damage.
•
Check the work site for any hazards before
operating the forklift.
•
Check the work surface for loose soil conditions and
overhead power lines.
To prevent death or serious injury, the
operator must be seated with seat belt
fastened, the travel select lever set to
NEUTRAL, the Parking Brake ON (engaged),
and the area free of people and obstructions
BEFORE starting the forklift.
1.
Start the forklift. Refer to the Starting Forklift section in
this manual.
2.
Apply service brake.
3.
Release parking brake.
4.
Move the travel select lever to FORWARD or REVERSE for
the appropriate direction of travel.
5.
Release the service brake pedal.
6.
Slowly press the accelerator pedal to start travel.
Stopping Travel
1.
Stop the forklift by applying the service brake pedal.
2.
Slow the forklift until it comes to a complete stop.
3.
Move the travel select lever to NEUTRAL (N).
4.
Set the parking brake to ON (engaged).
To prevent death, serious injury, or property
damage, apply service brakes until the forklift
comes to a complete stop, move travel select
lever to NEUTRAL (N), set the Parking Brake
switch to ON (engaged), lower and retract the
boom, and shut off the engine before exiting the forklift.
Warning
Warning
Warning
Changing Travel Direction
Make sure the forklift comes to a complete
stop before moving the travel select lever. A
sudden change in direction of travel, while
carrying a load, can reduce stability and/
or cause the load to shift or fall, which could
result in death, serious injury, or property damage.
1.
Stop the forklift by applying the service brake pedal.
2.
Move the travel select lever to FORWARD or REVERSE.
3.
Release the service brake pedal.
4.
Slowly press the accelerator pedal to start travel.
Shut Down Procedure
1.
Park forklift on level ground, if possible.
2.
Stop the forklift by applying the service brake pedal.
3.
Place the travel select lever in NEUTRAL (N) and set the
parking brake to ON (engaged).
4.
Lower the boom and rest carriage on ground.
5.
Turn the ignition key to OFF and remove the key.
6.
If the forklift is parked on an incline, block the wheels.
Warning Indicators and Gauges
Check warning indicators and gauges on the
dash panel frequently during operation. If a
warning indicator is illuminated or a gauge
shows abnormal readings, stop the forklift,
follow proper shut down procedures, tag the
forklift with "Do Not Operate" tags, and have a qualified
mechanic service or repair the forklift BEFORE placing it
into service again. Ignoring warning indicators can cause
improper performance, which could result in death, serious
injury, or property damage.
There are three (3) warning indicator lights on the dash panel
that illuminate during critical circumstances. All three (3)
warning indicators demand immediate attention and forklift
servicing. In many cases the forklift should be shut down as
soon as practical to prevent serious mechanical failure.
The hydraulic oil temperature indicator illuminates when
the oil temperature is above 180°F. Stop and idle the engine,
allowing time for cooling. If the indicator does not go out after
five (5) minutes, shut the engine down.
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