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Frame Leveling
Use of the frame sway control with the boom
raised above horizontal could cause tip over
resulting in death or injury. Always use the
frame sway control to level the forklift
BEFORE raising the boom above horizontal.
If the forklift cannot be leveled using the frame sway con-
trol, do not attempt to raise or place load. Reposition fork-
lift or have the surface leveled.
The frame sway control handle has variable motions from the
center that control frame sway (right and left).
Frame Sway Functions
Function
FRAME SWAY RIGHT
FRAME SWAY LEFT
Figure 90. Frame Sway Control Handle.
The frame sway control handle controls the frame sway (right
and left) functions.
To lock the frame sway, place the travel select lever in
NEUTRAL or apply the service or parking brake.
NOTE: Maximum frame sway is 22° overall or 11° each direc-
tion, left and right.
A frame level indicator is mounted on the inside upper right
corner of the operator's cab. The frame level indicator allows
the operator to view if the forklift has been positioned in a
Operation Manual
Warning
Control Handle Action
Move control handle RIGHT.
Move control handle LEFT.
level condition. Always frame sway the forklift right or left un-
til the indicator shows 0° (level).
Figure 91. Frame Level Indicator.
The reach forklift includes a Frame Sway
Override switch. Improper use of the Frame
Sway Override switch could cause death, se-
rious injury, or property damage.
The frame sway feature becomes locked and will not operate
when the boom is raised 40° or more. Applying service brake,
parking brake, and placing travel select lever in NEUTRAL,
then pressing the Frame Sway Override switch (the trigger on
the Front Control handle) will override the lockout feature and
allow frame sway.
Figure 92. Frame Sway Override Switch.
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Warning
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