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XR1045
Before Starting Forklift
Warning
Failure to use proper safety procedures
when mounting and dismounting the
forklift could result in death or serious
injury.
• Keep steps clear of dirt, mud, snow, ice, debris, and
other hazards.
• Face the forklift for mounting or dismounting. Use
hand holds and steps to maintain three (3) points of
contact at all times, either both hands and one foot
or both feet and one hand.
• DO NOT use the controls, steering wheel, or foot
pedals as hand holds or steps. Avoid accidentally
engaging or disengaging a control.
DO NOT jump from the forklift.
Clothing can get caught on pedals, levers,
or other protruding parts. Landing on
uneven surfaces could result in death or
serious injury.
1. Master battery disconnect on
2. Use safe mounting/dismounting procedures to enter
the operator cab
3. Adjust the operator seat for position and comfort
(Refer to Seat Adjustment section in this manual)
4. Adjust mirrors (this may require assistance)
5. Adjust the side console control panel
6. Fasten seat belt
7. Make sure the travel select lever is set to NEUTRAL (N)
and the Parking Brake is ON (engaged)
NOTE: The engine will only start when the travel select
lever is in NEUTRAL (N) and the Parking Brake switch is ON
(engaged)
Figure 7-7. Travel Select Lever Must Be In NEUTRAL (N) To Start The
Reach Forklift.
For information call (800) 497-1704
Figure 7-8. Parking Brake Switch (A) Must Be ON (Engaged) To Start
The Reach Forklift.
Starting Forklift
Normal Starting
Warning
To prevent death, serious injury, or
property damage, the operator must be
seated with seat belt fastened, arms, legs,
and head completely inside the Rollover
Protection Structure/Falling Object Protection
Structure (ROPS/FOPS), the travel select lever in
NEUTRAL, and the Parking Brake switch ON (engaged)
BEFORE starting the forklift.
1. Place key in Ignition switch (Continue with step 3)
Figure 7-9. Key and Ignition Switch.
Caution
Release the key immediately once the motor starts.
If the motor does not start, DO NOT crank the starter
motor continuously for more than 15 seconds. Failure
to release the key after the motor has started or
continuous cranking may damage the starter motor.
Operation
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