How To Move A Disabled Truck - Yale 524150797 Maintenance Manual

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1. DRIVE UNIT COMPARTMENT COVER
2. ALIGNMENT PIN

HOW TO MOVE A DISABLED TRUCK

This lift truck is not normally towed. If the traction
system will not operate, make repairs at the location, if
possible. If the truck must be towed, refer to How to
Tow the Lift Truck in this section.
WARNING
Never carry a disabled truck unless it MUST be
moved and cannot be towed. The lift truck used to
lift the disabled truck MUST have a rated capacity
equal to or greater than the weight of the truck.
See the nameplate
approximate total weight. The fork spread must be
equal to half the width of the disabled truck. The
forks must extend the full width of the disabled
truck. Put the weight of the disabled truck at the
center of the forks and be careful not to damage
the underside of it. Tilt the mast back and travel
slowly.
Figure 2. Drive Unit Compartment Cover
on the truck for
3. RETAINING CLIPS
4. FRAME
Make sure no one except the driver is near the lift
trucks during towing. Both the tow truck and the
disabled truck can cause a personal injury during
towing.
To avoid personal injury, use extra care when
moving a lift truck during the following conditions:
Brake does not operate correctly
•
Steering does not operate correctly
•
Tire is damaged
•
• Traction conditions are bad
the
CAUTION
Never carry the lift truck faster than the speed of a
person walking. Steering can be difficult and
motor damage can occur at higher speeds. Always
travel smoothly without sudden starts.
The electric brake must be released before the lift
truck can be moved. If there is not sufficient battery
power, placing the control handle in the operating
position will not release the electric brake. Refer to the
Introduction
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