UniCarriers FD160-2 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 66

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL
CAUTION
When the engine is not running, power
steering is inoperative. If the engine
stops during operation, restart the
engine as soon as possible.
When traveling the truck, hold the steering
wheel knob with your left hand. Do not
remove your hand from the knob during
traveling. The truck comes equipped with
power steering to provide smooth, light
steering while the engine is running.
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STEERING COLUMN
TILT LEVER
A (Lock)
B (Unlock)
STEERING COLUMN TILT LEVER
CAUTION
• Adjust the steering column angle
properly before starting the day's
work or your shift.
• After adjustment, turn the lever
in the direction "A" to lock the
steering column securely.
• Do not try to adjust the steering
column angle during operation.
Adjust the steering column angle according
to the individual operator's physique.
Turn the lever in the direction "B" and adjust
the steering column angle properly, and
then turn the lever in the direction "A" to
lock securely.
BRAKE PEDAL
(INCHING PEDAL)
BRAKE PEDAL
INCHING PEDAL AND BRAKE
PEDAL
The truck has two brake pedals. Press
either of the pedals to slow down the truck.
Brake lamps come on when the pedal is
pressed.
The left pedal has inching function. Control
the inching pedal with your left foot to move
the truck slowly while controlling the load
handling means with the accelerator pedal.
Use the right-side brake pedal to stop the
truck immediately.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Press the accelerator pedal to increase
engine speed. When the accelerator pedal
is released, the engine runs at idle rpm.
ACCELERATOR
PEDAL