Transporting Lift Truck; Operating Lift Truck - UniCarriers FD160-2 Operation & Maintenance Manual

PROPER OPERATION

TRANSPORTING LIFT TRUCK

CAUTION
Transporting the lift truck on a trailer truck
• Securely lock the lift truck in place to prevent it from
moving on the trailer truck by fastening with wire ropes
and blocking the wheels.
• When loading or unloading the lift truck onto or from
a trailer truck or when traveling over public roads, pay
attention to the overall length, overall height, and weight
and observe the local traffic regulations.
CAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN LOADING AND
UNLOADING LIFT TRUCK
CAUTION
• Never try to move the steering wheel when halfway up a
ramp; otherwise the truck might fall down, leading to a
serious accident.
• Use ramps of sufficient length, width, and strength.
• Before loading or unloading the lift truck, make sure to
apply the parking brake to the trailer truck and block its
wheels.
• Ramps must be securely locked to the trailer truck. Their
surface must be clean and dry.
• Loading and unloading must be carried out on a level
surface. The right and left ramps must be the same
height.
• When loading the lift truck onto a trailer truck, back it up
the ramps slowly with care.
• When it rains, the ramps and floor surface are slippery.
Use nonskid ramp or take other measures to prevent
skidding. Or stop the operation.
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OPERATING LIFT TRUCK

MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
CAUTION
Do not jump on or off the truck. You could slip or fall and get injured.
1) Make sure there is no approaching vehicle or passerby. Make sure the
truck is at a complete stop.
2) Get on or off the truck from the left side of the truck, using the safety step
and hand grip properly.
3) Fasten your seat belt securely. The seat belt helps protect you if there is
an accident.
STARTING ENGINE AND AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED
CAUTION
• Do not try to start the engine unless you are seated properly in the
driver's seat.
• Make sure there is no one around the truck before starting the engine.
• When starting the engine indoors, open the windows or doors and
run the fan to prevent exhaust gas poisoning.
Make sure the shift lever is in neutral "N" and the parking brake is applied
securely.
NOTE
For trucks with a turbo-charged engine, observe the conditions given on
page 3-4.
1) Seat yourself in the driver's seat and insert the starter key into the starter switch.
2) Press the accelerator pedal to a little and turn the starter switch to
"START" (do not keep the starter switch at "START" more than 10
seconds) to crank the engine.
In cold weather, turn the starter switch to "PREHEAT" and hold about 20
seconds to preheat the engine.
3) Once the engine has started, remove your hand from the key and release the
accelerator pedal. The starter key will automatically return to the "ON" position.
4) After the engine has started, do not increase the engine speed rapidly.
Warm up the engine and make sure the CHARGE warning light and
ENGINE OIL PRESS. warning light go out. In addition, make sure the
meters are operating normally.
5) After the engine speed has stabilized, warm up the engine further at
idling rpm.
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