Fuel-Change Switch - UniCarriers 1F1 Operator's Manual

8. Check the lift/lower/tilt functions. Report any malfunctions.
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• Always perform operational checks in a clear area.
9. Once the forks are lowered, place the Selector Lever in the desired
direction of travel. The mast should be tilted back and the forks
should be raised approximately 200 mm (8 in) above the ground.
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WARNING
• Avoid quick steering or acceleration as this may cause an
accident, which could result in serious injury or death.
• Because the movement of a lift truck is different from that of
a passenger car, in case of taking a turn, sufficiently lower
the speed and look around.
• Do not make a turn with the forks lifted high or at a high
speed. It may cause a serious accident: for example, the lift
truck becomes unbalanced and tips over.
• When starting on slopes, be sure to apply the parking brake
to hold the lift truck and then start, even if the slopes are
gentle.
• The lift truck will creep when or if the accelerator pedal is
fully released.
10. Check the steering function during travel testing. The smaller the
radius of a turn to be made, the lower the speed of the lift truck
should be. When making a sharp turn, always drive the lift truck at
a low speed.
FUEL-CHANGE SWITCH (DUAL FUEL LIFT TRUCKS)
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• Do not operate (turn on or open) the LPG cylinder (tank)
change (refill) valve. Opening the valve may cause LPG to
leak into the atmosphere and could cause a dangerous fire
hazard.
NOTE:
• Change over the fuel-change switch position according to the
operating procedures on the following page. Otherwise, a mixture of
LPG and gasoline will result in a poorly operating engine.
• When driving a Dual Fuel lift truck using LPG during the cold
weather season, first start the engine using gasoline and then
change over to LPG with the switch after warming up the engine.
• Do not use the fuel-change switch to change fuels when the engine
is running. Change fuels only after the engine has completely
stopped.
• Operate the lift truck with gasoline for 30 minutes or several miles
(kilometers) at least once every two weeks, this will prevent gasoline
deterioration.
• Do not change fuels immediately after starting the engine. Allow the
engine to warm up before changing fuels.
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