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ELECTRIC FORKLIFT TRUCK ELECTRIC LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR'S MANUAL 56 SERIES NTF200P NTF360P WARNING Unsafe use of this lift truck may cause serious injury or death. Operators and maintenance personnel must read this manual and be sure that they understand its contents before operating, inspecting or carrying out maintenance on this lift truck.
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ELECTRIC LIFT TRUCKS OPERATORʼS OPERATORʼS MANUAL MANUAL ELECTRIC FORKLIFT TRUCK...
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¡ Make sure these important instructions in this manual are available for the operator on each delivery or transfer of tractor. Keep this manual after reading. ¡ If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your local NICHIYU dealer. are very important for you and others for safety. Follow these instructions.
CONTENTS z SAFETY OPERATION ................1 Information for safety operation ................1 x PARTS NAME AND FUNCTION ............4 Name of parts ..................... 4 Driving system ....................4 Indicator panel ....................5 Operation ......................6 c DRIVING AND OPERATION ..............8 Preparation of start .....................
CAUTION Do not modify the tractor. CAUTION ¡ Modifications and additions shall not be performed without the written approval of NICHIYU. Contact NICHIYU’s qualified facility for details. ¡ Do not install any parts blocking visibility from oper- ating position. Carry out the daily inspection before operation.
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SAFETY OPERATION Refrain from a sudden start, quick braking and quick turn. CAUTION Be careful about the condition of road surface, and not couple while the tractor is leaned and CAUTION is on and incline. When turning, be sure to confirm safety around the truck, and travel slowly.
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SAFETY OPERATION When leaving the truck, remove the key. CAUTION ¡ Refrain from parking on an incline. If parking on an incline should unavoidably be obliged, be sure to apply buffer-stops. When the truck is damaged, immediately repair and never operate the truck until the repair is CAUTION finished.
PARTS NAME AND FUNCTION ■Name of parts q Indicator panel w Parking brake lever e Head lamps r Front hood t Turn signal lamps y Front axle u Rear axle i Rearview mirror o Steering wheel !0 Center hood cover !1 Seat !2 Battery !3 Stop, Tail &...
PARTS NAME AND FUNCTION ■Indicator panel q Save energy switch w Hour meter (Option) e Battery capacity indicator r Parking lamp (red) t Switch for head lamp and tail lamp y Key switch q Save energy switch The switch adjusts peak current flowing to the traction motor.
PARTS NAME AND FUNCTION r Parking lamp (red) The parking lamp indicates parking brake applied. The parking lamp warns against starting while parking brake is applied. t Switch for head lamp and tail lamp Switch position : Tilt up : Turn on the head lamps and the tail lamps.
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PARTS NAME AND FUNCTION w Steering wheel knob e Steering wheel When steering the wheel, grasp the steering wheel by the right hand and the left hand are put on the steering wheel lightly. r Horn button Horn button is equipped on the left side of the post for steering wheel.
DRIVING AND OPERATION ¡Do not operate the tractor prior to daily inspection. CAUTION ¡Be sure to confirm safety around the tractor when operating. ■Preparation of start Forward 1) Check the directional switch is in the neu- Neutral tral position and the parking brake is applied.
DRIVING AND OPERATION ■Traveling 1) Start Release the brake pedal and depress the accelera- tor pedal gradually, then the tractor will begin to move. Acceleration varies accordance with depressing of the accelerator pedal. 2) Slow down Reducing depression of accelerator pedal slows down travel speed.
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DRIVING AND OPERATION 7) Parking When parking the tractor, ¡When getting off the tractor, correctly apply the parking brake lever. ¡Do not park the tractor on a slope. Remove the key swith when operator leaves truck. CAUTION...
BATTERY AND CHARGER ■Battery ¡This section explains NICHIYU's genuine battery (GS made) and charger. CAUTION ¡When the lift truck is equipped with another type battery and/or charger, please follow the instructions provided by that manufacturer. sKeep away from fire (Explosive gas) ¡Never allow open flame to come near...
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BATTERY AND CHARGER sDo not over-discharge ¡ When the battery discharge indica- Do not use the forklift truck until no longer run, tor shows empty, charge the bat- it will shorten the battery life. CAUTION tery as soon as possible. sKeep clean ¡Keep the upper surface of the battery clean.
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Do not wash the battery on the forklift truck. It causes damage to the truck. CAUTION sAbnormal battery If the battery shows the following situation, contact NICHIYU's qualified service facility or CAUTION battery manufacturer. ¡The battery stinks. ¡The electrolyte is muddy.
CAUTION ¡Keep the battery away from open flames or ignitions. sDo not dispose of used batteries. Please contact NICHIYU's qualified service facility or the battery manufacturer for disposal. CAUTION ■Precautions for charging the battery sCheck electrolyte level Do not use the forklift truck if the electrolyte level is low.
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BATTERY AND CHARGER sCheck cable and plug Prior to charging, check the condition of the cable and plug. CAUTION Do not charge the battery if cable or plug is damaged. CAUTION sCheck specific gravity Measure the specific gravity of all cells before charge.
BATTERY AND CHARGER ■Charger Use the same value of a fuse for replacement. If you need to replace the fuse for the charger, CAUTION disconnect all input and output plugs first. The supplied voltage should be stabilized with- in ±10% of the rated input voltage. CAUTION The charger should be used within 0°C to + 40°C ambient temperature.
BATTERY AND CHARGER ■Charging method sControl panel (Controller) CHECK lamp (red) AUTO lamp (red) MI-CON. CHARGER 点検 AUTO button for charge CHECK 自動 AUTO EQUAL lamp (red) 均等 EQUAL EQUAL button for charge 停止 STOP STOP button sNormal TEST Indicating lamp (red) of (Daily charging state charge)
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BATTERY AND CHARGER MI-CON. CHARGER If AUTO and EQUAL lamps do not turn on, make sure 点検 CHECK NOTE 自動 the charger's cable is connected correctly. AUTO 均等 EQUAL 停止 STOP TEST t Push the AUTO button. The AUTO lamp (red) is turned on, and EQUAL lamp is turned off.
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BATTERY AND CHARGER unbalanced after a certain time of charge. In this case, charge the battery for a little bit longer than a normal charge in order to equalize all cells. Manual balancing charge Balancing charge is required for the following cases. ¡Every two weeks when the lift truck is operated every day.
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BATTERY AND CHARGER sSupplementary charging When one charge is not enough to finish the daily work, a supplementary charge should be done during a break period. The procedure of the charge is the same as with a normal charge. When the ambient temperature is low, the auto- matic supplementary charge function may be CAUTION activated.
BATTERY AND CHARGER ■Level of electrolyte and specific gravity sElectrolyte level After charging the battery, the electrolyte level is decreased. If the battery is used when the electrolyte level is low, the battery will become overheated causing it to have a shorter life.
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BATTERY AND CHARGER sReading of specific gravity The specific gravity of electrolyte is changed by tem- Thermometer Hydrometer perature. Measure the temperature of electrolyte by a ther- mometer and the gravity of electrolyte by a hydrome- ter. Convert the actual gravity to the specific one at 20°C by the thermal conversion table.
At begin- ning of each shift, check your tractor to make sure it is in safe operating condition. If faults are found, contact NICHIYU's qualified facility. ¡Do not operate the tractor until finishing repairs and inspections.
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INSPECTION PRIOR TO OPERATION w Check of brake oil Remove the cap of brake oil tank and check the quantity and condition of the brake oil. CAUTION e Check of stop lamp When depressing the foot brake pedal, confirm whether the stop lamp is put on. r Check of parking brake Pull the lever and check the pulling depth is appropri- ate.
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INSPECTION PRIOR TO OPERATION i Check charging After turning the key switch on, the green lamps of the indicator will light, one at a time. when all 5 are lit, the BATTERY 48V battery is fully charged. When the red lsmp is flashing, the battery is low and requires charging.
INSPECTION OF AFTER OPERATION ■Inspection after working At the end of each shift, clean the tractor and inspect the following items. ¡Any damage or oil leakage. ¡Apply grease if required. Refer to [Lubrication points and recommended oil] ¡Check any abnormal parts which are found any defects while operation.
PERIODIC SERVICING Periodic inspections and maintenance are nec- essary to keep your NICHIYU tractor running CAUTION safely and smoothly. Hours shown in the maintenance schedule are based on eight hours operation per day and 200-hour operation per month. Make your own maintenance schedule using this formula for your operation requirements.
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PERIODIC SERVICING sPrecautions of maintenance ¡Smoking shall be prohibited. ¡Wear safeguard (helmet, shoes, glasses, CAUTION gloves and boots) and suitable clothes. ¡Wipe off spilt oil at once. ¡When lubricating, remove grease and dust off nipples and fittings with a brush or a cloth before lubrication.
PERIODIC SERVICING ■Weekly (50-hour) servicing Inspect the following items in addition to the inspection prior to operation. Check points Contents Check the electrolyte level. When the Electrolyte level level is low, replenish with refined water. Specific gravity Measure the specific gravity and of electrolyte temperature of electrolyte of all cells.
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PERIODIC SERVICING sCleaning of battery Keep the battery clean by wiping off with a damp cloth. ¡The battery should be cleaned before charg- ing. CAUTION ¡Wear rubber gloves and boots to prevent an electrical shock. ¡Do not clean the battery plug with water. The inside of vent caps will be stained and making of the float difficult to see.
PERIODIC SERVICING ■Monthly (200-hour) servicing Perform the following service in System Check points Contents addition to the weekly (50-hour) Magnet switch Function and contacts maintenance schedule. Battery capacity indicator Function If an adjustment or replacement Pirot lamp Function parts is required, contact NICHI- Plug for charger Damage YU's qualified facility.
■Every three-month (600-hour) servicing Perform the following service in addition to the month- ly (200-hour) maintenance schedule. If an adjustment or replacement parts is required, con- tact NICHIYU's qualified facility. Check points Contents Contactors When roughness is excessively, replace it.
PERIODIC SERVICING ■Semiannually (1200-hour) servicing Perform the following service in addition to the (600- hour) maintenance schedule. If an adjustment or replacement parts is required, con- tact NICHIYU's qualified facility. Check points Contents Remainder length of Rear axle Change of grar oil...
If the fuse is blown, replace with new Fuse for A.C. or D.C. of the fuse with prescribed amps, or contact charger is blown out. your local NICHIYU dealer. When a fault could not be corrected, contact NICHIYU's qualified facility.
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QUICK FAULT FINDING AND PARTS CHANGING sProcedure of contact changing Be sure to disconnect the battery plug. CAUTION When tightening up the contact. check contacting angle. If contact angle is incorrect, the life of the con- tact tips will be shortened. ™Contactor for travelling by-pass q Remove off fitting bolt for the contact on fixed side.
The parts in the table are also very important for safe operation. NICHIYU recommends that you replace these parts every period as listed in the Periodical replacement parts chart even if their appearances are good.
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