Materials Handling Operations - Toyota 30-5SDK5 Operator's Manual

2. When parking the vehicle, park it in a con-
venient, level place where it does not
interfere with other vehicles, and lower
the bucket so that it rests on the ground.
3. Turn ON the parking brake switch and
raise the seat bar, turn OFF the ignition
switch and pull out the ignition switch.
Caution Caution
If circumstances do not allow to ground the
bucket because of a malfunction or other
reasons, park the vehicle at a place which is
not near moving vehicles or pedestrians with
a piece of red cloth attached to the tip of the
bucket.
In such a case, make sure the lift arm is
securely locked so that it is prevented from
coming down either by locking it by means of
the lift arm lock, the safety block, or the
safety support.
Climbing out of the vehicle
When climbing out of the vehicle, use the assist
grip and the step.
Driving on snow or icy roads
If the vehicle is to be driven on snow or icy
roads, tire chains should be used.
Never apply the brakes suddenly as this may
cause the vehicle to slip or skid in snow or ice.
Sudden acceleration or turning is also danger-
ous and should be avoided.
Caution should also be exercised in operating
the steering control levers.
Caution Caution
Tires chains provide a large amount of trac-
tion to the vehicle but are of almost no help
in preventing the vehicle from slipping side-
ways, so the vehicle must be driven cau-
tiously.

MATERIALS HANDLING OPERATIONS

This vehicle is extremely effective in perform-
ing powerful hauling and material handling. For
safe, economical handling, the operator must
have a thorough knowledge of operations and a
good grasp of the construction and performance
features of the vehicle. Then, on the job, the
operator must choose the operating approach
and match the actual conditions with outstand-
ing driving and operation techniques.
Never put more demands on the vehicle than
performance or capacities allow. This not only
increases repair costs, it jeopardizes the safety
of the operator and nearby workers as well.
Any job must be undertaken with an eye on
driver safety and others in the vicinity of the
vehicle. Basic operation methods are explained
here.
Bucket scoop operations
Move the vehicle forward slowly with the
bucket held parallel to the ground or tilted
slightly down, then raise the bucket by moving
the tilt pedal towards the rear with your foot.
When the bucket is sufficiently full, tilt it back
by moving the dump pedal towards the rear with
your foot.
Caution Caution
Always scoop with the bucket moving paral-
lel to the material to be scooped. Do not
allow the bucket to tilt as this will put exces-
sive strain on the arm, bucket, and other
parts and damage them.
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