Explanation Of Components; Explanation Of Instruments And Controls - Komatsu AX20 Operation & Maintenance Manual

18. EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS

18. EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS
The following is an explanation of the devices used to operate the lift truck shown on pages 3-2 and 3-3. To carry
out suitable operations correctly and safely, it is important to understand fully the method of operating the
equipment and the meanings of the displays.
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EXPLANATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

METER PANEL
See "EXPLANATION OF METER PANEL COMPONENTS" on page 3-9 for details.
LIFT LEVER
This lever raises and lowers the forks.
Lower: Push the lever forward
Raise: Pull the lever back
Remark
The speed when raising the forks can be controlled by the amount
that the lever is operated and the amount that the accelerator pedal
is depressed. The lowering speed can be controlled only by the
amount that the lever is operated.
Before operating the lift lever, sit in the operator's seat and check that the surrounding area is safe.
TILT LEVER
This lever tilts the mast forward and back.
Tilt forward: Push the lever forward
Tilt back: Pull the lever back
Remark
The speed when tilting the mast forward or back can be controlled by
the amount that the lever is operated and the amount that the accel-
erator pedal is depressed.
Before operating the tilt lever, sit in the operator's seat and check that the surrounding area is safe.
COMBINATION LIGHT SWITCH TURN SIGNAL AND
LAMP
This switch controls the lamps.
Light Switch
Position 1: "OFF" - Parking lamp (side clearance lamp) and front
lamps are OFF.
Position 2: Parking lamp (side clearance lamp) lights up.
Position 3: Parking lamp (side clearance lamp) stays lighted up, and
front lamp lights up.
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