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22. TRAVEL OPERATIONS
22.3
TRAVELING
22.3.1
STARTING ENGINE
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Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. Such an act
may cause serious bodily injury or fire.
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When placing lift truck in motion, check that the area around the lift truck is safe and sound
the horn before starting.
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Do not allow anyone to enter the area around the lift truck.
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There is a blind-spot behind the lift truck, so be particularly careful when traveling in reverse.
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When starting the engine, set the forward/reverse control lever and high/low speed control
lever (clutch-type lift truck) to the neutral position and pull the parking brake lever, then
depress the clutch pedal (inching pedal for lift trucks with torque converter) and start engine.
1. Set the forward/reverse control lever and high/low speed control
lever to the neutral position.
2. Pull the parking brake lever.
3. Depress the clutch pedal (clutch-type lift trucks) or inching pedal
(TORQFLOW transmission lift trucks).
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