Transporting Loads Using Pallet Forks; Loading Pallet Forks; Lifting Loads Using Pallet Forks; Transporting Load Using Pallet Forks - Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual

Operation

Transporting Loads Using Pallet Forks

IMPORTANT:
When the self-leveling feature is
on, the tilt angle of the attachment is kept constant
when the lift arm is raised. When the lift arm is low-
ered, self-leveling is not activated. Refer to "Self-
Leveling" on page 78 for more information about the
self-leveling feature.

Loading Pallet Forks

1. Stop the machine immediately in front of the
material
2. Position the fork arms parallel to the ground.
3. Make sure the fork arms are adjusted as far apart
as possible, and are both the same distance away
from the center-line of the load.
4. Adjust the height of the fork arms to fit the
lifting area at the bottom of the pallet.
5. Drive slowly and carefully forward until the fork
frame contacts the material.
6. Make sure the pallet is evenly and safely
positioned on the pallet fork arms.

Lifting Loads Using Pallet Forks

7. Apply the parking brake.
8. Slowly raise the pallet forks. Do not raise the
pallet forks any higher than required. Make sure
to not exceed pallet fork load center and/or
lifting capacity.
9. Lower the load immediately if you are unsure of
the load, the equipment, or in case of any unsafe
circumstances.
10. Tilt the pallet fork frame back slightly, to help
retain the load.

Transporting Load Using Pallet Forks

11. Make sure the area around and behind the
machine is clear of bystanders and obstacles.
12. Slowly and carefully drive in reverse and lower
the pallet forks to transport position
("Attachment Transport Position" on page 76),
when it is safe to do so.
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13. Carry the load as low as safely possible during
transport. Observe minimum ground clearance.

Setting Down Loads Using Pallet Forks

14. Drive slowly are carefully forward straight
toward the place where the load will be set
down.
NOTE:
If this will be on top of stacked mate-
rial, make sure to align the in the center of the
stack.
Do not stack loads which are not properly
packaged or have damaged pallets/stacking
containers. Do not stack loads, or on top of
loads, which have shifted.
15. Raise the pallet forks slightly above where the
load will be placed.
16. Tilt the pallet forks as needed to level the fork
arms.
17. Carefully drive slowly forward until the load is
positioned precisely above where it will be
placed. Use care when aligning the load with a
stack.
18. Slowly and carefully lower the lift arm until the
load is placed.
19. Make sure the fork arms are no longer bearing
weight and are free to be retracted.
20. Make sure the area around and behind the
machine is clear of bystanders and obstacles.
21. Slowly and carefully drive in reverse away from
the placed load until the lift arm can be lowered
to transport position. See "Attachment Transport
Position" on page 76.
22. Slightly tilt the pallet fork frame backwards.
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