Princeton PIGGY BACK PB50 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

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Page 1 Contact your local dealer. A comprehensive dealer listing is ® PIGGY BACK PB50/PB65 available at www.piggy-back.com You must read and understand this Or call manual before operating the forklift. Princeton Delivery Systems Keep this manual with the forklift. 1-800-331-5851 625-242 11/2002...
Page 2 Princeton Delivery Systems reserves the right to make improvements and changes in specifi- cations or designs without incurring obligation. Please check with your Princeton dealer for possible updates or revisions. Copyright© 2002 Princeton Delivery Systems Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
If you have questions about operating, maintaining, or obtaining parts for engine. your forklift; contact your Princeton dealer. They are always glad to help. *CF is the highest rating and is highly recommended. *Change the engine oil type according to the ambient Table of Contents temperature.
Page 4: To Forklift Owners
10 Specifications ENGINE OIL: Lube oils are differentiated according to their effi- To Forklift Owners ciency and quality grade. Commonly used are the API Specifications. Approved Oils: ASME B56.1 and B56.6 are the standards for forklift operation, Non-turbocharged Engines API-Specific rules and safety, maintenance, safe operation, training and super- CC/SE CC/SF...
Page 5: To Forklift Operators
10 Specifications To Forklift Operators DEUTZ ENGINE: See Deutz engine manual) CAUTION: Do not use ether or starting fluid. Severe non-war- rantable engine damage will occur. FUEL: Always use branded grades of diesel fuel having a sulfur content of below 0.5%. In the case of higher sulfur content, the periods between oil changes must be shortened.
Page 6: How To Use This Manual
This manual is meant to be permanently attached to your (All measurements listed below are completely empty/dry.) forklift as a reference. If the manual gets lost or damaged call your Princeton dealer, they are waiting to help. HYDRAULIC OIL 17 US GALLONS...
Page 7: Safety Signal Words
10 Specifications Safety Signal Words Know these safety signal words and remember their meaning. CAUTION Is a reminder of safety practices, that if not followed, may lead to personal injury. WARNING Is used when a hazard exists which can result in injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.
Page 8: Service Position--Engine Off
Service Position--Engine Off 9 Lubrication 1. Park forklift on flat level surface. LUBRICANT KEY RECOMMENDED LUBRICATION 2. Tilt mast to vertical position. (1) Lithium base multipurpose grease (A) 8-10 hours or daily 3. Lower forks to floor. (2) Air filter P/N 505-141, 505-142 (B) 25-50 hours or monthly 4.
Page 9: Jacking And Blocking
9 Lubrication Jacking and Blocking WARNING Avoid the risk of injury or death. Use jack stands when working on raised truck. Front Jacking With forklift in Service Position Engine Off: Grease Fitting, bottom of tilt Grease Fitting, top of tilt 1.Use a hydraulic jack of 5 ton cylinder-1, B cylinder-1, B...
Page 10: General Safety Practices
1 General Safety Practices 9 Lubrication *Safeguard pedestrians at all times. *Be sure everyone is clear of rear swing area. *Use caution around pedestrian doorways, where they may step into path of travel. *Operate forklift safely. DO NOT *Start or operate unless you are in the driver position. *Put any part of body into mast, or between mast and forklift.
Page 11 1 General Safety Rules 8 Inspection LOAD BACKREST *If the load causes hazard, equip forklift with a vertical load backrest extension. *Mast Push lift control away from you, forks should move down. As the control is FUEL pushed more, the forks should move faster. Report any sticking or jerking. *Fuel handling and storage must be done following ANSI/NFPA 505 and Pull lift control toward you, forks should move up.
Page 12: Operating Safety Rules And Practices
2 Operators Safety Rules and Practices 8 Inspection *Fuel OPERATORS RESPONSIBILITY Do not use open flame to check fuel level. When refueling, stop engine. *Safe operation is the responsibility of the operator. Replace fuel cap before starting engine. If spillage happens, be sure it has all *Read and understand operator’s manual.
Page 13 2 Operators Safety Rules and Practices 8 Inspection TRAVELING (cont.) INSPECTION WITH ENGINE OFF *Starts, stops, turns and directional changes must be made smoothly to prevent Do this inspection with the forklift in a safe parked position. load shift and overturn. *No horse play or stunt driving.
Page 14: Forklift Description
7 Moving A Disabled Forklift 3 Forklift Description RELEASING BRAKE THIS MACHINE HAS A BRAKE IN THE FRONT MOTORS. To release drive hub brake, remove cap on the inside of the hydraulic motor. Screw in a 12mm x 1.75mm x 35mm hex head bolt with a washer larger than the hole diameter.
Page 15 3 Forklift Description 6 Transport-EASY HITCH Lower the PIGGY BACK to the ground. ACCELERATOR PEDAL BATTERY Tilt the top of the mast forward to lower the rear tire. MOUNTING HOOK DASH AND CONTROLS Drive the PIGGY BACK straight back to pull the forks from the fork sup- ports.
Page 16 3 Forklift Description 6 Transport-EASY HITCH Tilt the top of the mast fully to the rear to raise the rear tire of the PIGGY BACK.. WARNING LIGHTS: (left to right) TOP: Engine Temp. Oil Pressure Alternator Raise the PIGGY BACK BOTTOM: until the hooks clear the RE-SETABLE...
Page 17: Starting
4 Starting 6 Transport-EASY HITCH Dismounting the PIGGY BEFORE STARTING be sure BACK from the trans- *Forward and reverse control (motion pedal) is in neutral. port vehicle. *Seat belt is fastened. *Operator Inspection is done. Disconnect the safety chains. COLD START (Deutz) *Turn key to the right and hold on pre-heat for several seconds.
Page 18 4 Starting 6 Transport-EASY HITCH Install the hitch pins and JUMP START attach lynch pins. WARNING Failure to follow the these rules will cause serious injury or death. BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES. *Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes away from battery. *Do not let tools or other metal touch positive (+) battery post.
Page 19: Operation
6 Transport-EASY HITCH 5 Operation Retract the carriage to pull MOTION PEDAL the PIGGY BACK toward the transport vehicle. WARNING UNEXPECTED FORKLIFT MOVEMENT Avoid the risk of injury, follow this rule. Do not casually rest foot on motion pedal. Motion pedal controls speed and direction of travel. IMPORTANT NOTE: Your unit may be equipped with a seat belt/brake interlock.
Page 20 5 Operation 6 Transport-EASY HITCH 3WD AND TRAC-LOC SWITCH Drive the PIGGY BACK Three Wheel Drive (3WD) forward until the forks are With the switch in the lower position, the in the fork supports, tilting forklift will be in 3WD and power is the mast forward as you applied to all three wheels.
Page 21 6 Transport-EASY HITCH 5 Operation Mounting the PIGGY BACK to the transport vehicle. STEERING WHEEL Fasten your seat belt. Start the PIGGY BACK. Left Right Turning steering wheel left when Turning steering wheel right when you want to turn left. The forklift you want to turn right.
Page 22 EASY HITCH MOUNTING SYSTEM When lift control is OPERATORS INSTRUCTIONS in neutral, the forks will not move. The Easy Hitch mounting system for the Princeton PIGGY BACK Material Handler consists of the following components: Safety Chains 7-Pin Electrical Connector Fork Support Tubes...
Page 23 5 Operation 5 Operation SAFETY SIGNS TILT CONTROL Down Push tilt control away from you, the forks Motion Pedal will tilt forward. As the control is pushed more, the mast will P.N. 604-218 tilt faster. DO NOT place foot under the stabilizer pad .
Page 24 5 Operation 5 Operation SAFETY SIGNS SIDE SHIFTER CONTROL (OPTIONAL) Left Push side shifter control away from you, the forks will move left. As the control is pushed more, the forks will move faster. Neutral MAIN WARNING When control is in neutral, the side shifter will not move.
Page 25 5 Operation 5 Operation Go up and down grades slowly and carefully. The mast must be extended and SCISSOR CONTROL (OPTIONAL) as low as possible when climbing grades. Grades that are approaching the fork- lift’s capability limits should be climbed in reverse with the mast fully retracted. Extreme care must be taken in these cases.
Page 26 5 Operation 5 Operation Raise load to travelling height and tilt fully back. Never tilt mast forward past CARRIAGE CONTROL horizontal when loaded. PICKING UP LOAD-MAST EXTENDED Forks must be spaced as far apart as the load being carried allows. Both forks Push carriage con- should be the same distance from the center of the mast.
Page 27 5 Operation 5 Operation TRAVELING EMPTY STABILIZER CONTROL Obey all traffic rules and speed limits. Always keep your forklift under control and at a safe distance, based on speed, from other vehicles. Down Be sure you have a clear view of your path of travel. Be alert to blind spots, and Push stabilizer control other locations where vision is not clear.
Page 28 5 Operation 5 Operation DOUBLE REACH (Optional) LOAD ARMS (Optional) The Load Arm Option is used The first stage of reach is the standard moving mast and the second stage of when the forklift is carrying long the reach is a scissor mechanism. loads such as lumber, drywall, and other building materials.

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