Clark CGC40 L, Operator'S Manual

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How to Tow a Disabled Truck 6-3
Section 6. Emergency Starting and Towing
CAUTION
!
The power steering and brakes will not operate on the
disabled truck when the engine is not running. Manual
operation of the handwheel and brakes will be difficult to
operate. More manual effort will be required to perform
these functions.
9. Park the disabled truck in authorized areas only. Fully lower the
forks to the floor, put the directional control lever in the NEU-
TRAL position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Engage the parking brake. Remove the ignition key and, when
necessary, block the wheels to prevent the truck from rolling.
WARNING
!
Always engage the parking brake when parking a lift
truck. The truck can move and cause injury or death to
personnel near it.
Towing a Disabled Hydrostatic Truck
Clark does not recommend towing a
disabled Hydrostatic lift truck with-
out first consulting your service
manual.
CAUTION
!
If the Hydrostatic lift truck can not be moved under its own
power you should have a trained and authorized mechanic look
at it immediately. If a disabled hydrostatic lift truck is moved or
towed by an unauthorized person, the result could be serious
damage to the Hydrostatic drive train.
Park the disabled truck in authorized areas only. Fully lower the forks
to the floor, put the directional control in the NEUTRAL position and
turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Engage the parking
brake.
Remove the ignition key and, when necessary, block the wheels to
prevent the truck from rolling.
WARNING