Clark HWX 30-40, Operator'S Manual

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4.6
Braking and Plugging
Brake On
Brake Off
Brake On
Lowering the control handle to the operating position disengages the
brake. Pushing the control handle to the "up" position or pulling the
control handle to the "down" position applies the electronic brake and
shuts off the drive motor.
To stop the truck during operation, release the travel control and apply
the electronic brake by pushing the control handle to the "up" position
to bring the truck to a smooth stop.
CAUTION
When operating a HWX "rider" truck, always bring the truck to
a complete stop before getting on or off.
Plugging (optional braking)
You can change direction and stop the truck without braking, by "plug-
ging." As you are traveling, move the travel control to the opposite
direction. The truck should slow to a smooth, controlled stop and then
accelerate in the opposite direction.
You can control the plugging distance with the travel control (direction/
speed): The farther the direction speed control is rotated, the shorter
the reversal distance.
CAUTION
Be careful when plugging. Any sudden change in direction
can cause the load to move or fall off forks.