Operation
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Test the Horn
– the horn button is located on the control panel to the right hand
side of the seat. The Truck should not be operated if the horn is not functioning.
Press the button to test the horn.
Test the Reversing Alarm
– Select reverse drive. The reverse alarm should
sound continuously while in reverse. The truck should not be operated if the
reverse alarm is not functioning.
Start the Engine
- Ensure that the park brake is applied by pressing the large
red button on the control panel. Also ensure that the directional control lever is in
the neutral position.
See section 5.8 Starting the Engine on page 51.
Sounds
– Listen to the engine for a few seconds before driving off. If any strange
sounds are heard stop the machine immediately and investigate the problem.
Smells
- Check for any strange odours that may indicate a problem such as a
very strong smell of gas, fumes or burning. If anything abnormal is detected, stop
the machine immediately and investigate the problem.
Check the Dash
– Look at the warning indicator symbols and lights on the control
panel. If any of the lights are illuminated whilst the engine is running stop the
engine and report the fault. Fix an ‘out of order’ sign to the steering wheel. A full
list of all the indicators on the control panel can be found in Section 4: Operation
Monitoring.
Check the Work Lights
– Turn the work lights switch to position 2 and check
that all work lights are working properly.
Check the Mast Functions
– Before checking the mast functions ensure that
there is adequate space and headroom to perform all of the checks. Raise and
lower the mast fully. Tilt the mast fully forward and fully back. Shift the fork
carriage fully to the left then fully to the right. Making sure that the operation of
each function is smooth and controlled through the full extent of travel. Watch for
any signs of sticking. Test any auxiliary function(s) that may be fitted e.g.
hydraulic fork positioning.
Check the Brakes
– With the park brake applied, select forward on the 4-way
direction control lever. Keeping both feet away from the pedals, sound the horn,
and release the park brake. The machine should start to move slowly forward.
Press the inch pedal. The machine will stop. Release the pedal and the machine
will move off again. Re-apply the park brake and the machine will stop. If either
brake is not working do not operate the machine and report the fault to the
relevant supervisor. In the highly unlikely event of neither brake working, the
machine can be stopped by switching off the engine. Make sure there is adequate
space around the truck to perform this test. Only perform the brake test on a level
surface.
Check the 4-Way Direction Control Lever
– With the engine running and the
park brake applied, select forward mode. Release the park brake. The machine
should move forward. Press the inch pedal to stop the machine. Select reverse
and release the inch pedal. The machine should now travel backwards. Press the
