Operation
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Warning
When stopping, stay inside the operating enclosure until the truck comes to
a complete stop. Failure to stay inside the operating enclosure can result in
serious injury or death.
Warning
DO NOT stop the truck abruptly. Stopping abruptly may dislodge the load
causing serious injury or death.
5.12 Stopping
!
Release the accelerator pedal to slow the truck down then gradually apply pressure to
the brake/inch pedal to bring the truck to a smooth controlled stop.
To perform an emergency stop
release the accelerator pedal and press the
brake/inch pedal down fully. Keep the brake/inch pedal fully depressed until the truck
comes to a halt.
Stopping distances change depending on operating conditions such as inclines and
the quality of the ground surface.
To make sure the truck can be brought to a stop within an acceptable safe distance it
is important to operate in a manner that is appropriate for the conditions. It may be
necessary to:
Reduce speed
Reduce load size
Allow adequate distance between the truck and any other vehicle, object or
person.
Note
Be careful when traveling in snowy and icy conditions.
Reduce travel speed considerably in the event of bad weather.
