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X. Truck transporting, lifting, towing
Hoist the truck
Use steel wire ropes through the holes in the two sides of the outside mast‘s beam and the hook of
the counter balance, then use the lifting device to hoist the truck.
Warning
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When hoisting the truck, do not coil the overhead guard with the steel wire.
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The steel wire ropes and the lifting device must be very firm to support the truck because the truck is
very heavy.
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Do not lift the truck by the overhead guard.
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When lifting the truck, do not get under the truck.
Transporting
The forklift truck is designed for material handling and short-distance transportation only. It is not
designed for long-distance transportation. The Fork Lift Truck must be transported by ship, train or
lorry, of over 5T loading. Tighten the brake lever, place wood blocks to the front and rear wheels
and bind the truck body with enough rope, to avoid slippage during transportation.
Towing
The towing rod on the bottom of the counter balance is used to pull and drag the truck, for installing
the rod, first remove the towing rod and then install the ropes. After that, replace the rod
Towing method for damaged truck:
Release hand brake lever. Place shift in neutral. Be careful to the traffic safety and hang being
towed label.
Caution
• Never tow the truck with abnormal steering system and
damaged brake system.
• Obey traffic rules when towing truck on road,
Warning
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ONLY connect the wire ropes to the towing rod.
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DO NOT pull a load secured by steel wire ropes suddenly.
