DRIVE UNIT COMPARTMENT DOOR
Open the drive unit compartment door by lifting up
on latch handle. Pull the door open on its hinges.
To close, push the door closed until latch catches.
Verify that the door seats properly against the
frame. See Figure 7.
CASTER WHEEL COVER
Lift floor mat out of operator compartment. Remove
floorplate by pivoting plate upward to about 45°
angle pull straight out.
To replace, insert alignment tabs into openings on
frame and drop plate into place. Install floormat
onto floorplate.
HOW TO MOVE A DISABLED TRUCK
This lift truck is not normally towed. If the traction
system will not operate, make repairs at the
location if possible. If the lift truck must be towed,
refer to How to Tow the Lift Truck in this section.
Figure 7. Drive Unit Compartment Door
Legend for Figure 7
1. DRIVE UNIT COMPARTMENT DOOR
2. LATCH
3. FRAME
WARNING
Never carry a disabled lift truck unless the lift
truck MUST be moved. The lift truck used to lift
the disabled lift truck MUST have a rated capacity
equal to or greater than the weight of the disabled
lift truck. The capacity must be for a load center
equal to half the width of the disabled lift truck.
See the capacity plate on the disabled lift truck for
the approximate total weight. The forks must
extend the full width of the disabled lift truck. Put
the weight of the disabled lift truck at the center of
the forks and be careful not to damage the under
side of the disabled lift truck. Tilt the mast back
and travel slowly.
Make sure no one except the driver is near the lift
trucks during towing. Both the tow truck and the
disabled truck can cause a personal injury during
towing.
To avoid personal injury, use extra care when
moving a lift truck during the following
conditions:
•
Brake does not operate correctly
•
Steering does not operate correctly
•
Tire is damaged
•
Traction conditions are bad
CAUTION
Never carry the lift truck faster than the speed of a
person walking. Steering can be difficult and
motor damage can occur at higher speeds.
Always travel smoothly without sudden starts.
The electric brake must be released before the lift
truck can be moved. If there is not sufficient
battery power, placing the control handle in the
operating position will not release the electric
brake. Refer to the How to Tow the Lift Truck
section of the Maintenance Manual. Use the control
handle to steer the lift truck while it is being
towed. Use one hand and walk to one side of the lift
truck. DO NOT walk or stand between the towing
vehicle and the lift truck.
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