Hyster H40-60XT, Operating Manual

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Table 1. Controls (Continued)
Item
No.
Item Function
2
Direction Control Lever
CAUTION
This lift truck has a neutral switch. The engine will not start at a position other
than neutral.
Always change the shift lever from forward/reverse when the lift truck is stop-
ped to protect the equipment and for safety.
NOTE: This truck series has a safety alarm. If the operator leaves the operator seat
with the Direction Control lever not in neutral, an alarm will sound even with the key
switch
OFF .
This lever is used to change from forward to reverse travel. This truck is equipped with
a travel interlock system as a standard feature. If the operator is not in the operator
seat, the direction control does not work and the transmission will stay in neutral.
Model Description
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