Hyster H40-60XT, Operating Manual

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4. Raise the mast 1 m (3 ft) with a capacity load. The inner
weldments and the carriage must raise smoothly. Lower
the mast. All moving components must lower smoothly.
5. Lower the load to approximately 0.3 m (1 ft). Tilt the
mast forward and backward. The mast must tilt smoothly
and both tilt cylinders must stop evenly.
6. Check that the controls for the attachment operate the
functions of the attachment. See the symbols by each of
the controls. Make sure all of the hydraulic lines are con-
nected correctly and do not leak.
How to Add Fuel to the Lift Truck
WARNING
Use only 86 octane unleaded gasoline.
Stop the engine. Turn the key switch to OFF, if truck is
equipped with a key switch; or press the Power
ON/OFF button, if truck is equipped with keyless start
option. The operator must be off of the lift truck while
fuel is added.
No Smoking.
All fuels for internal combustion engines are very flam-
mable.
Fill the fuel tank only in a designated area with good
ventilation. Have a fire extinguisher available.
Never fill the fuel tank near an open flame or near
equipment that can create sparks. Never check fuel
lever or check for leaks with an open flame.
Breathing fuel vapor may cause nausea, unconscious-
ness or death. Long-term exposure to gasoline vapors
may cause liver or kidney damage and cancer. Avoid
breathing vapor.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
WARNING
Close the fuel valve on the tank when the lift truck is
not in active use. DO NOT park the lift truck near heat
or ignition sources.
For complete instructions on the storage of LPG fuels
and the refueling of LPG tanks, refer to NFPA 58 & 505.
LPG is extremely flammable. When checking or filling
an LPG tank: No smoking. Stop engine.
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