OPERATING PROCEDURES
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Inching is the movement of a lift truck that allows a slow
travel speed while keeping the engine speed high for fast
operation of the lift mechanism.
FAST
SLOW
The inching/brake pedal is used to control the inching op-
eration on a lift truck with a powershift transmission. When
the inching/brake pedal is applied, the clutch in the trans-
mission is partially disengaged and the movement of the
truck is slow. When the inching/brake pedal is fully applied,
the transmission is completely disengaged and the brakes
are applied. Use the accelerator pedal or MONOTROL
pedal to keep the engine speed high while inching.
If the lift truck is equipped with a manual transmission, the
inching operation is done by not fully applying the clutch
and using the accelerator pedal to keep the engine speed
high.
Steering (Turning)
WARNING
TRAVEL
SLOWLY
WHEN TURN-
ING. Lift
trucks can tip
over even at
very slow
speeds. The
combination
of speed and
sharpness of a turn can cause a tipover. A lift truck is
less stable when the forks are elevated, with or without
a load. Most operators can understand the need to be
careful when handling loads. But some operators do
not realize that a tipover can occur with an empty lift
truck because similar dynamic forces are present. In
fact, the lift truck will actually tip over easier when
empty, than when loaded with the load lowered. Rear-
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