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Section 4—Operation
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Transporting a Load
• After engaging the load and resting it against the backrest, tilt the load back to
position it for travel. Travel in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section
1—General Safety Practices and Section 5—Attachments.
Leveling Procedure
1. Position machine in best location to lift or place load.
2. Apply parking brake and shift transmission to NEUTRAL.
3. Observe level indicator(s) to determine whether machine must be leveled prior to
lifting load. If equipped, level machine with frame level switch (see page 3-3) or
outrigger controls (see page 3-3 or 3-15).
4. Move boom/attachment to 4 ft (1,2 m) off ground.
(AUS—Move boom so forks are no more than 11.8 in (300 mm) above ground
surface.)
Important things to remember:
• Never raise boom/attachment more than 4 ft (1,2 m) above ground unless telehandler
is level.
(AUS—Never raise the forks more than 300 mm (11.8 in) above ground surface unless
telehandler is level.)
• Combination of frame leveling and load could cause telehandler to tip over.
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