PETTIBONE Extendo 1032, Operator'S Manual

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fORKLIfT OPERaTION
42 Extendo and Traverse Operation and Maintenance Manual
800-GO-PETTIBONE
Pre-startup Inspections
The following checks and services are to be
performed before forklift operation:
Walk-around Inspection
Perform a walk-around inspection of the forklift,
looking for loose items (tools, shop towels, etc.) that
may have been left on forklift. Remove any such
items.
Check Engine Oil
With engine off, pull the engine oil dipstick from 1.
the engine and wipe it clean.
Insert the dipstick back into its position in the 2.
engine block and withdraw it again.
Check the oil level, and add oil as needed. 3.
Engine Oil Dipstick 1 –
Cummins Engine Oil Dipstick figure 6.
Check Transmission Oil
start the engine and allow it to idle with the 1.
transmission in NEUTRaL until the transmission
reaches operating temperature.
Remove the transmission dipstick and check the 2.
oil level on the dipstick.
Remove the breather, add transmission oil as 3.
needed and insert the dipstick back into the
transmission. Reinstall the breather.
Breather Plug 1 –
filter Element 2 –
Drain Plug 3 –
Identification Plate 4 –
Transmission service Points figure 7.
Check Radiator Coolant Level
With the engine off and cold, look into the 1.
radiator filler neck to check the coolant level.
The proper level is approximately 3/4" below the
bottom of the radiator filler neck. add coolant as
needed.
Replace the radiator cap by pressing down while 2.
turning it clockwise.
3/4 1 – "
Radiator Coolant Level Check figure 8.