Princeton Truck Mounted Forklift, Operator'S Manual

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A4. OPERATING PROCEDURES
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Driving Techniques (continued)
Parking
Always park the Truck Mounted Forklift in a designated
safe area. Apply the park brake. Lower the forks fully to
the ground. Neutralize all controls. Switch off the
ignition and remove the key. Chock the wheels if the
vehicle is on uneven ground.
If parking on an incline, point the machine uphill, chock
the front wheels and turn the rear wheel across the
incline.
Note: For machines equipped with a brake on the rear
hub, it is recommended that the stabilizers be lowered
when parking the machine on an incline.
Park Brake Test
As part of the daily checks it is important to ensure that
the machines park brake is working correctly. To check
this, place rated load on the forks and drive the forklift
on to a 15% incline. Apply the parking brake and set
the forward/reverse pedal in the neutral position. The
forklift should not move. Ensure no personnel are near
the machine while carrying out this test.
Note: IF A FAULT IS DETECTED DURING THE PARK
BRAKE TEST, TAKE THE FORKLIFT OUT OF SERVICE,
NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR AND HAVE IT INSPECTED
AND REPAIRED.
Operating On Inclines
The Truck Mounted Forklift is intended for use on firm,
flat and stable surfaces. AVOID slopes and uneven or
unstable surfaces where possible. However, when a job
site conditions involve slopes, inclines or rough terrain,
you must take additional care when operating the
machine.
Grades
The grade of an incline is measured as the number of
feet a surface rises or falls over a horizontal distance
and is expressed as a percentage.
In the example shown below, the incline rises a height
H over a horizontal distance L. This results in the incline
having a grade of (H/L) * 100%.
Note: Ground conditions and terrain may affect the
forklifts ability to operate on these inclines.
INCLINE GRADE = (H/L) * 100%
L
H