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SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Rules
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VEHICLE CONTROLS
1) Key-Switch
A key-switch, located on the right center side of the
instrument panel, turns on the vehicle. Rotate the key
clockwise to turn the vehicle power on, counterclockwise
to turn the vehicle power off.
The key-switch should be in the “OFF” position whenever
the operator leaves the vehicle.
This switch is also designed to secure and disable the
vehicle. The key can only be removed when the key-
switch is in the “OFF” position.
2) Forward-Off-Reverse Switch
The forward-off-reverse switch, located on the right side
of the instrument panel, determines the direction of travel
of the vehicle. Push the top of the switch to engage the
forward direction. Push the bottom of the switch to
engage the reverse direction.
DO NOT SWITCH from forward to reverse or vice-versa
while the vehicle is in motion. Make sure the vehicle is
completely stopped before shifting.
The forward-off-reverse switch should be in the center
“OFF” position, with the key-switch off and the park brake
set whenever the operator leaves the vehicle.
Hi-Low Switch (optional)
The high-low switch will be switch #5 or #7 depending
on what other electrical options are installed (see above).
Toggle the switch lever up for normal speed. Toggle the
switch lever down for slow speed.
5) Accessory Switch (Optional)
The accessory switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel and to the right of the headlight switch.
Push the top of the switch to turn on the accessory. Push
the bottom of switch to turn off the accessory. The
accessory can be turned on with the key switch in the
“OFF” position. If a vehicle is equipped with windshield
wipers and one or more accessories, the windshield
wipers are controlled from this switch. Other accessories
are controlled from the auxiliary switch.
Steering
The steering wheel and steering system are similar to
an automobile. To turn right,
turn the steering wheel
clockwise. To turn left, turn
the steering wheel counter-
clockwise. If equipped with
tilt steering, the release lever
is located on the lower left
of the steering column. Pull
the lever up to reposition the
steering wheel.
8) Horn Switch
The horn switch is located on the right side of the
instrument panel. Depress the switch to sound the horn,
release it to turn it off.
6) Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left of the
instrument panel. Push the top of the switch to turn the
lights on. Push the bottom of the switch to turn the lights
off.
4) Battery Status Indicator, Analog
The battery status indicator is located to the left of the
hour meter. The normal operating range is in the green
zone. Park the vehicle for a few minutes for an accurate
reading. The vehicle needs charging if it is in the yellow
zone. During and immediately following charging, the
needle will be in the red zone to the right. The needle
will move through the green zone toward the yellow zone
as the batteries discharge. Charge the batteries when
the needle is in the yellow zone. If it is in the red zone to
the left, the batteries are empty and the truck should be
taken out of service and charged to avoid damaging the
batteries.
3) Hour Meter
The hour meter is located to the right of the battery status
indicator. It records the number of hours the vehicle has
been in operation.
7) Auxiliary Switch (Optional)
Other electrical accessories are controlled from the
auxiliary switch or switches. The actual function of the
switch may vary depending on the electrical option
installed.