Breaking in a New Machine
Important:
Perform the following steps for the first 10
hours of machine operation:
•
Avoid hard-braking situations for the first several hours of
new machine break-in operation. New brake linings may
not be at optimum performance until several hours of use
has caused the brakes to become burnished (broken-in).
•
Refer to
Maintaining the Machine under Special Operating
Conditions (page 28)
for any special low-hour checks.
•
Check the front suspension positioning and adjust it if
necessary.
Operating the Machine
1.
Disconnect the battery charger.
2.
Sit in the operator's seat, insert the key into the On/Off
switch, and rotate the key clockwise to the On position.
3.
Move the machine-direction switch to the desired
position.
Note:
If you move the directional switch to the
Reverse position while the On/Off switch is in the On
position, a buzzer sounds to warn you that the machine
is set to move in the reverse direction.
4.
Release the parking brake.
5.
Slowly step on the accelerator pedal to drive the
machine.
Stopping the Machine
Important:
When stopping the machine on an incline,
use the service brakes to stop the machine and set the
parking brake to hold the machine in place. Using the
accelerator to stall the machine on the hill can damage
the machine.
1.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal; refer to
Accelerator Pedal (page 16)
.
2.
Slowly press the brake pedal to apply the service brakes
until the machine comes to a complete stop; refer to
Brake Pedal (page 16)
.
Note:
The stopping distance may vary depending on
the machine load and speed.
Parking the Machine
1.
Stop the machine using the service brakes by pressing
and holding the brake pedal; refer to
Brake Pedal (page
.
2.
Set the parking brake by pulling up the parking-brake
lever; refer to
Parking Brake (page 16)
.
3.
Rotate the key for the On/Off switch counterclockwise
to the Off position; refer to
On/Off Switch (page 17)
.
4.
Remove the key from the On/Off switch.
Operating the Cargo Box
Raising the Cargo Box
WARNING
Driving the machine with the cargo box raised may
cause the machine to tip or roll easier. The box
structure may become damaged if you operate the
machine with the box raised.
•
Only operate the machine when the cargo box
is down.
•
After emptying the cargo box, lower it.
CAUTION
If a load is concentrated near the back of the cargo
box when you release the latches, the box may
unexpectedly tip open injuring you or bystanders.
•
Center loads in the cargo box if possible.
•
Hold the cargo box down and ensure that no
one is leaning over the box or standing behind it
when releasing the latches.
•
Remove all cargo from the box before lifting the
box up to service the machine.
1.
Lift the latch lever that is at the either side near the
forward corner of the cargo box, and lift the box up
(
).
2.
Secure the cargo box by pulling the prop rod into the
rear detent at end of the slot that is in the left frame of
the machine (
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2
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Figure 19
1.
Latch lever
3.
Detent slot
2.
Prop rod
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