Toyota Pallet Truck Service Manual
Safety
Tie-down for Transport
00700-CL390-04, Issued: 2 February 2004
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Tie-down for Transport
To transport your Toyota pallet truck in an
over-the-road vehicle or rail car, follow these
steps:
1. Lower the forks and locate the truck in the
center of the transport vehicle.
2. Using suitable lifting device, remove the
battery. See “Battery” on page 6-8.
3. Position the adjustable chain over and
through the battery compartment.
4. Position an additional adjustable chain
over and through the battery
compartment.
5. Position the chain ends of one chain
toward the front of the vehicle bed and the
chain ends of the other chain to the rear of
the vehicle bed and draw taut.
N
OTE
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This will secure the truck to the vehicle
bed and prevent tip-over and forward or
backward movement.
6. Secure the battery according to the battery
manufacturer’s instructions. If equipped,
remove the battery cover or storage tray
from the top of the battery and store
separately.
