Operation Manual
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XR5519
Operation
Shut Down Procedure
1. Park forklift on level ground, if possible.
2. Stop the forklift by applying the service brake pedal.
3. Place the travel select lever in NEUTRAL (N) and set the
parking brake to ON (engaged).
4. Lower the boom and rest carriage on ground.
5. Turn the ignition key to OFF and remove the key.
Stopping Travel
Warning
To prevent death, serious injury, or property
damage, apply service brakes until the forklift
comes to a complete stop, move travel select
lever to NEUTRAL (N), set the Parking Brake
switch to ON (engaged), lower and retract the
boom, and shut off the engine before exiting the forklift.
1. Stop the forklift by applying the service brake pedal.
2. Slow the forklift until it comes to a complete stop.
3. Move the travel select lever to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Set the parking brake to ON (engaged).
Warning
Make sure the forklift comes to a complete
stop before moving the travel select lever. A
sudden change in direction of travel, while
carrying a load, can reduce stability and/or
cause the load to shift or fall, which could
result in death, serious injury, or property damage.
Changing Travel Direction
1. Stop the forklift by applying the service brake pedal.
2. Move travel select lever to FORWARD (F) or REVERSE (R).
3. Release the service brake pedal.
4. Slowly press the accelerator pedal to start travel.
Warning
To prevent death or serious injury, the
operator must be seated with seat belt
fastened, the travel select lever set to
NEUTRAL, the Parking Brake ON (engaged),
and the area free of people and obstructions
BEFORE starting the forklift.
1. Start the forklift. Refer to the Starting Forklift section in
this manual.
2. Apply service brake.
3. Release parking brake.
4. Move the travel select lever to FORWARD or REVERSE for
the appropriate direction of travel.
5. Release the service brake pedal.
6. Slowly press the accelerator pedal to start travel.
Warning
Use proper safety procedures and avoid
hazardous situations while operating the
forklift to prevent death, serious injury, or
property damage.
•
Check the work site for any hazards before operating
the forklift.
•
Check the work surface for loose soil conditions and
overhead power lines.
Starting Travel
Warning
Always engage the parking
brake before leaving the fork-
lift. The forklift can roll if the
parking brake is not ON (en-
gaged), which could result in
death, serious injury, or property damage.
