Operation Manual
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Operation
Warning
Make sure the Telehandler 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 Telehandler by applying the service brake pedal.
2. Move the travel select lever to FORWARD or REVERSE.
Figure 71. Maximum Fork Sweep
Warning
Allow for adequate clearance between the
attachment and other objects when turning.
The attachment extends beyond the front of
the Telehandler. The operator must be aware
of the maxi-
mum sweep of any attach-
ment being used, when
turning, to avoid hitting
personnel and other ob-
jects in the area to prevent
death, serious injury, or
property damage.
Warning
Use proper safety procedures and avoid
hazardous situations while operating the
Telehandler to prevent death, serious injury,
or property damage.
•
Check the work site for any hazards before operating
the Telehandler.
•
Check the work surface for loose soil conditions and
overhead power lines.
Starting 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
Telehandler.
1. Start the Telehandler. Refer to the Starting Telehandler
section in this manual.
2. Apply service brake.
3. Release parking brake.
4. Rotate the gear select switch to the gear desired.
5. Move the travel select lever to FORWARD or REVERSE for
the appropriate direction of travel.
6. Release the service brake pedal.
7. Slowly press the accelerator pedal to start travel.
Warning
DO NOT shift through multiple gears with a
single turn of the gear select lever. Allow the
engine speed to slow down before shifting to
the next lower gear. Improper use of the gear
select lever could cause transmission damage
Shifting Gears
or Telehandler tip over/roll over and could result in death or
serious injury.
The transmission has three (3) gears that can be used for trav-
eling in forward or reverse. Use Automatic (D) in normal driv-
ing situations.
To shift gears rotate the gear select lever to the next gear
while the Telehandler is traveling.
•
Use first gear (1) for highest torque and pulling power.
•
Use higher gears for higher ground speed.
•
Never travel in top gear (3) when carrying a load.
•
Allow the engine speed to slow down before shifting to
a lower gear.
Stopping Travel
1. Stop the Telehandler by applying the service brake pedal.
2. Slow the Telehandler until it comes to a complete stop.
3. Move the travel select lever to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Set the parking brake to ON (engaged).
