Operation Manual
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Lockout / Tagout
Fig 85. Battery Disconnect Switch
Warning
If telehandler is unsafe for operation or maintenance, the
defect or defects must be clearly documented and posted
in a conspicuous place on the telehandler. Failure to comply
could result in death, serious injury, or property damage.
Return Telehandler to Service
When the telehandler has been repaired and made safe for
operation and maintenance, perform the following procedure
to return telehandler to service.
1.
Remove lock and “DO NOT OPERATE” tag from battery
disconnect switch.
2.
Close engine access cover.
3.
Remove “DO NOT OPERATE” tags from steering wheel and
ignition key.
Fig 86. DO NOT OPERATE Tag
Do Not Operate - Accident Prevention Tags
Before beginning any maintenance or service, place a Do Not
Operate Tag on both the starter key switch and the steering
wheel, stating that the vehicle should not be operated. Do
Not Operate Tags, which can be cut out and used, are included
at the end of this manual. Retain these Tags for use at a later
date.
New or Additional Operators
At the time of original purchase, the purchaser of this vehicle
was instructed by the seller on its proper use. If this vehicle is
to be used by an employee or is loaned or rented to someone
other than the purchaser, make certain that the new operator
is trained, in accordance with OSHA regulations, and reads and
understands this Operation & Safety Manual before operating
the vehicle.
In addition, make sure that the new operator has completed
a walk-around inspection of the vehicle, is familiar with all the
labels on the vehicle, and has demonstrated the correct use
of all controls.
Lockout/Tagout Procedure
Perform the following procedure to lockout and tagout the
telehandler. This procedure, requiring a lock and danger
tags, are to be used whenever the telehandler is unsafe for
operation or maintenance.
Removing Telehandler From Service
1. Attach “DO NOT OPERATE” tags to the steering wheel and
the ignition key.
2. Open engine access cover.
3. Set battery disconnect switch to OFF.
4. Lock battery disconnect switch.
5. Attach “DO NOT OPERATE” tag to battery disconnect
switch.
6. If you use the Battery Disconnect Switch, you should
wait 2 minutes after the engine is shut down before
disconnecting the battery with the switch. This operation
is necessary so that the engine ECU has enough time to
write the data from the volatile memory after the engine
is off.
THROWING THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH TOO EARLY
MAY CONFUSE THE ECU IF THE WRITING PROCESS IS NOT
COMPLETED.
Lockout/Tagout