Operation Manual
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Operation
Figure 84. 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 maximum sweep
of any attachment being used,
when turning, to avoid hitting
personnel and other objects in
the area to prevent death, seri-
ous injury, or property damage.
Warning Indicators
Warning
A fault condition may trigger a pop-up dialog
box on the display describing the nature of
the fault during operation. Corresponding
red or amber warning lights will illuminate to
indicate the severity of the fault. If an Engine
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. Operate the boom to lift the forks and the carriage off the
ground to a safe travel position.
3. Apply service brake.
4. Insure that the travel select lever is in NEUTRAL position.
5. Release parking brake.
6. Rotate the gear select switch to the gear desired. Automatic
should be selected for normal driving conditions.
7. Move the travel select lever to FORWARD or REVERSE for
the appropriate direction of travel.
8. Release the service brake pedal. 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. Automatic should be selected for
normal driving conditions.
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.
Wheel Alignment
The following is the recommended wheel alignment proce-
dure:
•
Select 4 wheel steer
•
Turn the steering wheel until the rear axle centered indi-
cator is displayed on the digital display (Fig. 36).
•
Select 2 wheel steer
•
Turn steering wheel to align the front wheels straight
