Xtreme XR1270, Operation & Safety Manual

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XR1270 Operator Cab
 Warning
DO NOT adjust the seat or seat belt while
the forklift is moving. Keep both hands on
the wheel while the forklift is moving to
prevent loss of forklift control which could
result in death or serious injury.
Before starting the engine, adjust the seat for position and
comfort (refer to the Operator Seat section of this manual)
and then adjust the seat belt as follows:
1.
Grasp the free end of the seat belt (located on the left
side of the seat) and make sure the belt webbing is
not twisted or entangled in any portion of the seat
assembly
2.
Pull the retractable seat belt across your lap Position
the seat belt as low on your body as possible
3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle (on the right side
of the seat) until a “click” is heard
4. Make sure seat belt retracts snugly across your lap
Rear View Mirrors
Two (2) adjustable rear view mirrors are provided to aid
the operator’s rear vision One (1) rear-view mirror is
mounted on the upper left of the operator’s cab
Figure 6-14. Cab-Mounted Mirror.
Figure 6-15. Frame Mounted Mirror.
Controls and Indicators
Travel Select Lever
The travel select lever has three (3) positions:
FORWARD, NEUTRAL, and REVERSE, which change the
direction of travel
Table 6. Travel Select Lever
Position Purpose
F Forward UP Position (Away from the operator)
N Neutral CENTER Position
R Reverse DOWN Position (Toward the operator)
Figure 6-16. Travel Select Lever.
The travel select lever automatically locks when it is in the
NEUTRAL position The operator must raise and move
the travel select lever when changing to the FORWARD or
REVERSE position
NOTE: The travel select lever must be in the
NEUTRAL position to start the reach forklift
NOTE: The back-up alarm automatically sounds when the
travel select lever is in the REVERSE position