Operation Manual
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Operation
Warning
Use of the frame sway control with the boom
raised above horizontal could cause tip over
resulting in death or injury. Always use the
frame sway control to level the forklift
BEFORE raising the boom above horizontal.
If the forklift cannot be leveled using the frame sway con-
trol, do not attempt to raise or place load. Reposition fork-
lift or have the surface leveled.
4. Use the frame sway control to level the forklift. For
additional information, refer to the Frame Leveling
section in this manual.
5. Align the forks at the level the load is to be placed.
6. Extend the boom slowly until the load is just above the
area where it is to be placed.
7. Lower the boom until the pallet rests in position and the
forks are free to retract.
8. Retract the forks slowly from under the load.
Load Shift
1. If the load shifts, stop the forklift immediately.
2. Lower and adjust the load to center its weight.
3. If the load shift is too great for adjustment, rearrange the
load before attempting to move the forklift.
Tow Pin & Pintle Hook (Optional)
Warning
Death or serious injury could result from
improper operation when using the tow
connection. Do not elevate the boom above
30
0
when towing. Do not exceed rated tow
capacity (500 LBS vertical load, 5,000 LBS
tow capacity).
The Pintle Hook is used for towing trailers and equipment,
rated at or below 5,000 LBS maximum capacity. Failure to
comply with this capacity limitation, or elevating the boom
above 300 when towing could result in death or serious injury.
Fig 82. Pintle Hook
Carry A Load
1. Carry the load as low as possible while maintaining good
ground clearance and visibility.
2. Back away slowly.
3. To travel with a load, use first gear (1) for highest torque
and pulling power. NEVER travel in higher gears when
carrying a load.
Place A Load
1. Before placing the load, refer to the appropriate load
capacity chart to determine safe boom extension range.
2. Position the forklift and place the Gear Selector in Neutral
(N).
3. Set the Parking Brake switch to ON (engaged).