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11/2002

625-242

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

PRINCET

ON

PIGGY

BACK OPERA

T

OR’S MANUAL

PIGGY BACK

®

PB50/PB65

You must read and understand this
manual before operating the forklift.

Keep this manual with the forklift.

NEED HELP ?

If you have a question on the operation of

this unit...

Or

If you have a problem on this or any other

Princeton product...

Contact your local dealer.

A comprehensive dealer listing is 

available at www.piggy-back.com 

Or call

Princeton Delivery Systems

1-800-331-5851

Summary of Contents for PIGGY BACK PB50

Page 1: ...before operating the forklift Keep this manual with the forklift NEED HELP If you have a question on the operation of this unit Or If you have a problem on this or any other Princeton product Contact...

Page 2: ...hanges in specifi cations or designs without incurring obligation Please check with your Princeton dealer for possible updates or revisions Copyright 2002 Princeton Delivery Systems Inc All rights res...

Page 3: ...attempts with a cool down period 120 seconds two minutes between each cranking attempt After three 3 cranking attempts the solenoid must be allowed to cool down to ambient temperatures before making...

Page 4: ...and super vision You should read this manual and make it available to your operators and their supervisors You can get it from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers 345 East 47th Street United...

Page 5: ...our responsibility Know your forklift s capabilities and limits Follow all instructions in this manual 4 10 Specifications DEUTZ ENGINE See Deutz engine manual CAUTION Do not use ether or starting flu...

Page 6: ...ations and explanations in this manual will help you improve your skill and knowledge as a professional forklift operator while taking full advantage of the capabilities and safety features of your fo...

Page 7: ...hat if not followed may lead to personal injury WARNING Is used when a hazard exists which can result in injury or death if proper precautions are not taken DANGER Is used when extreme hazard exists w...

Page 8: ...ction 8 Connect hose to exhaust do not run engine in closed area without venting 9 Operator must remain in seat while engine is running 7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE FILTRATION OF YOUR PB SERIES Your...

Page 9: ...onto stands Rear Jacking With forklift in Service Position Engine Off 1 Use a hydraulic jack of 5 ton capacity minimum 2 Position jack under frame at rear 3 Position jack stand under frame 4 Slowly lo...

Page 10: ...uch as lights wiring pipes sprinklers etc Leave forklift unattended CHANGES TO THE FORKLIFT Affecting capacity or operation must have manufacturer s prior written approval Involving rebuild replacemen...

Page 11: ...or jerking Push tilt control away from you mast should tilt forward As the control is pushed more the mast should tilt faster Report any sticking or jerking Pull tilt control toward you mast should t...

Page 12: ...ramps or inclines Stopping distances going down grades will be longer Slow down and allow enough room at the bottom of grades to stop Travel with forks raised only far enough to clear road surface an...

Page 13: ...should also be avoided on sloped surfaces 12 8 Inspection INSPECTION WITH ENGINE OFF Do this inspection with the forklift in a safe parked position Warning and safety devices Push horn button horn mus...

Page 14: ...kes work after towing and repairs are completed Remove the bolt and install the cap before operating the PIGGY BACK Drive hub will not operate unless the bolt is removed TOWING FORKLIFT Fasten a chain...

Page 15: ...H AND CONTROLS MOUNTING HOOK 14 WHEEL MOTOR AND TIRE MAST 6 Transport EASY HITCH Lower the PIGGY BACK to the ground Tilt the top of the mast forward to lower the rear tire Drive the PIGGY BACK straigh...

Page 16: ...age 4 6 inches 40 3 Forklift Description 15 WARNING LIGHTS left to right TOP Engine Temp Oil Pressure Alternator BOTTOM Blank Blank Filter Indicator KEY SWITCH LEFT OFF RIGHT ONE POSITION ACCESSORY RI...

Page 17: ...the right and hold on pre heat for several seconds Pre heat engine several times in colder climates Turn the key to the right and start engine When the engine starts release ignition switch If the eng...

Page 18: ...t engine of stalled vehicle If vehicle does not start after cranking for ten seconds STOP PROCE DURE More than ten seconds seldom starts the engine unless some mechanical adjustments are made After ve...

Page 19: ...y follow this rule Do not casually rest foot on motion pedal Motion pedal controls speed and direction of travel IMPORTANT NOTE Your unit may be equipped with a seat belt brake interlock The seat belt...

Page 20: ...Three Wheel Drive 3WD With the switch in the lower position the forklift will be in 3WD and power is applied to all three wheels 3WD IS THE NORMAL OPERATING MODE Trac Loc Rock switch toward mast and t...

Page 21: ...l is turned Right Turning steering wheel right when you want to turn right The forklift responds quicker the more the more the wheel is turned 6 Transport EASY HITCH Mounting the PIGGY BACK to the tra...

Page 22: ...nt Tire Pads Hitch Pins with Lynch Pin Attached Support Pins mounted to the Transport Vehicle Hooks Mounted to the PIGGY BACK 5 Operation LIFT CONTROL 21 Up Push lift control away from you the forks w...

Page 23: ...you the mast will tilt back ward As the control is pulled more the mast will tilt faster 5 Operation SAFETY SIGNS 33 Motion Pedal NEVER put your body between the horizontal carriage and dash STAY awa...

Page 24: ...5 Operation SIDE SHIFTER CONTROL OPTIONAL Left Push side shifter control away from you the forks will move left As the control is pushed more the forks will move faster Right Pull side shifter con tr...

Page 25: ...road surface and tilted back Starts stops turns and directional changes must be made smoothly to prevent overturn Operators must always be aware of any obstacles that may interfere with forklift trav...

Page 26: ...without extending beyond the load Raise load to clear floor Back out set the load down and posi tion correctly on forks Raise load by tilting mast back just far enough to lift load from floor Raise l...

Page 27: ...bottom of grades to stop Travel with forks raised only far enough to clear road surface and tilted back Starts stops turns and directional changes must be made smoothly to prevent overturn Operators m...

Page 28: ...retracted when utilizing the double reach feature The unit has two extend levers the tall one operates the mast movement the short one operates the scissor FIG 3 The utilization of the scissor reach f...

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