WARNING
In normal operation, the casters should continu-
ously contact the floor. As the drive tire wears,
the frame will move closer to the floor and the
casters will carry more of the load. If the caster
shims are not periodically adjusted, they will bear
too much of the lift truck weight and reduce the
necessary load on the drive tire. This can interfere
with the ability of the drive tire to control steering
and stopping functions of the truck.
To check for proper adjustment see Caster Adjust-
ment Check in this manual.
WARNING
Safety labels are installed on the lift truck to give
information about possible hazards. It is impor-
tant that all safety labels are installed on the lift
truck and can be read.
Check that all safety labels are installed in the cor-
rect locations on the lift truck. See the Parts Man-
ual or the section Frame 0100SRM1694 for the
proper locations of the safety labels.
Check the load backrest extension for cracks and
damage. Make sure the nuts and bolts for the load
backrest extension are tight.
CHECKS WITH KEY SWITCH TURNED ON
Operation
WARNING
Make sure the area around the lift truck is clear
before moving the lift truck. Always look in the di-
rection that you intend to move the lift truck. Be
careful when making checks or servicing the lift
truck.
Make sure a properly charged battery of the correct
voltage is installed and connected. Stand in the op-
erator compartment and turn the key switch to the
ON position. Stand on the brake switch, then move
the control handle for forward or reverse travel.
WARNING
Use the battery power disconnect to shut down
the truck only in an emergency.
The key switch (or toggle switch) is a two position
switch located on the right side of the dash display.
The first position is OFF (marked "O"). The second
position is ON (marked "I"). The key switch should
be used as the primary means of shutting down the
truck.
WARNING
Always wear the proper protective equipment in-
cluding eye protection and petroleum-resistant
gloves when handling hydraulic oil. Thoroughly
wash oil from exposed areas of skin as soon as
possible.
Completely lower the forks to relieve hydraulic
pressure before disassembling any part of the lift
pump or disconnecting any hydraulic hoses.
The hydraulic oil is hot at normal operating tem-
peratures. Be careful when draining the oil.
Never put your hands on pressurized hydraulic
components. Highly pressurized hydraulic oil es-
caping through pin-hole leaks can be injected into
the skin. Visually inspect to find hydraulic leaks.
CAUTION
Protect the hydraulic system from dirt and con-
taminants when servicing the hydraulic system.
Never operate the pump without the proper
amount of oil in the hydraulic system. Operating
the hydraulic pump with low oil levels will damage
the pump.
1.
Raise the forks slowly without a load. Check for
smooth operation and mechanical interference.
Mechanical interference is caused by damaged
or worn linkage or shafts or by incorrect adjust-
ment of the tension rods.
2.
Check for damaged or worn linkage bushings or
shafts.
3.
Check for missing or loose shaft pins.
4.
Check load wheels and support bearings,
shafts, and shaft pins for wear, damage, or
missing parts.
Maintenance Procedures Every 8 Hours or Daily
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