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HOW TO MOVE A DISABLED LIFT TRUCK
WARNING
Use extra caution when towing a lift truck if any of the
following conditions exist:
a. Brakes do not operate correctly.
b. Steering does not operate correctly.
c. Tires are damaged.
d. Traction conditions are bad.
e. The lift truck must be towed on a slope.
If the engine cannot run, there is no power available
for the hydraulic steering system and the service
brakes. This condition can make the lift truck difficult
to steer and stop. If the lift truck uses power from the
engine to help apply the brakes, the application of the
brakes will be more difficult. Poor traction can cause
the disabled lift truck or towing vehicle to slide. A
slope will also make the lift truck more difficult to
stop.
Never lift and move a disabled lift truck unless the dis-
abled lift truck MUST be moved and cannot be towed.
A lift truck used to move a disabled lift truck MUST
have a capacity rating equal to or greater than the
weight of the disabled lift truck. The capacity of the lift
truck used to move a disabled lift truck must have a
load center equal to half the width of the disabled lift
truck. See the nameplate of the disabled lift truck for
the approximate total weight. The forks must extend
the full width of the disabled lift truck. Put the weight
center of the disabled lift truck on load center of the
forks. Be careful to not damage the under side of the
lift truck.
How To Tow The Lift Truck
1. The towed lift truck must have an operator.
2. Tow the lift truck slowly.
3. Raise the carriage and forks approximately 30 cm (12
inches) from the surface. Install a chain to prevent the car-
riage and mast channels from moving.
4. If another lift truck is used to tow the disabled lift truck, that
lift truck must have an equal or larger capacity than the dis-
abled lift truck. Install approximately 1/2 of a capacity load on
the forks of the lift truck that is being used to tow the disabled
lift truck. This 1/2 capacity load will increase the traction of
the lift truck. Keep the load as low as possible.
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