OPERATING PROCEDURES
28
Checks With the
Engine Running
WARNING
FASTEN YOUR
SEAT BELT!
The seat belt is in-
stalled to help the
operator stay on the
truck if the lift truck
tips over. IT CAN
ONLY HELP IF IT IS
FASTENED.
The operator must be aware that the lift truck can tip over.
There is a great risk that the operator or someone else can
be killed or injured if trapped or hit by the truck as it tips
over. The risk of injury can be reduced if the operator stays
on the truck. If the truck tips over do not jump off.
The SEAT BELT AND HIP RESTRAINT BRACKET provide
a means to help the operator keep the head and torso sub-
stantially within the confines of the truck frame and over-
head guard if a tipover occurs. This protection system is
intended to reduce the risk of the head and torso being
trapped between the truck and the ground, but it can not
protect the operator against all possible injury in a tipover.
Make sure that the area around the lift truck is clear before
starting the engine or making any operational checks. Be
careful when making the checks. If the lift truck is stationary
during a check, apply the parking brake and put the trans-
mission in
NEUTRAL
. Proceed carefully.
Check the operation of the following functions as described
in the MAINTENANCE section.
•
Check the operation of the horn, gauges and indicator
lights.
•
Check the oil level in the transmission:
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