OPERATING PROCEDURES
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Powershift transmission
when the direction control
lever is in
NEUTRAL
and the engine is running at idle
speed.
Oil clutch
when the direction control lever is in
NEU-
TRAL
and the engine is running at idle speed.
•
Operate the
LIFT
,
TILT
, and auxiliary functions to check
for the correct operations.
•
Check the operation of the transmission, MONOTROL
pedal or the direction control lever and accelerator ped-
al.
•
Check the operation of the service brakes and parking
brake.
•
Check the operation of the steering system.
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
WARNING
Before operat-
ing the lift truck
FASTEN YOUR
SEAT BELT.
There are a number of operations, if not performed
carefully, that can cause the lift truck to tip. If you have
not read the WARNING page in the front of this Operat-
ing Manual, do so NOW. As you study the following in-
formation about how to properly operate a lift truck,
remember the WARNINGS.
NOTE:
Lift trucks manufactured before November 1, 2005
are equipped with the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
type seat belts. The seat belt must fasten securely. Make
sure the seat belt extends and retracts smoothly and is not
frayed or torn. If the seat belt is damaged or does not oper-
ate properly, it must be replaced.
NOTE:
Lift trucks manufactured after November 1, 2005 are
equipped with the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) style
seat belt. When the ELR seat belt is properly buckled
across the operator, the belt will permit slight operator re-
positioning without activating the locking mechanism. If the
truck tips, travels off a dock, or comes to a sudden stop, the
locking mechanism will be activated and hold the operator’s
lower torso in the seat.
Basic Operating Procedures
Many people make the mistake of thinking that operating a
lift truck is the same as driving an automobile. This is not
true. It is true that some lift truck operating procedures are
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