Lift mechanisms and controls
Lift mechanisms and controls
Pull back on the tilt control lever and hold until
the mast reaches the full back tilt position. Push
forward on the lever to return the mast to the
vertical position. Release the lever.
Be sure that there is adequate overhead
Be sure that there is adequate overhead
clearance before raising the mast.
clearance before raising the mast.
Pull back on the lift control lever and raise the
fork carriage to full height. Watch the mast
assembly as it rises. Release the lever.
If the maximum fork height is not reached, this
indicates there is an inadequate(low) oil level in
the hydraulic sump tank or severe binding within
the mast.
Push forward on the lift control lever. Watch the
mast as it lowers. When the forks reach the
floor, release the lever.
All movements of the mast, fork carriage, and lift
chains must be even and smooth, without
binding or jerking. Watch for chain wobble or
looseness; the chains should have equal tension
and move smoothly without noticeable wobble.
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Parking brake
Parking brake
Check the function of the parking brake. Release, then reapply. To check parking brake holding
capability, park the lift truck on a grade and apply the parking brake. The parking brake should
hold a lift truck with rated load on a 15% grade.
Do not operate a lift truck if the service or parking brakes are not operating properly.
Do not operate a lift truck if the service or parking brakes are not operating properly.
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Auxiliary controls
Auxiliary controls (Option)
If your lift truck is equipped with an attachment, test the control lever for correct function and
briefly operate the attachment.
Steering system
Steering system
The steering system, steering axle, and steering linkage on your truck should be inspected
The steering system, steering axle, and steering linkage on your truck should be inspected
periodically for abnormal looseness and damage, leaking seals, etc.. Also, be alert for any
periodically for abnormal looseness and damage, leaking seals, etc.. Also, be alert for any
changes in steering action. Hard steering, excessive freeplay (Looseness), or unusual
changes in steering action. Hard steering, excessive freeplay (Looseness), or unusual
sound when turning or maneuvering indicates a need for inspection or servicing.
sound when turning or maneuvering indicates a need for inspection or servicing.
Check the steering system by moving the steering handwheel in a full right turn and then in a full
left turn. Return the handwheel to the straight ahead position. The steering system components
should operate smoothly when the handwheel is turned. Never operate a truck that has a
steering system fault.
Fasten your seat belt before driving the truck.
Fasten your seat belt before driving the truck.
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