DESCRIPTION
The operator controls of the ECHO 3000™ lift
truck consist of the control handle, the battery
disconnect lever, the steering tiller, the brake
pedal, the key switch, and the light and auxiliary
selector switches (if so equipped).
The control handle is a molded plastic handle
used to control travel, lift, tilt, sideshift and
auxiliary functions (if so equipped), and the horn.
Travel and lift are proportionally controlled by
moving the control handle forward or backward,
and left or right. Tilt and sideshift are single
speed functions controlled by a four way rocker
on the top of the handle. Auxiliary functions are
controlled by the sideshift switches and a rocker
switch on the display. The horn switch is located
on the edge of the handle, under the thumb.
The control handle is mounted to a dual-axle
mechanism with a potentiometer on both axes for
the travel and lift proportional controls. Return
springs keep the handle centered, and stop
blocks limit the movement of the handle.
The battery disconnect lever mechanically
separates the battery connectors, cutting power to
the truck. The truck connector is mounted to the
frame. When the lever is pushed forward, it
pushes against the battery connector and
separates it from the truck connector.
The steering tiller controls the direction of the
steer fork and wheels. The steering tiller is
covered in the STEERING section.
The brake pedal releases the parking brakes of
the lift truck and enables traction functions. The
brake pedal is covered in the BRAKES section.
The key switch is located on the operator display.
It has three positions,
O
,
I
,
II
. In position
O
, no
truck functions are available. In the
I
position, the
system controller is powered up. When rotated to
the
II
position, power is available to all systems.
For more information, refer to the ELECTRICAL
section.
The light and auxiliary selector switches are
rocker switches on the operator display. On
trucks without lights or auxiliary equipment, there
are blank panels inserted in their place. These
switches are covered in the ELECTRICAL
section.
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lectric
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ounterbalance
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igh
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utput
Operator Controls
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5.1
OPERATOR CONTROLS
Refer to OPERATOR CONTROLS in the PARTS Manual for illustrations.
