Operation Manual
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Operation
Functional Tests
Warning
Perform a pre-operation inspection and func-
tional tests at the beginning of each work
shift. Perform the pre-operation inspection
first. DO NOT perform the pre-operation
inspection with the engine running or hot.
Contact with moving or heated parts could cause death or
serious injury.
Perform the pre-operation inspection and
functional tests in an open area and away
from any other obstacles or equipment. In-
spections and functional tests may require
assistance. Keep the assistant visible and a
safe distance from the telehandler to prevent death or se-
rious injury.
Remove telehandler from service and place
“Do Not Operate” tags on the starter switch
and steering wheel if anything is found to be
in need of repair or maintenance, defective,
or unsafe in any way.
The safety, efficiency, and service life of your reach
telehandler will be increased by performing functional
tests at the beginning of each shift. If any of the items in
the functional tests are not operating properly or within set
tolerances, stop the telehandler, follow proper shut down
procedures, tag the telehandler with “Do Not Operate”
tags, and have a qualified mechanic service or repair the
telehandler before placing it into service again.
Release the parking brake.
Operate the telehandler in forward and reverse.
Test the service and parking brakes.
•
Apply the service brake pedal after the telehandler
begins to move and the telehandler should stop
immediately.
•
Apply the parking brake. The telehandler should
not move unless the parking brake is released.
Test each steering function. Operate the telehandler in
forward and reverse at low speed and turn the steering
wheel approximately 1/2 turn in each direction for each
of the following modes:
•
Align the wheels and set the Steering Select switch
to crab steering.
•
Align the wheels and set the Steering Select switch
to 2 wheel (2W) steering.
•
Align the wheels and set the Steering Select switch
to 4 wheel (4W) steering.
Check the gauges on the display after the engine warms
to the proper operating range.
•
Check the voltage gauge. The voltage gauge
should read between 12.5 to 14 Volts.
•
Check the engine coolant temperature gauge. The
engine coolant temperature gauge should read be-
tween 180
0
to 200
0
F.
•
The Oil Pressure Indicator will be displayed when
the engine oil pressure is below normal. If the
Oil Pressure Indicator comes on during normal
operation, stop the telehandler, follow proper
shut down procedures, tag telehandler with “Do
Not Operate” tags, and have a qualified mechanic
service or repair the telehandler BEFORE placing it
into service again.
Operate the joystick forward and backward to lower
and raise boom.
Operate the joystick left and right to retract and extend
boom.
Operate the attachment tilt thumbstick up and down to
tilt the attachment.
Operate the auxiliary attachment control if an auxiliary
attachment is being used.
Turn work lights on and off.
Press the horn button to sound the horn.
Place the travel select lever in reverse to sound the
backup alarm.
NOTE:
The enable trigger must be actuated for boom
functions to operate.