Operation Manual
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Operation
Shut Down Procedure
1. Park telehandler on level ground, if possible.
2. Stop the telehandler by applying the service brake pedal.
3. Place the travel select lever in NEUTRAL (N) and set the
parking brake to ON (engaged).
4. Lower the boom and rest carriage on ground.
5. Turn the ignition key to OFF and remove the key.
Stopping Travel
Warning
To prevent death, serious injury, or property
damage, apply service brakes until the
telehandler comes to a complete stop, move
travel select lever to NEUTRAL (N), set the
Parking Brake switch to ON (engaged), lower
and retract the boom, and shut off the engine before exiting
the telehandler.
1. Stop the telehandler by applying the service brake pedal.
2. Slow the telehandler until it comes to a complete stop.
3. Move the travel select lever to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Set the parking brake to ON (engaged).
Warning
Make sure the telehandler comes to a
complete stop before moving the travel select
lever. A sudden change in direction of travel,
while carrying a load, can reduce stability
and/or cause the load to shift or fall, which
could result in death, serious injury, or property damage.
Changing Travel Direction
1. Stop the telehandler by applying the service brake pedal.
2. Move travel select lever to FORWARD (F) or REVERSE (R).
3. Release the service brake pedal.
4. Slowly press the accelerator pedal to start travel.
Warning
To prevent death or serious injury, the
operator must be seated with seat belt
fastened, the travel select lever set to
NEUTRAL, the Parking Brake ON (engaged),
and the area free of people and obstructions
BEFORE starting the telehandler.
1. Start the telehandler. Refer to the Starting Telehandler
section in this manual.
2. Apply service brake.
3. Release parking brake.
4. Move the travel select lever to FORWARD or REVERSE for
the appropriate direction of travel.
5. Release the service brake pedal.
6. Slowly press the accelerator pedal to start travel.
Warning
Use proper safety procedures and avoid
hazardous situations while operating the
telehandler to prevent death, serious injury,
or property damage.
•
Check the work site for any hazards before operating
the telehandler.
•
Check the work surface for loose soil conditions and
overhead power lines.
Starting Travel
Warning
Always engage the parking
brake before leaving the tele-
handler. The telehandler can
roll if the parking brake is not
ON (engaged), which could re-
sult in death, serious injury, or property damage.