Operation of Equipment

TM10-3930-628-12

Perform the after-operation services (para

To change direction of travel, release

accelerator and depress brake pedal (fig. 2-2) to .halt

movement. After truck comes to a complete stop. move

2-11. Operation of Equipment

forward and reverse lever to direction desired (F for

The following paragraphs and illustrations describe truck

forward; R for reverse). Depress' accelerator to increase

operation under usual conditions. 2-12. Moving the Truck

motor speed and move truck.

a. Refer to paragraph 2-9 and start the truck.

g. After completing movement and with truck

b. Raise forks slightly to clear ground by

parked, refer to paragraph 2-10 to stop truck. Park truck

pulling lift control lever (fig. 2-2) to rear.

on level surface if possible. If necessary to park truck on

c. Place forward and reverse lever (fig. 2-2) in

an incline, block at least two wheels in event of parking

F for forward movement or R for reverse movement.

brake failure.

d. Depress accelerator (fig. 2-2) to increase

Caution: Make sure forks are lowered to the

motor speed and move truck. Control speed of travel with

ground.

pressure on accelerator.

2-13. Lifting and Transporting a Load

Warning: Use caution when approaching

doorways, aisles, intersections, or other workers.

a. Refer to paragraph 2-12 and move the truck

e. Control direction of movement by turning

to the vicinity of the load.

steering wheel (fig. 2-2) to guide truck. Caution: Avoid

b. As truck nears load, bring truck to a halt

sudden stopping and starting. Reduce speed on turns.

and raise or lower forks to position them under a load.

Caution: Avoid sudden stopping and

Refer to figure 2-6 for lifting operations.

starting. Reduce speed on turns.

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