TM10-3930-660-10 Do   not   exceed   30%   grade   (17°)   laterally.   Vehicle  becomes   unstable   and fluid   levels   are   shifted.   Internal   components   may   not   be   properly lubricated   causing   vehicle   damage.   Tires   may   slip   (loss   of   traction)   or vehicle   may   tip,   causing   possible   operator   injury   or   death. (b)   With   or   without   rated   capacity   load,   for   maximum   lateral   stability,   do   not   exceed   30‰ grade   (17°). b.  Starting Travel Procedures. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) With  the  engine  at  idle  speed,  depress  the  brake  pedal  to  apply  the  service  brakes. Make  sure  the  travel  select  lever  is  in  the  Neutral  “N”  position. Ensure  that  the  forks  are  raised  at  least  24  inches  above  the  ground. Place  the  range  select  lever  to  the  desired  gear  ratio. Push  the  parking  brake  lever  down  to  release  the  parking  brake. Move  the  travel  select  lever  to  the  Forward  “F  position  for  forward  travel,  or  down  to  the Reverse   “R”   position   for   reverse   travel. Release  the  brake  pedal  and  press  the  accelerator  pedal  to  control  vehicle  speed. c. Changing   Direction   of   Travel. d.  Changing Gear Ratios. Operating  the  vehicle  with  a  heavy  load  in  high  gear  will  cause  the  torque converter   to   slip   excessively   and   the   transmission   may   overheat. Upshifting  and  downshifting  should  be  done  in  the  normal  sequence  of  speeds. DO  NOT  STOP  QUICKLY.  The  load  may  drop  off  the  forks  causing damage   or   personal   injury. (1)   Depress   the   brake   or   transmission   disconnect   pedal   to   apply   the   service   brakes   and   bring   the vehicle  to  a  complete  stop. When   changing NOTE direction   of   travel,  reduce   engine   speed. (2)   Move   the   travel   select   lever   through   Neutral,   “N”   to   the   desired   direction. 2-30