Section V. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

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(2) Drive the truck forward until the load

b. Move the truck forward until the forks are

is above its resting place.

positioned under the load. Make certain the

forks are fully inserted in the pallet or under

(3) Pull up on the parking brake lever to

the load.

apply the parking brake.

c. Apply the parking brake to prevent the

(4) Move the direction control lever to the

truck from shifting position during the lifting

center-off position. Move the tilt control lever

operation.

forward and tilt the forks forward until the load

d. Move the direction control lever to the

is aligned with the tier.

center-off position.

e. Move the lift control lever to the rear and

(5) Move the lift control lever forward and

raise the load approximately 12 inches above

carefully lower the load into position on the tier.

ground level. Release the lift control lever.

Continue to lower the forks until they can be

Move the tilt control lever backward to tilt the

easily withdrawn from the pallet.

forks backward. Release the tilt control lever.

(6) Move the direction control lever to the

reverse position. Release the parking brake

2-14. Moving Load

lever, and slowly back the truck away from the

a. Move the direction control lever from the

tiered stack until the forks are clear.

center-off position to the proper position for the

desired direction of travel.

(7) Move the lift control lever forward to

b. Release the parking brake lever, depress

lower the forks into normal traveling position

the accelerator pedal, and move the load to the

(8 to 10 inches above surface).

desired location.

b. Depositing the Load in a Storage Area.

Caution: Accelerate only as needed to over-

(1) Carefully drive up to the position at

come truck gravity, release brake pedal, then

which the load is to be deposited. Depress the

continue to accelerate. Do not accelerate to the

brake pedal to halt the truck.

extent that the drive motor must overcome

brakes. This is not only detrimental to the drive

(2) Apply the parking brake, and move the

motor, but also increases brake lining wear.

direction control lever to the center-off position.

Warning: The operator must be alert at, all

(3) Move the tilt control lever forward and

times while operating the fork lift truck. Fail-

bring the mast assembly to the vertical position.

ure to observe this warning can result in serious

injury or death to the operator or other person-

(4) Move the lift control lever forward

nel.

and carefully lower the load to the ground. Con-

tinue to lower the forks until they can be easily

withdrawn from under the load.

2-15. Dopositing the Load

a. Depositing the Load on a Tiered Stack.

(5) Place the direction control lever in the

(1) Move the lift control lever to the rear

reverse position. Release the parking brake lever,

until the load reaches the desired height above

and slowly back the truck away from the de-

the tier.

posited load.

Section V. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

d. Lubricate as specified in the current lubri-

2-16. Operation in Extreme Cold (Below

cation order.

0 F.)

e. Be extremely careful when handling hoses,

a. See that hydraulic reservoir is filled to

lines, or wiring to avoid breakage.

proper level. (Refer to current lubrication

f. Wipe exposed areas dry with a clean cloth.

order.) Inspect for leaks at all accessible lines,

hoses and fittings.

2-17. Operation in Extreme Heat

b. Inspect brakes for proper operation.

a. Make certain that hydraulic reservoir is

c. Keep battery fully charged, if battery indi-

filled to proper level.

cator shows low charge or is low on electrolyte,

b. Inspect lines, and fittings for breaks, or

report this condition to proper authority.

leaks.

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