Operating the Truck

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Operating the Truck

a. Lift and Tilt Controls.

(1) To raise the forks, pull the lift control lever back. Push the lift control lever forward to lower the forks.

When the lift control level is released, it will re-turn automatically to hold position and lifting or lower-ing operation will stop.

(2) To tilt the mast forward, push the tilt control lever forward. Pull the tilt control lever back to tilt the forks

back. When the tilt control lever is released, it will return automatically to hold position and tilting operation will stop.

(3) Raise the forks high enough from the surface to prevent dragging when moving before putting truck in

motion.

b. Truck Operating Controls.

(1) Move transmission shift lever UP for forward motion and DOWN for reverse motion.

(2) Release parking brake by pushing forward on lever. Hold truck in place with foot brake pedal.

(3) Depress accelerator to increase engine speed and move truck in direction selected.

(4) Depress brake pedal to stop truck.

CAUTION

Come to a complete stop before changing direction.

(5) The inching control pedal permits smooth maneuvering of the truck when high engine speeds are

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