Section IV. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

flow to the starter motor solenoid. The ignition switch

system to determine the cause of the low pressure.

must be turned to the right when the engine is to be

(2) Ammeter. The ammeter is connected into the

started. Pressing the starter button allows current to

main battery circuit and indicates whether the battery is

flow to energize the starter solenoid for cranking the

charging or discharging. A needle deflection to the

engine.

charge side indicates the battery is being charged by the

(9) Choke control. The choke control, located on

alternator and a deflection to the discharge side

the left side of the instrument panel, controls the

indicates the battery is discharging.

carburetor choke plate. Pull the choke knob all the way

(3) Coolant temperature gage.

The coolant

out when starting a cold engine. Push the choke knob in

temperature gage indicates temperature of coolant

gradually as the engine warms up.

circulating in the engine cooling system. If the engine is

b. Instruments.

overheating, stop the engine and refer to table 2-1.

(1) Oil pressure gage. The oil pressure gage

(4) Fuel gage. The fuel gage is located on the

indicates the pressure of the oil circulating through the

left side of the instrument panel. The fuel gage

engine. The indicator should register approximately 25

indicates the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.

to 30 psi under normal idling conditions. A cold engine

The gage is divided into four equal graduations from

will normally have a higher oil pressure than an engine

empty (E) to full (F).

that is warm.

(5) Hour meter. The hour meter is located on the

Caution: Always check the oil pressure gage

right side of the instrument panel. The meter reads up

to 9,999.9 hours and then repeats.

immediately after starting the engine. If the gage

does not register or oil pressure is low, stop the

engine immediately and check the lubrication

Section IV. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

Caution: Do not operate the starter motor for

2-6.

General

a. The instructions in this section are for the

more than 30 seconds at a time. If the engine does

information and guidance of personnel responsible for

not start, allow the starter motor to cool for

operation of the F60-24PS-180 Forklift Truck.

approximately two minutes before attempting to

again start the engine.

b. The operator must know how to perform every

operation of which the F60-24PS-180 Forklift Truck is

(6) After starting the engine, gradually push in the

capable. This section contains instructions on starting

choke control knob as the engine warms up. It is not

and stopping the truck, on operation of the truck, and on

necessary to use the choke during normal operation or

coordinating the basic motions to perform the specific

when starting a warm engine.

tasks for which the equipment is designed. Since nearly

Note. Excessive use of the choke dilutes the

every job presents a different problem, the operator may

crankcase oil causing wear of piston rings and

have to vary given procedures to fit the individual job.

cylinder walls. It is recommended that engine oil be

changed more frequently in cold weather because

2-7.

Starting

of this condition.

a. Before starting the truck, refer to paragraph 3-4

and perform the required daily preventive maintenance

2-8.

Stopping

services.

a. Gradually apply pressure to the foot brake pedal,

b. Start the engine in the following manner.

depressing the inching pedal when required to prevent

the engine from stalling before stopping.

(1) Place the shifting lever in the neutral position.

Warning: Always lower the forks to the ground

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

before leaving the lift truck unattended.

(3) Partially depress the

accelerator

pedal

b. When parking, pull the hand brake lever back,

(approximately 1/3 of its travel).

place the shift lever in neutral, and lower the forks to the

(4) Pull the choke knob all the way out when the

floor.

engine is cold.

c. Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes before

(5) Turn the ignition switch all the way to the right

turning off the ignition switch. This will allow the engine

to the start position. Press the starter button to crank

to cool off gradually. After idling for a short while, turn

the engine. Release the starter button as soon as the

the ignition switch to the OFF position.

engine starts.

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