TM 10-3930-671-10 Operation How To Operate The Truck Using the tilt control, tilt the upright back slightly to raise the fork tips above the floor. Raising the forks and tilting them back prevents the forks from  catching  on  possible  obstructions  and  reduces  the wear on the fork blades if they strike or drag on the floor. Put  your  foot  on  the  accelerator  pedal  and  push  down smoothly until the truck is moving at the desired speed. Be alert for pedestrians, other vehicles, or obstructions in the path of travel. E-78