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Start Safely
Know the exact starting procedures for this truck. See
the manufacturer’s manual(s) for starting procedures.
— Sit in the operator’s seat and adjust the seat so you
can operate all the controls properly.
— Close or secure the cab door if equipped.
— Fasten the seat belt.
— Familiarize yourself with warning devices, gauges and
operating controls.
— Clear the area of all persons.
— Ensure the parking brake (if equipped) is engaged
and put all controls including those for auxiliary
equipment in the neutral/park position.
— Sound the horn.
— Start the truck according to either normal or
cold starting procedures as instructed in the
manufacturer’s operator’s manual.
If it is necessary to run the engine or operate the truck
within an enclosed area, be positive there is adequate
ventilation.
WARNING! Never operate any type of engine without
proper ventilation—exhaust fumes can kill.
Sit in
Operator’s Seat,
Fasten Seat Belt
Set Brakes,
Place All Controls
In Neutral
Know Starting
Procedure,
Read Manual
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Start Safely
Starting Aids
Do not
use ether/cold-start fl uid if the engine is
equipped with an intake manifold preheater.
Do not
carry loose cans of starting fl uid on the machine
while operating.
If booster cables are used, follow the instructions in
the manufacturer’s manual(s). The operator must be in
the operator’s seat when boost starting the engine so
that the machine will be under control when the engine
starts. Boost starting is a two-person operation.
A battery explosion or a run-away machine could result
from improper starting procedures.
Never boost start a frozen battery. (See page 46,
Avoid
Battery Explosion
.)
After Starting The Engine
Observe gauges, instruments, and warning lights to
ensure that they are functioning and their readings are
within the operating range.
Run An Operating Check
Do not use a machine that is not in proper operating
condition. It is the
operator’s responsibility
to check
the condition of all systems, and to run the check in a
safe area.
WARNING!
Prevent serious injury.
Do not allow
anyone to stand within the operating work radius of
the rough terrain forklift truck.
Contact with moving
parts of the machine or attachments can cause serious
crushing injury or death.
Check
Instruments
and Controls
Clear
Bystanders
Summary of Contents for 418-12
Page 59: ...BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 27 Introduction 3 Right side of machine Fig 4 30 20 ...
Page 60: ...3 28 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 Introduction Front of machine Fig 5 ...
Page 61: ...BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 29 Introduction 3 Rear of machine Fig 6 30 20 ...
Page 63: ...BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 31 Introduction 3 Outside right of the vehicle Fig 8 ...
Page 64: ...3 32 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 Introduction Inside the cabin Fig 9 ...
Page 65: ...BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 33 Introduction 3 Engine compartment interior Fig 10 ...
Page 66: ...3 34 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 Introduction Outside front of the vehicle Fig 11 ...
Page 67: ...BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 35 Introduction 3 Outside rear of the vehicle Fig 12 ...
Page 326: ...5 170 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_5_Bedienung fm 5 Operation ...
Page 338: ...6 12 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_6_Transport fm 6 Transport ...
Page 426: ...7 88 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_7_Wartung fm 7 Maintenance ...
Page 462: ...8 36 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_8_Betriebsstoerung fm 8 Malfunctions Notes ...
Page 499: ...BA 418 12 1 0 BA_418_12_V1_usSIX fm S 7 Index ...
Page 500: ...S 8 BA 418 12 1 0 BA_418_12_V1_usSIX fm Index ...
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