8.
Fasten the chain to the lift truck. Make sure
the tow chain has the capacity to tow the
weight. Carefully fasten the tow chain
completely around the motor and battery
compartments on top of the forks. The chain
must not cause damage to either lift truck.
9.
Steer the lift truck with the control handle
while it is being towed. Use one hand and walk
to one side of the truck. DO NOT get between
the towing vehicle and the lift truck.
10.
Connect the battery connectors to disengage
the brake.
11.
Tow the lift truck slowly.
12.
If another lift truck that has the drive wheels
near the forks is used to tow the disabled lift
truck, that lift truck must have weight added to
the forks. The total weight of the lift truck and
load must be equal to or greater than the
weight of the disabled lift truck. Install a load
of approximately half the maximum capacity on
the forks of the lift truck that is used for
towing. This load will increase the traction of
the lift truck. Keep the load on the forks
lowered as much as possible.
If the lift truck used for towing has a master drive
unit (MDU) or drive unit similar to this lift truck,
DO NOT add weight to the forks. Additional
weight on the forks may DECREASE the traction of
the drive wheel(s). Make sure that the lift truck has
a total weight equal to or greater than the weight of
the disabled lift truck.
13.
Make sure the Brake Override Circuit is
disconnected from the Brake Harness prior to
operating the lift truck.
HOW TO PUT THE LIFT TRUCK ON
BLOCKS
WARNING
DO NOT put the lift truck on blocks if the surface
is not solid, even, and level. Make sure that any
blocks used to support the lift truck are solid,
one-piece units. Put a block in front and back of
the tires touching the ground to prevent
movement of the lift truck.
DO NOT raise the lift truck by attaching an
overhead lifting device to areas that can be
damaged. Some of these points are not designed
to support the weight of the lift truck. The lift truck
can be damaged or it can fall, causing serious
injury. Attach the chain or sling to a support
structure of the lift truck frame.
DO NOT make repairs or adjustments unless
specifically authorized to do so. Repairs and
adjustments must be performed by trained service
technicians.
How to Raise the Drive/Steer Tire
1.
Put blocks on both the front and back sides of
the load wheels to prevent movement of the lift
truck. Refer to Figure 3.
Use a special low-clearance hydraulic jack,
crane, or another lift truck to raise the drive tire.
Make sure that the jack, crane, or other lift truck
has the correct capacity rating. The capacity
must equal at least two-thirds (2/3) the weight of
the lift truck, including the battery. See the
nameplate for the lift truck weight.
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