OPERATING PROCEDURES
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Check the operation of the following functions as de-
scribed in the Periodic Checks and Maintenance section.
·
Check the operation of the horn, gauges and indicator
lights.
·
Check the oil level in the transmission when the engine
is running at idle speed.
·
Operate the
LIFT
,
TILT
and auxiliary functions to
check for the correct operations.
·
Check the operation of the transmission, the control
lever or Monotrol pedal.
·
Check the operation of the service brakes and parking
brake.
·
Check the operation of the steering system.
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
Before operating the lift truck
FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT.
WARNING
There are a number of operations, if not performed
carefully, that can cause the lift truck to tip. If you
have not read the WARNING page in the front of this
OPERATING MANUAL, do so NOW. As you study the
following information about how to properly operate
a lift truck, remember the WARNINGS.
Basic Operating Procedures
Many people make the mistake of thinking that operating
a lift truck is the same as driving an automobile. This is
not true. It is true that some lift truck operating procedures
are as simple and obvious as driving the family automo-
bile. (e.g. Look where you are going, start and stop
smoothly, etc.) But a lift truck is a special machine de-
signed to do a much different job than an automobile. Be-
cause of the close areas in which a lift truck operates and
its other operating characteristics (like rear wheel steering
and tail swing), every operator must receive additional
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