Third Edition • Sixth Printing
Operator's Manual
Inspections
Part No. 237108
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Function Tests
1
Select a test area that is firm, level and free of
obstruction. Be sure there is no load on the
forks or attachment.
2
Enter the cab and sit on the seat.
3
Adjust the seat and steering column, if
needed.
4
Fasten the seat belt.
5
Adjust the mirrors, if required.
6
Be sure the parking brake is on and the
transmission control is in neutral.
7
Start the engine. See Starting the Engine in
the Operating Instructions section.
Test the Single Control Handle (if
equipped)
8
Using the control handle, momentarily raise
the boom, extend the boom, retract the boom
and lower the boom.
Result: All functions should operate smoothly.
9
Using the control handle and the red thumb
switch, momentarily tilt the forks up and tilt the
forks down.
Result: All functions should operate smoothly.
10
Using the control handle and the white finger
switch, momentarily sway the machine to the
right and to the left.
Result: The frame level function should
operate smoothly.
Test the Dual Control Handles (if
equipped)
11
Using the boom control handle, momentarily
raise the boom, extend the boom, retract the
boom and lower the boom.
Result: All functions should operate smoothly.
12
Using the tilt and sway control handle,
momentarily tilt the forks up and tilt the forks
down.
Result: All functions should operate smoothly.
13
Using the tilt and sway control handle,
momentarily sway the machine to the right and
to the left.
Result: All functions should operate smoothly.
