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13.3 Engine hood
(1)
(1) Tank bracket stopper
(1)
(1) Set pin (upper side)
(1)
(1) Set pin (lower side)
Opening
1.
Lift up the tank bracket stopper on the
left tank bracket and release the lock.
2.
Unlock the set pin (upper side) on the
right side of the tank bracket, by lifting it,
turn the bracket rearward, and fix the set
pin.
WARNING! Shake the tank bracket
and check that the set pin is applied
securely.
3.
For swingdown type, pull the set pin
(lower side) on the lower side of the tank
bracket for unlocking. Lower the tank
bracket and fix the set pin.
WARNING! When unlocking the tank
bracket set pin, never enter the area
under the tank bracket. Pay special at‐
tention as the tank bracket may lower
due to its own weight.
WARNING! Never unlock the set pin
when the tank is full. Otherwise, it
may cause the tank bracket to lower
suddenly, which can cause personal in‐
jury.
4.
Open the engine hood according to in
structions in “BODY COMPONENTS”
chapter.
Closing
Close the engine hood according to instruc
tions in “BODY COMPONENTS” chapter.
13.4 Operating LPGpowered forklift
Starting the engine (LPG models)
(1)
(1) Outflow valve
(2)
(2) Pipe valve
1.
Set the control lever in the neutral posi
tion and apply the parking brake.
2.
Turn the outflow valve of the tank coun
terclockwise to open it.
3.
Be sure that the pipe valve is open.
4.
Wait for the engine to start running, and
set the key switch to the ON position.
5.
Let the engine idle for 5 to 6 minutes.
CAUTION! Never depress the acceler‐
ator pedal repeatedly or hold it down
completely during starting. The en‐
gine will not start easily.
CAUTION! Never depress the acceler‐
ator pedal completely. It will send an
extra amount of LPG and may freeze
the regulator and damage the engine.
Starting the engine (GasolineLPG models)
If the ambient temperature is sufficiently high:
▪ Start the engine the same way as you would start the engine of LPG models.
If the temperature is very low and starting engine with LPG fuel is difficult:
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