OPERATING LIFT TRUCK
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
1) Make sure there is no approaching vehicle or
passerby. Make sure the truck is at a complete
stop.
2) Get on or off the truck from the left side of
the truck, using the safety step and hand grip
properly.
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel when getting
on or off. Do not jump on or off the truck. You
could slip or fall and get injured.
3) Fasten your seat belt securely. The seat belt
helps protect you if there is an accident.
STARTING ENGINE AND AFTER ENGINE
HAS STARTED
CAUTION
Do not try to start the engine unless you
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are seated properly in the driver’s seat.
Make sure there is no one around the truck
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before starting the engine.
When starting the engine indoors, open
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the windows or doors and run the fan to
prevent exhaust gas poisoning.
Make sure the shift lever is in neutral “N” and the
parking brake is applied securely.
1) Seat yourself in the driver’s seat and insert the
starter key into the starter switch.
2) Let other workmen and bystanders know you
are starting up by honking.
3) Press the brake pedal and turn the starter
switch to “START” (do not keep the starter
switch at “START” more than 10 seconds) to
crank the engine.
4) Once the engine has started, remove your hand
from the key and release the clutch pedal or
brake pedal. The starter key will automatically
return to the “ON” position.
5) After the engine has started, do not increase
the engine speed rapidly. Warm up the engine
and make sure the CHARGE warning light and
ENGINE OIL PRESS. warning light go out. In
addition, make sure the meters are operating
normally.
6) After the engine speed has stabilized, warm up
the engine further at idling rpm.
WARMING UP ENGINE
Make sure to warm up the engine for about
5 minutes regardless of whether the ambient
temperature is cold or not.
If the truck is operated before warming up the
engine sufficiently, the inside of the engine is
not properly lubricated and the combustion is
incomplete, thus resulting in a damaged engine.
STARTING COLD ENGINE
In a cold climate, the battery performance drops
and the viscosity of the lubricating oil increases to
make it difficult to crank the engine.
Start a cold engine using the following manner:
Gas-powered trucks
CAUTION
Engine speed is high immediately after the
engine has been started. Use caution when
operating the shift levers and load handling
levers.
Turn the starter switch to the “START” position to
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engage the starter motor to start the engine (Keep
the accelerator pedal released).
After the engine has started, warm up the engine.
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If the engine won’t start on the first try, return the
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starter key to the “OFF” position. Wait about 30
seconds before trying again.
NOTE
After the engine starts, release your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Do not race the engine.
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PROPER OPERATION
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