Operation Manual
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Operation
Functional Tests
Warning
Perform a pre-operation inspection and func-
tional tests at the beginning of each work
shift. Perform the pre-operation inspection
first. DO NOT perform the pre-operation in-
spection with the engine running
or hot. Contact with moving or heated parts could cause
death or serious injury.
Perform the pre-operation inspection and
functional tests in an open area and away
from any other obstacles or equipment. In-
spections and functional tests may require
assistance. Keep the assistant visible and a
safe distance from the forklift to prevent death or serious
injury.
Remove forklift from service and place “Do
Not Operate” tags on the starter switch and
steering wheel if anything is found to be in
need of repair or maintenance, defective, or
unsafe in any way.
The safety, efficiency, and service life of your reach forklift
will be increased by performing functional tests at the
beginning of each shift. If any of the items in the functional
tests are not operating properly or within set tolerances,
stop the forklift, follow proper shut down procedures, tag
the forklift with “Do Not Operate” tags, and have a qualified
mechanic service or repair the forklift before placing it into
service again.
Place the travel select lever in reverse to sound the
backup alarm and check function of back up camera.
Release the parking brake.
Operate the forklift in forward and reverse.
Test the gear select lever (and/or thumb switch) while
operating the forklift in forward and reverse.
Test the service and parking brakes.
•
Apply the service brake pedal after the forklift
begins to move and the forklift should stop
immediately.
•
Apply the parking brake. The forklift should not
move unless the parking brake is released.
Test each steering function. Operate the forklift in
forward and reverse at low idle speed and turn the
steering wheel approximately 1/2 turn in each direction
for each of the following modes:
•
Align the wheels and set the Steering Select switch
to crab steering.
•
Align the wheels and set the Steering Select switch
to 2 wheel (2W) steering.
•
Align the wheels and set the Steering Select switch
to 4 wheel (4W) steering.
Check the gauges on the display after the engine warms
to the proper operating range.
•
Check the voltage gauge. The voltage gauge
should read between 12.5 to 14 Volts.
•
Check the engine coolant temperature gauge. The
engine coolant temperature gauge should read be-
tween 180
0
to 200
0
F.
•
Check the engine oil pressure gauge. The engine
oil pressure gauge should read between 40 to 80
PSI.
Operate the joystick forward and backward to lower
and raise boom.
Operate the joystick left and right to retract and extend
boom.
Operate the attachment tilt Thumb Stick up and down
to tilt the attachment.
Operate the sway control Thumb Stick left and right to
sway the frame left and right.
Operate the auxiliary attachment control if an auxiliary
attachment is being used.
Turn work lights on and off.
Press the horn button to sound the horn.
NOTE:
The enable trigger must be actuated for boom
functions to operate.