Safety Toyota Pallet Truck Service Manual Tie-Down for Transport Tie-Down for Transport To transport your Toyota pallet truck in an over-the-road vehicle or rail car, perform these steps: 2m-1.eps Figure 2-1. Tie-Down for Transport 1. Lower the forks and put the truck in the center of the transport vehicle. 2. Using suitable lifting device, remove the battery. See “Battery” on page 6-8. 3. Position the adjustable chain over and thru the battery compartment. 4. Position an additional adjustable chain over and thru the battery compartment. 5.
Position the chain ends of one chain toward the front of the vehicle bed and the chain ends of the other chain to the back of the vehicle bed and draw taut. See Figure 2-1. N OTE : This will secure the truck to the vehicle bed and prevent tip-over and forward or backward movement. 6. Secure the battery according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions. If equipped, remove the battery cover or storage tray from the top of the battery and store separately. 2-10 00700-CL398-07, Issued: 9 August 2007