0-9 HOISTING THE VEHICLE When hoisting the vehicle, use the mast hook on the front of the vehicle and a wire net on the rear wheel. Caution: Use wire ropes having sufficient strength. Never hoist the forklift by the weight hook holes or head guard. CAUTION FOR TOWING 1. When towing the forklift, always lift the rear wheels away from the ground. 2. The traveling speed in towing must not exceed the maximum traveling speed of the forklift. 3. Always set the key switch to OFF and the direction switch to the neutral position before starting towing.
In case of towing by connection with a wire rope with the operator on the forklift, however, set the key switch to ON (PS operation) and always set the direction switch to the neutral position. 4. Before towing, either remove the fork or take an action to prevent fork contact with the ground due to bounding. Cautions for Deadman Brake Spec. Model The brake exclusive to the deadman brake must be released before towing. The deadman brake can be released in the two following ways. Select according to the situation. A. Releasing after battery removal B. Releasing with the battery installed Case A: 1. Remove the battery. 2.
Loosen the lock nut for the assist bolt for forced releasing of the brake, and tighten the assist bolt fully to release the brake. 3. Be sure to adjust after towing. (See Page 10-57, 58.) Case B: 1. Remove the toe board. 2. Loosen the deadman brake cable adjusting bolt and free the cable from the cable clamp. 15 ~ 32 model: Remove the PS controller first for easier operation. Case B (15 ~ 32 model) Adjusting bolt Case A (15 ~ 32 model) Assist Case A (35 ~ 55 model) bolt Assist bolt