1.2. SAFE TRAVEL FOLLOW THESE STEPS FOR PARKING 1. Stop the lift truck on level ground. 2. Apply the parking brake securely to make sure that the lift truck cannot move. 3. Set the directional lever and speed lever to neutral. 4. Tilt the mast forward and lower the fork to the floor. 5. Turn the starting switch to the OFF position. 6. Pull out the starting switch key and leave the lift truck. 7. LPG trucks: close fuel valve on fuel tank after parking the lift truck. PARK THE LIFT TRUCK IN A SAFE PLACE Park the lift truck in the specified place. Park the lift truck on a firm surface. Do not park near any emergency exit, stairway, fire extinguisher, or other safety equipment.
Park the lift truck in a place where it will not obstruct pedestrians or other vehicles. Never park the lift truck near heat, ignition sources, or any flammable object. If there is no way to avoid parking on a slope, immobilize the lift truck by putting blocks under the tires in addition to normal parking procedures. LPG trucks: LPG is heavier than air and will sink to the lowest area possible. Avoid parking near areas near floor drains or lubrication pits where escaped fuel may collect.
SHOULD THE LIFT TRUCK BECOME INOPERATIVE IN A DANGEROUS PLACE LIKE A RAILROAD CROSSING, LET ALL PEOPLE AROUND KNOW IMMEDIATELY If engine trouble occurs on a railroad crossing and the lift truck does not move, it is impossible to use the starting motor as can be done on a standard-shift automobile. (This is because a neutral safety switch is installed.) In such an emergency, light a flare or smoke candle to warn approaching trains and people in the area that there is a broken-down truck on the tracks.
DON'T USE THE DRAWBAR PIN FOR OTHER THAN IT’S INTENDED PURPOSE Do not use the drawbar pin for any other towing purpose than to bail out a stuck lift truck, or to be towed by another lift truck or to be hoisted. The towing pin at the back of the counterweight is provided to pull out the lift truck when it has gotten stuck in dirt or a ditch as well as when it is being loaded on a truck. 1-13