Operation Section Lift Truck Operation Power Shift Transaxle 1. Start the engine. See topic "Starting the Engine." A lift truck with the engine running but without an operator can move slowly (creep) if the transmission is engaged. 2. Push down on the service brake pedal to hold the lift truck until ready to move it. This could result in personal injury. Always place the transmission control lever in the NEUTRAL (center) position and apply the parking brake before dismounting the lift truck. 5. Release the service brake. 6. Push down on the accelerator pedal to obtain the desired travel speed. Release the pedal to decrease travel speed. 3. Release the parking brake. NOTE :
The parking brake must be released before the directional control can be used. 4. Select the direction of travel by pushing the directional lever FORWARD for forward direction or by pulling the lever BACK for reverse direction. Sudden reversal of a loaded lift truck traveling forward can cause the load to fall or the lift truck to tip over. Stop the loaded lift truck completely, before shifting to reverse. Failure to comply could result in personal injury. NOTE : Where conditions permit, directional changes can be made under full power at speeds up to 8 km/h (5 mph). A speed of 8 km/h (5 mph) is a fast walk. Directional shift changes at speeds above 8 km/h (5 mph) are considered abusive.
Bring the lift truck to a complete stop where load stability or other factors prevent safe operation under full power shifts safe operation under full power shifts. 81 WARNING WARNING