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21 Traveling

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug.

Adjust the operator seat and steering wheel to a 

comfortable position. Make sure that you can fully 

operate the controls.

TRAVEL DIRECTION AND SPEED

Move the direction control away from you, toward the 

mast, to travel forks first.  Move the control toward you, 

away from the mast, to travel power unit first (forks 

trailing).

Use the accelerator on the floor (right pedal) to control 

travel speed. The farther you push it down, the faster 

the truck will go.

When you sit down you must place the direction 

control in neutral before you select a direction of travel.

Note:

  You must use full acceleration (with the inching/

brake pedal applied) to obtain maximum performance 

for any hydraulic operation.

AVOID TRUCK DAMAGE WHEN CHANGING TRAVEL DIRECTION

You can damage the truck if you are traveling too fast 

when changing direction of travel. 

Do not change direction of travel until the truck has 

slowed to about 5 mph or less.

Know the Hazards

SLOW DOWN FOR SPILLS OR WET FLOORS

Powder or liquid spills can cause slippery floors. 

Slow down or you could lose control of steering and 

braking. Be careful and allow for a longer stopping 

distance.

Don't run over objects on the floor.

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Travel in the direction that gives you the best view.

POWER UNIT SWING

Be careful turning while traveling forks first.  The power 

unit will swing wide in the opposite direction.  Make 

sure you have clearance, and watch out for people in 

the area.

KNOW THE OUTDOOR HAZARDS

Outdoor usage of this truck requires even more care, 

especially when operating on gravel, unpaved surfaces, 

uneven terrain, or when snow, ice or water is present.

PREVENT DAMAGE  TO TRUCK

Slow to 5 mph or less before reversing direction of 

travel.

OPTIONAL INVERSION CONTROL

With this option your company can set a speed range 

at which the truck will change travel direction.

Use the service brake to slow down or stop your truck.