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Traveling & Plugging

23  Traveling & Plugging

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

Adjust the operator seat and steering wheel to their 
most comfortable positions.

Fasten your seat belt.

TO BEGIN TRAVEL AFTER KEY UP:

• Place direction control in neutral.
• Step down fi rmly on the service brake pedal, then       
  release.

TRAVEL DIRECTION AND SPEED

Move the direction control lever away from you, 
toward the mast, to travel forks fi rst.  Move the control 
toward you, away from the mast, to travel power unit 
fi rst (forks trailing).
Use the accelerator on the fl oor to control travel 
speed. The farther you push it down, the faster the 
truck will go.

If the truck will not move, check the message display.

• RETURN TO NEUTRAL means the direction control  
   must be put in neutral.

• DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL means the brake pedal must    
  be depressed fi rmly to release the parking brake.

OPTIONAL FOOT OPERATED DIRECTION CONTROL

Instead of the hand operated direction control, your 
employer may have selected a foot operated control.  
Step on the left side of the pedal to travel forks fi rst, 
or the right side of the pedal to travel power unit fi rst 
(forks trailing).

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PLUGGING

Plugging is another way to slow down or stop your 
truck. While the truck is moving, in either direction, 
select the opposite direction of travel.  Use the 
accelerator to control how quickly you slow down.  
Plugging will not stop your truck as fast as using the 
foot brake. 

Plugging does not hurt your truck.

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.

PLUGGING VS. BRAKING

Of the two, the foot brake is designed to stop the 
truck in the shortest distance.  Use the foot brake in an 
emergency, on ramps or in busy areas.

POWER UNIT SWING

Be careful turning while traveling forks fi rst.  The power 
unit will swing wide in the opposite direction.  Make 
sure you have clearance, and watch out for people in 
the area.

Slow down when making turns.