15 Power On & Off; Power On & Off; Braking 16- Page 9

15  Power On & Off

Power On & Off

Braking

Braking   16

KEY SWITCH

• Turn the key clockwise to TEST (yellow dot).  
  Make certain the display is working.

• Let go of the key and it will return to ON (green dot).

• Turn key counterclockwise to OFF (red dot) to shut  
  the truck off.  Always turn key to OFF when leaving  
 truck.

TO BEGIN TRAVEL AFTER KEY UP:

• Place direction control in neutral.

• Step down fi rmly on the service brake pedal, then  
 release.

POWER DISCONNECT

Pull the Power Disconnect handle up to disconnect the 
battery and cut power to the truck.  

Always use the Power Disconnect if the truck isn't 
working right.  Don't use the truck, and report the 
problem to your supervisor immediately.

Know the Hazards

MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKES WORK

Test the brakes on your truck at the start of each shift.  
Know the distance it takes to stop before you start 
working.
If at any time the stopping distance is too long for 
you to stop safely, don't drive the truck.  Report any 
problem to your supervisor.

AVOID PARKING ON INCLINES

Block the wheels of your truck if you must park on an 
incline.

SERVICE BRAKE

Step down on the brake pedal to apply the brakes. The 
harder you step down, the harder the braking will be.

PARKING BRAKE

The parking brake is automatically applied after the 
truck comes to a stop.
Avoid parking on inclines. But if you must, block the 
wheels of your truck.