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Traveling & Plugging

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TRAVEL, POWER UNIT FIRST

Pull the multi-function handle toward you to
travel in the direction of the power unit (power
unit first).

The farther you pull the handle from the neutral
position, the faster the truck will travel.

TRAVEL, FORKS FIRST

Push the multi-function handle away from
you to travel in the direction of the forks
(forks first).

The farther you push the handle from the
neutral position, the faster the truck will travel.

PLUGGING

Plugging is another way to slow down or
stop your truck.

While the truck is moving, in either direction,
pull or push the multi-function handle through
neutral to the opposite direction of travel.
This will not hurt your truck.

HORN

Press the blue button on the multi-function handle to
sound the horn.  Use it to warn pedestrians and other
drivers.

Use your horn when you come to an intersection or a
crosswalk.

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.

YOU CAN'T HAVE BOTH

Plugging works only when you have the brake pedal all
the way down.  When the brake pedal begins to lift, power
is cut to the drive motor and you will not be able to plug.

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Travel,

forks first

Travel,

power unit first

TILT

Pull the

multi-function

control

Push the

multi-function

control