Lift Truck Parts; Hydraulic Levers; Accelerator Pedal- Page 10

Lift Truck Parts

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Lift Truck Parts

Hydraulic Levers
Display
Accelerator Pedal
Switch Panel 

(see page 11)

Service Brake Pedal
Key Switch

Hydraulic Levers

Travel

Direction Switch

Horn

Rear Work Light

Front Work Light

Direction Control

Steering Wheel Tilt Lever

Horn

2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.

• Adjust the operator seat and steering wheel to 

their most comfortable positions.

• Fasten your seat belt.

• Try all the hydraulic functions.
• Check that the steering is easy and smooth.

• Drive the truck slowly in both directions.
• Drive through the full speed range in both forward 

and reverse.

• Check braking and plugging distances in forward 

and reverse. Load size and fl oor conditions can 
affect these distances.

• Know the distance it takes to stop before you start 

working. If the braking distance is too long to stop 
safely, don't drive the truck.

If anything doesn't look or feel right, don't drive the truck. 
Report the problem to your supervisor.

You can get checklist forms from your Crown dealer (part 
no. OF 3772). Used properly, this checklist can alert 
service people to needed repairs.

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