25 Optional Armrest & Controls; Optional Armrest & Controls; Capacity & Load Center 18- Page 19

25  Optional Armrest & Controls

Optional Armrest & Controls

OPTIONAL ARMREST

This option provides fi ngertip control of hydraulic 
functions, forward/reverse and horn. These controls 
replace the standard truck controls.

Press the button on the side to adjust the armrest 
forward or backward. Make certain the armrest locks 
into place when the desired position is located.

OPTIONAL TRAVEL DIRECTION AND SPEED

Move the direction control 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.

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.

Capacity & Load Center   18

Know the Hazards

KNOW YOUR LOAD

Do not exceed the capacity shown on your truck's 
capacity plate. Be careful when handling long, high or 
wide loads. Do not handle unstable loads.

EXCEEDING TRUCK CAPACITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT

Know the capacity of your truck as shown on your 
capacity plate. Make certain you use the correct units 
of measure. Pay attention to:

• Weight of load
• Load center
• Lift height
• Position of mast

CENTER THE LOAD

Your truck could tip over if a load is shifted to the front 
or side of a pallet or container. Make sure your load is 
evenly distributed and centered over the forks.

HYDRAULIC OPERATIONS CAN AFFECT STABILITY

Capacities shown on your capacity plate are with the 
mast vertical. Be extra careful when tilting a load. (This 
also applies to other accessories or attachments your 
truck may have, such as sideshift, carton clamp, push-
pull, etc.)

SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE 

The information 

shown on this sample 

plate does not apply 

to your truck.

Serial Number

Attachment Data

Truck Type

6000

SERI ES

8583-A

Capacity with Mast Vertical

Capacity

kg 

(lb)

mm 

(in)

mm 

(in)

Truck Weight , Less Load , with Max.  
Batter y, and Attachment   5 

kg

(lb)

4130

(9105)

1850

(4075)

600

(24)

1850

(4075)

1850

(4075)

1850

(4075)

4825

(190)

3300

(129)

4825

(190)

3300

(129)

600

(24)

600

(24)

760

(24)

760

(24)

E

SAMPLE

12345678

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