TRAVEL DIRECTION AND SPEED; TRUCKS THAT LOOK ALIKE CAN BE DIFFERENT; STEERING AND DRIVING- Page 13

Traveling & Plugging

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TRAVEL DIRECTION AND SPEED

Move the direction control toward the mast

to travel forks first.  Move the control away from

the mast to travel power unit first (forks trailing).
Step down on the accelerator to control travel speed.

The farther you push it down, the faster the truck will

go.
When you sit down in the seat, the direction control must

be placed in neutral before you select a travel position.

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.

TRUCKS THAT LOOK ALIKE CAN BE DIFFERENT

This style truck can be built with one of two different

types of steering(see below).

STEERING AND DRIVING

Steering is not the same in both directions.  Be careful.

Drive slowly until you get used to all the controls.

Know the Hazards

POWER UNIT SWING

Be careful turning while traveling forks first.  The power

unit will swing wide in the opposite direction.  Make

sure you have clearance, and watch out for people in

the area.

Caution:

If you ever drive a different SR Series truck, be

careful.  The steering may be different.

Steering & Travel

REAR DIRECTIONAL STEERING
(Also called Reverse Steering.)

Shows direction truck will turn

when steering handle is turned

clockwise.

FRONT DIRECTIONAL STEERING
(Also called Forward Steering.)

Shows direction truck will turn

when steering handle is turned

clockwise.

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