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Know the Hazards

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17 Coasting

COASTING

Coasting can make it easier for you to pick 

loads while walking to the side of the truck.
The ability to coast is standard. The coasting 

distance can be adjusted by your service personnel.
Be even more careful when coasting. Make sure you

understand the possible hazards. Don't place yourself

or others at risk.
Stop your truck completely before getting off.

TO COAST, TILLER CONTROL HANDLE, BRAKE LEVER OFF

Move the brake lever away from the control handle to

the off position.
When you let go of the twist grip the brake is partially

applied to allow the truck to coast to a controlled stop.
You can apply the brake by moving the control handle

up to the BRAKE ON position.

TO COAST, “T” CONTROL HANDLE

When you let go of the twist grip the brake is partially

applied to allow the truck to coast to a controlled stop.
You can apply the brake by squeezing the hand brake

lever.

TILLER CONTROL HANDLE, BRAKE LEVER ON

Move the brake lever toward the control handle.
When you let go of the control handle it will 

automatically go to the BRAKE ON position.

WHEN WALKING OR COASTING

• Travel power unit first only.  Do not turn.

• Don't get in the path of the truck. Watch

  your feet.

• Stay to the side of the truck. Keep your

  arm extended to give maximum clearance 

  between you and the truck.

• Make sure the area ahead of you is clear.

WHEN RIDING

Stop your truck before getting on or off. 

Coasting

Coasting

Brake

On

With brake lever off, the

brake is not automatically

applied when the handle

is released.

The truck will coast.

Lift handle to apply brake.

off

brake off

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COASTING REQUIRES EVEN MORE CAUTION

•  Floors must be level and free of obstacles.
•  Never allow the truck to coast into a cross aisle.
•  Do not coast in pedestrian walkways.
•  Watch out for people and other trucks.
•  Do not walk in the path of a coasting truck. Stay to  

  the side of the truck with your arm extended and  

  keep your feet clear.
•  When coasting, travel power unit first only. Do not

  turn.
•  Always move the brake lever to the on position   

  when you finish a coast operation.
•  Always stop your truck completely before getting  

  off.

ON

OFF

Recommended

Walking Area

Path of

Truck