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TRAVEL

Move the Forward/Reverse rocker. 

in the direction you want to travel. 

The farther you move the rocker from the neutral 

position, the faster the truck will move.

HIGH TRAVEL SPEED

For high travel speed, turn the travel speed switch to 

the high speed position (      ), and move the Forward/

Reverse rocker to the maximum travel speed position. 

Steering performance is set at 60˚ each way of center 

for smooth operation at higher speeds.

MANEUVERING SPEED

For maneuvering and traveling in congested areas, turn 

the travel speed switch to the low speed position (     ).

The display message panel will show                        . 
90˚ of steering each way of center is available for 

maneuvering in confined areas.

PLUGGING

Plugging is another way to slow down your truck. 

While the truck is moving, in either direction, move

either Forward/Reverse rocker through neutral to the

opposite direction of travel.

Plugging will not hurt your truck.  

Know the Hazards

WATCH YOUR FEET AND HANDS

• While riding, keep your feet on the platform and

  hands on the controls at all times. This truck

  weighs over 900kg or (2000 lbs.). You cannot stop

  or even slow it down with your foot, hand or any part

  of your body, no matter how slow the truck is moving. 
• When coasting, keep out of the path of the truck

  and load.  Travel power unit first only.  Do not turn.

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING

• Always be alert to the area around you and watch  

  where you are driving.

• Any part of your body caught between the truck or  

  load, and any fixed object, can be crushed. 
• You could also be seriously injured by objects 

  intruding or poking into the operator area.
• Don’t put hands or arms over the backrest.   

BRAKING VS. PLUGGING

Of the two, braking is designed to stop the truck in the 

shortest distance.  Use braking in an emergency, on 

ramps or in busy areas.

HORN

Push the switch on the underside of either grip to 

sound the horn.  Use it to warn pedestrians and  

other drivers.

Use your horn when you come to an intersection or  

a crosswalk.

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