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Traveling & Plugging

TRAVEL, FORKS FIRST

Push the right multi-task handle away from you to 

travel in the direction of the forks (forks first).
The farther you push the handle from the neutral 

position, the faster the truck will travel.

TRAVEL, POWER UNIT FIRST

Pull the right multi-task handle toward you to travel in 

the direction of the power unit (power unit first).

The farther you pull the handle from the neutral 

position, the faster the truck will travel.

PLUGGING

Plugging is another way to slow down or stop your 

truck.  
While the truck is moving, pull or push the multi-task 

handle through neutral to the opposite direction of 

travel. Plugging will not hurt your truck.

HORN (right multi-task control)

Press the horn button to blow the horn. Use it to warn 

pedestrians and other drivers.
Use your horn when you leave the aisle or come to an 

intersection or crosswalk.

TRAVEL POSITION OF FORKS & CARRIAGE

Before traveling at full speed, you must pivot the forks 

and sideshift the carriage so they do not extend past 

the sides of the truck.
You must also make certain that the load does not 

extend past the sides of the truck.

CHECK YOUR DISPLAY

If your truck won't travel, or operates at a reduced 

speed, check the message panel on the console display.

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Travel in the direction where you have the best 

visibility.

PLUGGING VS. BRAKING

Of the two, the brakes are designed to stop the 

truck in the shortest distance. Use the brakes in an 

emergency or in busy areas.