SR 5200 SERiES This operator has information all models of Operator Manual manual for series SR plus some options and accessories. Some of the illustrations and information may not apply to your truck. The most important component is you. New Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA © 2005 PF14590-WEB Rev. 6/06 Printed in U.S.A.
You Must be Trained It’s the law, you must be trained and certified to operate this truck. (OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999) You or others around you can be seriously injured or even killed if you don't use this truck correctly. Read and obey all warnings and instructions in this Manual* and on the truck.
Protect Yourself Know the Hazards Know the Hazards AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS Falls from docks and tipovers are very serious accidents; you can be crushed or even killed. Immediately exit and move away from the truck in these emergencies. Note: End-control rider trucks, such as this SR, are not like center-control rider trucks, where it is recommended that the operator stay with the truck. The best way to prevent injury is to know where you are at all times and follow the rules of safe truck operation.
Contents What's in it for You? Warning 1 You Must be Trained 2 Protect Yourself 3 Contents 5 What's in it for You? 6 Your Rider-Reach Truck 7 Lift Truck Parts 9 Capacity & Load Center 11 Capacity Plate 13 WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? The better you understand your truck and how to use it, the better and safer operator you can be. Here are some guides to using this manual.
Your Rider-Reach Truck RIDER-REACH TRUCKS Your rider-reach truck is designed to lift, move and stack loads. YOUR LIFT TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE With a load it may weigh more than 3 automobiles. • You don't steer the same. • You don't sit the same. FORK FUNCTIONS, STANDARD AND OPTIONAL Raising and Lowering the forks, Tilt (fork tips up or down), Reach (extend or retract the mast), Sideshift (right or left), and Rack Height Select are standard on the SR model.
Lift Truck Parts Switch Panel Steering Wheel Direction Switch Display Panel Power Disconnect Mast Adjustable Seat Battery Release Lever Load Wheels Drive Wheel Horn Accelerator Pedal Brake Pedal Adjustable Steering Column Power Pedal 9 Lift Truck Parts Lift Truck Parts 10
Capacity & Load Center Center of evenly distributed load 600mm (24in) Max Load Center WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY? Capacity is the load (including pallet or container) that can be lifted to a given height at a given load center. See the capacity plate on your truck. Make certain you use the correct units of measure. WHAT IS LOAD CENTER? Load center is the distance from the load backrest or vertical face of the forks to the center of an evenly distributed load.
Capacity Plate CAPACITY PLATE INFORMATION The capacity plate is on the corner support, close to the steering wheel. It contains: • Serial number • Capacity information (load, load center and lift height) • Truck type (a fire safety rating) • Truck weight with max. battery (does not include load) • Attachment information (if any) • Mast collapsed height READING YOUR CAPACITY PLATE Capacity may be reduced as lift height A increases.
Display Panel DRIVE WHEEL DIRECTION INDICATOR TRAVEL DIRECTION INDICATOR BATTERY CHARGE DISPLAY The green bars show how much charge is left. Have the battery changed or recharged if the yellow light is flashing. PERFORMANCE LEVEL Access to this setting is determined by your company. WRENCH LIGHT A yellow light means something needs to be fixed. Report the trouble to your supervisor. PARKING BRAKE LIGHT A red light means the parking brake is applied. STEERING SYSTEM ERROR Check the message panel.
Adjusting the Steering & Seat BEFORE YOU DRIVE Adjust the steering wheel and operator seat to their most comforable positions. ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL & SEAT Your SR is equipped with an adjustable steering wheel and a multi-adjustable seat. Before using your truck, adjust the steering wheel and seat to their most comfortable operating positions. Caution: Do not make any adjustments while the truck is moving.
Power On & Off Switch Panel KEY SWITCH • To start the truck you must be seated, with both feet on the floorboard (not on any of the pedals), and all controls in neutral. • Turn the key clockwise to ON (green dot). Check that all display lights are working. • When leaving the truck, turn the key counterclockwise to OFF (red dot) to shut the truck off. USER CODE (PIN number) A user code (Personal Identification Number) may be required. Your company will issue it to you and instruct you on its use.
Braking & Horn Know the Hazards FOOT BRAKE Step down on the brake pedal to apply the brake. The harder you step down, the harder the braking will be. WATCH YOUR FEET Keep your feet inside the truck and on the pedals at all times. This truck weighs about 4400 kg (9700 pounds) even without a load on the forks. You cannot stop or even slow down that much weight with your foot or any part of your body, no matter how slow the truck is moving.
Traveling & Plugging Steering & Travel 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). STEERING AND DRIVING Steering is not the same in both directions. Be careful. Drive slowly until you get used to all the controls. When you sit down in the seat, the direction control must be placed in neutral before you select a travel position.
Fork Functions RACK HEIGHT SELECT OPTION This option allows a truck to be programed so the forks will stop at a selected height. FORK FUNCTIONS Standard fork functions include: Raising and Lowering the forks, Tilt (fork tips up or down), Reach (extend or retract the mast), Sideshift (right or left), and Rack Height Select which allows the truck to be programmed so the forks will stop at selected heights. Your employer will instruct you how to use the service and option buttons to access this option.
Fork Functions continued TILT UP & DOWN Pull the tilt lever toward you to tilt the fork tips up. Push the lever away from you to tilt the fork tips down. REACH/RETRACT Push the reach lever away from you to reach (extend) the mast. Pull the lever toward you to retract the mast. The farther you move the lever away from neutral, in either direction, the faster the forks will move. The farther you move the lever away from neutral, in either direction, the faster the forks will move.
Daily Safety Check CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK You must make sure your truck is safe to use. 1. Walk around your truck and check it over. • Check to make sure the battery is charged, water level is OK and vent caps are in place. Don't use an open flame to check the battery. • Make certain the battery retainer is properly installed. • See that all wheels are in good condition. • Clean the safety glass. • Check that both forks are secure and not bent, cracked or badly worn.
Be a Safe Driver The most important component is you. MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE • Do not use this truck unless you are trained and certified. • Be certain you understand how your truck works and the hazards that go with it. Don't drive the truck if you have any doubts. • Know the capacity of your truck (Load Weight, Load Center and Lift Height). Make certain to use the correct units of measure. • Some trucks are not allowed in areas where there are fire hazards.
Be a Safe Driver continued WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE • Slow down. Yield or stop for pedestrians. Use your horn when you come to a crosswalk or intersection. • Be careful that you don't pin or crush someone. For example: Never drive your truck toward anyone standing in front of a fixed object. • Watch out for power un it swing. • Never allow passengers on your truck. • Keep others away from your truck while you're working. Don't ever allow anyone on or under the load or forks.
Battery Maintenance Know the Hazards Batteries produce explosive gas. Do not smoke, use open flame, or create an arc or sparks near this battery. Ventilate well in enclosed areas and when charging. Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which causes severe burns. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing. In case of contact, flush immediately. Get medical attention if your eyes are affected. 107 TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS Your truck battery produces fumes that can explode.
Battery Maintenance continued CHANGING YOUR BATTERY • Loosen the battery retainer clamp. Lift and remove the retainer. • Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells. You could cause a spark or do damage to the battery. Use an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary. • If you use a roller stand to install or remove a battery, make sure the roller stand is the same height as the rollers in the truck’s battery compartment. Also make sure the roller stand is at least as long as your battery.
