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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 Tipovers are very serious accidents. You can be crushed or even killed by the falling truck if you try to jump clear. Keep your seatbelt fastened, grip the steering wheel tightly, brace your feet, and lean away from the direction of fall. The best way to prevent injury is to know where you are at all times and follow the rules of safe truck operation. WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT Falling from a truck can cause serious injury or even death.
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 Sit-Down Rider 7 Lift Truck Parts 11 Capacity Plate 13 Display 15 Power On & Off 17 Raise/Lower, Tilt & Accessories 18 Braking 19 Traveling 21 Daily Safety Check 23 Be a Safe Driver 25 Refueling, Propane (LPG) 29 Notes 31 Warning Labels 34 QUICK LOCATORS In addition to the "Contents" page you can use page headings to find topics.
Your Sit-Down Rider SIT-DOWN RIDERS Your sit-down rider truck lifts and stacks loads. It is also designed to move loads over long distances. YOUR LIFT TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE With a load it may weigh more than 4 automobiles, and the steer wheels are in the rear instead of the front. FORK FUNCTIONS, STANDARD AND OPTIONAL Standard fork or hydraulic functions are Raising and Lowering the forks plus Tilting the mast. Accessories such as Sideshift or Carton Clamp may also be included.
Lift Truck Parts Overhead Guard Work Lights (optional) Mast Fuel Tank Steering Wheel Seat Seatbelt Hydraulic Levers Load Backrest Seat Deck Latch Accelerator Pedal Switch Panel Parking Brake Steer Wheels Drive Wheels Service Brake Pedal Key Switch Forks Horn Steering Wheel Tilt Lever Direction Control Display 9 Lift Truck Parts https://www.forkliftpdfmanuals.
Capacity & Load Center Know the Hazards 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.
Capacity Plate OTHER LIFT HEIGHTS & LOAD CENTERS Contact Crown for capacities at lift heights or load centers not given on your capacity plate. CAPACITY PLATE INFORMATION The capacity plate is on the overhead guard. It contains: • Truck serial number • Capacity information (load, load center and lift height) • Truck type (a fire safety rating) • Truck weight • Attachment information (if any) Note: ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 requires that all data be shown first in Metric units and then USA units.
Display Panel FUEL LIGHTS The lighted green bars show approximate fuel level. The amber bar means your fuel is getting low. ALTERNATOR LIGHT A lighted symbol means the charging system needs service. SEAT BELT LIGHT Lights at Key On to remind you to fasten your seat belt. PARKING BREAK LIGHT Lights when parking brake is applied. COOLANT TEMPERATURE LIGHT A red light means the system is hot. Park the truck and shut it off. Service is required. An amber light means the system is beginning to overheat.
Power On & Off Raise/Lower, Tilt & Accessories Raise/Lower lever Tilt lever KEY SWITCH • Turn the key clockwise from the red dot to the yellow dot to start the engine. Check that the seat alarm and all indicator lights are working. • Let go of the key and it will return to ON (green dot). • Turn the key counterclockwise to OFF (red dot) to shut the truck off. Always turn the key to OFF when leaving the truck. Apply the parking brake.
Braking PARKING BRAKE ON Press the end of the parking brake rocker switch nearest the seat to apply the parking brake. SERVICE BRAKE Your truck will be equipped with either one or two service brake pedals. Always put the parking brake on when you leave the truck. The alarm will sound if the brake is not applied. 2 PEDAL OPTION The smaller left pedal is the inching/brake pedal. Push the pedal all the way down for full braking.
Traveling HORN Press the center of the steering wheel to blow the horn. Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers. BEFORE YOU DRIVE Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug. Use your horn when you leave an aisle or come to a crosswalk or intersection. Adjust the operator seat and steering wheel to their most comfortable positions. TRAVEL DIRECTION AND SPEED Move the direction control away from you, toward the mast, to travel forks first.
Daily Safety Check CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK You must make sure your truck is safe to use. 2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area. • Adjust the operator seat and steering wheel to their most comfortable positions. 1. Walk around your truck and check it over. • Check for propane gas leaks. (Gas odor or frost on the cylinder or fuel valve). • Fasten your seat belt. • Try all the hydraulic functions. • Check that fuel hoses are not cracked or worn.
Be a Safe Driver 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 you use the correct units of measure. • Some trucks are not allowed in areas where there are fire hazards. Be certain your truck is the correct fire safety type for the area.
Be a Safe Driver continued WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE • Always look in direction of travel. • 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 unit swing. • Never allow passengers on your truck. • Keep others away from your truck while you're working.
Fueling, Propane (LPG) Know the Hazards BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE LPG CYLINDER 1. Set the parking brake before leaving the truck. Chock wheels if on an incline. DANGER 2. While the engine is running, close the cylinder fuel supply valve (turn clockwise). After the engine stops running, turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the fuel hose from the cylinder. SWING-DOWN TANK MOUNT 1. Push down on the release lever on the side of the swing-down tank mount. Propane gas can cause a fire or even an explosion.
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Right Header Notes Left Warning Header Labels EACH WARNING LABEL ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT Read and obey all of them to protect yourself and others. WARNING Lifting people without a proper platform could cause a fall or other serious injury. Platform must be built and used as specified in OSHA 1910.178 and ANSI-B56.1. Stay clear of all moving parts. Moving parts can cut or crush hands, feet, arms or legs. WARNING WARNING WARNING Propane gas can cause a fire or even an explosion.
This operator has information all models C-5 plus manual for of series 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 © 2009 PF18349 Rev. 11/12 https://www.forkliftpdfmanuals.com/ Printed in U.S.A.
