4-6 Starting from a Safe Condition
Controlling Speed
With the direction control in FORWARD or REVERSE, the parking
brake released, put your foot on the accelerator pedal and push
down smoothly until the truck is moving at the desired speed.
Braking
To stop the truck, lift your foot
from the accelerator pedal and put
it on the brake pedal. Push down
on the brake pedal in a smooth,
firm motion until the truck is
stopped.
Stop a lift truck as gradually as practical. Hard braking
and wheel sliding are dangerous and can cause tip-over
or the truck could lose its load. Also, hard braking can
increase wear and can be harmful to the lift truck.
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