Clark TWLi20 - Braking

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Braking
Braking
Normal Braking
The braking system for the lift truck is
electronically controlled. When the brake pedal
is depressed while traveling, the drive motor
direction is reversed and the lift truck slows down.
Stopping the Lift Truck
Push down rmly on the brake pedal until the lift
truck comes to a stop. The farther the brake pedal
is depressed the quicker the lift truck will slow
down and come to a stop. When fully stopped, the
self-activating parking brake will engage.
Plugging
The lift truck can change direction, without braking, by plugging. Plugging is a method of
braking the lift truck and changing direction quickly. While traveling forward or backward,
move the directional control lever to the opposite direction while keeping the accelerator pedal
depressed. The lift truck will slow to a controlled stop and then begin to accelerate in the
opposite direction.
The plugging distance is controlled using the accelerator pedal. The farther the accelerator is
depressed, the shorter the distance will be until the lift truck changes direction. The shortest
plugging distance occurs when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
Release Braking
When the accelerator pedal is released while traveling, the drive motor directions are reversed
and the lift truck will come to a controlled stop. When fully stopped, the self-activating parking
brake will engage.
WARNING
Always stop the lift truck using smooth, controlled braking. Excessively hard braking can
cause wheel sliding and loss of control, which can lead to a tipover or accident.