Columbia Payloader - Introduction; Safety Messages; Vehicle Description; Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

1.0 INTRODUCTION
This manual provides important safety information, operating instructions, model specifications and maintenance
instructions for Payloader vehicles.
The information in this manual is limited to care and maintenance information only. Information covering repairs and
technical service is provided in detailed service manuals available from Columbia Dealers. These activities require
the attention of a skilled technician and the use of special tools and equipment. Your Columbia Dealer has the
facilities, experience and genuine Columbia parts and accessories to properly service Columbia vehicles.
1.1 SAFETY MESSAGES
Safety messages and other information in this manual are preceded by the words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION
or NOTICE. They are printed in bold face, and are very important. We recommend you take special notice of this
information.
Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Notices are messages not related to personal injury. They will provide key information to prevent
property damage and to assure procedures are more easily understood or implemented.
1.2 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
The Payloader is a vehicle built to carry 2 or more people and cargo. It is not designed to be driven on public
highways.
This vehicle is designed to conform to requirements for Type E vehicles as described in O.S.H.A. Standard Section
1910.178 (Powered Industrial Trucks) and with all applicable portions of the American National Standard for
Personnel and Burden Carriers (ANSI B56.8 1993 Part III).
1.3 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
Do not remove any nameplate, warnings, or instructions affixed to your Columbia Industrial Vehicle.
Promptly replace any that become damaged or removed.
Each vehicle is assigned a unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN describes facts and features of the
vehicle and contains thirteen (13) digits.
The VIN number can be found in two locations. Stamped on the left chassis frame beneath the drivers seat (Figure
1.3.1) and on a vehicle nameplate (Figure 1.3.2) attached to the dash below the horn.
The nameplate has important information such as model, vehicle weights and rated capacity (load, operator and
passenger). Do not exceed this capacity. Read carefully.
To ensure prompt service when repairs or adjustments are required, your Columbia Dealer must have the VIN.
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