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5.19 Driving on Slopes
Always take great care when driving on a slope as the risk of an accident is increased.
If a slope is greater than 5% the following guidelines must be followed.
Do:
Drive slowly and use the brakes gently.
Drive directly up or down the slope in standard mode.
Ensure the forks face uphill when driving up or down a slope with a load.
Ideally the forks should face downhill when driving up or down a slope
without a load.
Keep the mast tilted back and the forks approximately 100mm (4˝) off the
ground.
Driving in this way aids stability, traction and adhesion (meaning the truck is less likely
to tip over or skid). If it is not possible to drive up and down the incline with the forks
positioned as above then take great care.
Don’t:
Drive diagonally on a slope.
Turn the truck around on or travel across a ramp or a slope.
Leave the truck on a slope, except in an emergency. In case of emergency
always chock the wheels.
Long Load Palletised Load
No Load
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