PARKING AND NON-OPERATIONAL MACHINES
SHORT STOPS
Whenever the
forklift is
parked, either at the end of the day or in order to carry out any maintenancework,
it
should be
parked on level ground.
Apply the forklift’s parking brake. Run the engine at idle for 1 minute, if the forklift
has been working
at full load.
Then
turn
the
ignition
key
to position
“A”
to
stop the
engine.
Chocking the
wheels
with suitable
blocks
is also
recommended
in
case the parking brake
fails.
Remove the key from the
ignition, close
the
cab,
and take
it with you.
Never
leave
the key
in
the
parked
forklift.
EXTENDED STOPS
Should it
be
necessary to park the forklift for an extended period of inactivity, the followingis
recommended
in addition to the guidance mentioned for short stops:
-
Wash the forklift carefully.
-
After washing, carefully dry all parts using a pressurised air jet.
-
Completely lubricate the forklift.
-
Carry out a general inspection and replace any damaged parts.
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Paint damaged areas.
-
Dismantle the battery and place in a dry location after having lubricated the terminalswith vase- line. If the battery
is temporarily used for other purposes, regularly check the charge level.
-
Fill the fuel tank to avoid inner parts rusting.
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Park the forklift in a dry, covered and ventilated location.
-
Start the engine at least once monthly, and run at idle for approximately 10 minutes.In extreme
climates, empty the coolant from the radiator.
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Forward/reverse selector.
-
Starter switch.
START-UP
For safety reasons
when
starting the
forklift,
the operator must be seated with the seat belt fastened, the parking
brake must be applied, and the operator must check that the joystick and the
FNR switch are in the neutral position.
Insert the key into the starter switch and turn it to position (B) until the pre-heat indicator turns off,
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