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Hyster Fortis H40FT User Manual

Hyster Fortis H40FT
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OPERATING MANUAL
FORTIS®
S40FT, S50FT, S55FTS, S60FT, S70FT (F187)
H40FT, H50FT, H60FT, H70FT (L177)
DO NOT REMOVE THIS MANUAL FROM THIS UNIT
PART NO. 1580499 10/16
Property of American Airlines

Table of Contents

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Hyster Fortis H40FT Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelH40FT
CategoryForklifts
Number of Wheels4
Tire TypePneumatic
Mast TypeThree-stage
Engine TypeDiesel
TransmissionPowershift
Rated Capacity4000 lbs
EngineDiesel
Power SourceLPG or Diesel

Summary

Warning

Know the Equipment

Essential knowledge for safe operation and inspection of the lift truck.

Look Where You Are Going

Instructions on maintaining situational awareness and clear vision while operating.

Know Your Loads

Guidelines for handling loads safely and within capacity limits.

Use Common Sense

General principles for safe operation and decision-making.

Know the Area

Precautions and awareness related to the operating environment.

Protect Yourself Fasten Your Seat Belt!

Emphasizes the critical importance of using the seat belt for operator safety.

Display Switch Cluster

Operator Controls – Joystick Features

Operating Procedures

Stability and Center of Gravity

Explanation of factors affecting lift truck stability and center of gravity.

Capacity (Weight and Load Center)

How to determine and use the lift truck's load capacity and load center.

Inspection Before Operation

Essential pre-operation checks to ensure safe and proper functioning.

Checks With the Engine Stopped

Procedures for performing checks with the engine not running.

Starting Procedures

Steps for safely starting the lift truck engine.

Starting Procedures, Trucks With Key Switch

Specific steps for starting trucks equipped with a key switch.

Starting Procedures, Trucks With Keyless Start Option

Specific steps for starting trucks with a keyless start option.

Checks With the Engine Running

Procedures for performing checks while the engine is running.

Basic Operating Procedures

Fundamental steps and considerations for operating the lift truck.

Authorized and Trained Operator Only

Requirement for operators to be trained and authorized.

No Riders

Safety warning against allowing unauthorized persons to ride the lift truck.

Steering (Turning)

Safe techniques and considerations for turning and steering.

Tail Swing

Awareness and safety procedures related to lift truck tail swing.

Load Handling, General

Fundamental principles and considerations for handling loads.

Load Handling, Lifting, Lowering, and Tilting

Procedures for safely lifting, lowering, and tilting loads.

Load Handling, How to Engage and Disengage a Load

Steps for securely engaging and disengaging loads from the forks.

Load Handling, Traveling

Safe procedures for traveling with a load.

Load Handling, Emergency Load Lowering

Procedure for safely lowering a load in an emergency situation.

Stopping

Safe procedures for gradually stopping the lift truck.

Parking

Steps for safely parking the lift truck.

How to Make Checks With the Engine Stopped

Procedures for performing daily or 8-hour checks with the engine off.

Safety Labels

Guidance on checking the presence and condition of safety labels.

Operator Restraint System

Checks for the proper function and condition of the operator restraint system.

How to Add Fuel to the Lift Truck

Safe procedures for adding fuel to the lift truck.

Jump-Starting the Lift Truck

Procedures for jump-starting the lift truck.

Loading

Steps and safety precautions for loading the lift truck onto a transport.

Unloading

Steps and safety precautions for unloading the lift truck from a transport.

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Schedule outlining inspection, lubrication, and maintenance intervals.

How to Make Checks With the Engine Running

Procedures for performing checks while the engine is running.

Service Brakes

Information and checks for the service brake system.

Operation, Check

Checking the operation of the service brakes.

Parking Brake

Procedures for adjusting and testing the parking brake.

Engine Oil Pressure

Checking engine oil pressure and related indicator lights.

Control Levers and Pedals

Checking the operation of all control levers and pedals.

Lift System Operation

Procedures for operating the lift system safely.

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