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Hyster Fortis S55FTS User Manual

Hyster Fortis S55FTS
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OPERATING MANUAL
FORTISĀ®
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 S55FTS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHyster
ModelFortis S55FTS
CategoryForklifts
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warning

Know the Equipment

Essential knowledge about the lift truck's operation and safety.

Use Common Sense

General safety practices for operating the lift truck.

Protect Yourself: Fasten Your Seat Belt

Emphasizes seat belt use for operator protection.

Look Where You Are Going

Importance of situational awareness for safe operation.

Know the Area

Understanding and assessing the operating environment.

Know Your Loads

Guidelines for handling loads safely.

Operating Procedures

Stability and Center of Gravity

Explains stability and center of gravity principles for lift trucks.

Capacity and Load Center

Details on lift truck capacity and load center determination.

Inspection Before Operation

Steps for pre-operation inspection of the lift truck.

Checks With the Engine Stopped

Daily/hourly checks to perform with the engine stopped.

Starting Procedures

Steps for starting the lift truck's engine.

Starting Procedures: Trucks With Key Switch

Steps for starting trucks with a key switch.

Starting Procedures: Trucks With Keyless Start Option

Steps for starting trucks with a keyless start option.

Checks With the Engine Running

Procedures for checks and inspections with the engine running.

Seat Belt Importance

Emphasizes seat belt use and its role in tip-over protection.

Operating Techniques

Guidance on safe operating techniques and awareness.

Seat Belt and Tip-Over Safety

Emphasizes seat belt use and awareness of tip-over risks.

Basic Operating Procedures

Fundamental procedures for operating a lift truck.

Standard Operator Presence System

Explains the Operator Presence System (OPS) and its function.

Optional Operator Presence System

Details on the optional Operator Presence System (OPS).

Steering and Turning

Safe practices and warnings related to steering and turning.

Tail Swing Awareness

Importance of being aware of tail swing during turns.

Load Handling: General Principles

General principles and capacity rules for load handling.

Load Handling: Lifting, Lowering, and Tilting

Procedures for lifting, lowering, and tilting loads.

Load Handling: Engaging and Disengaging Loads

Steps for engaging and disengaging loads.

Load Handling: Traveling Safely

Safe practices for traveling with a load.

Load Handling: Emergency Load Lowering

Procedures for emergency load lowering.

Emergency Lowering Valve Operation

Steps for using the emergency load lowering valve.

Stopping the Lift Truck

Safe procedures for stopping the lift truck.

Parking Procedures

Steps for safely parking the lift truck.

Safe Parking Practices

Steps for safely parking the lift truck.

Maintenance Overview

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Procedures

Fluid Leak Checks

Fuel, Oil, and Coolant Leaks

Procedures for checking fuel, oil, and coolant leaks.

Hydraulic System Oil Checks

Fork Maintenance

Fork Removal Procedures

Steps for removing forks from the carriage.

Fork Inspection

How to inspect forks for cracks, wear, and alignment.

Fork Installation

Steps for installing forks correctly.

Fork Adjustment

How to adjust forks for proper width and locking.

Checks With Engine Running

Service Brakes

Brake Fluid Level Check

Checking brake fluid level and warnings.

Service Brake Operation Check

How to check the operation of service brakes.

Parking Brake Adjustment

Parking Brake Adjustment Procedure

Steps to adjust the parking brake.

Engine Oil Pressure Monitoring

Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Light

Information on the engine oil pressure indicator light.

Cooling System Monitoring

Lift System Operation

Fueling Procedures

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Handling

Gasoline or Diesel Fuel Handling

Tire and Wheel Service

Pneumatic Tire with Tube Repair

Tire Removal: Two-Piece Wheel

Tire Removal: Three- and Four-Piece Wheels

Tire Installation on Wheel

Tire Installation: Three- or Four-Piece Wheel

Tire Installation: Two-Piece Wheel

Adding Air to Pneumatic Tires with Tube

Installing Wheels

Pneumatic Tubeless Tire Repair

Installing Tire on Wheel

Adding Air to Pneumatic Tubeless Tire

Solid Rubber Tires on Pneumatic Wheels: Change

Jump-Starting the Lift Truck

Jump-Starting Using a Battery Charger

Steps for jump-starting using a battery charger.

Jump-Starting Using Another Lift Truck

Steps for jump-starting using another lift truck.

Loading Procedures

Unloading Procedures

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