22. TRAVEL OPERATIONS
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22.3 TRAVELING
22.3.1 STARTING ENGINE
1. Set the forward/reverse control lever and high/low speed control
lever to the neutral position.
2. Pull the parking brake lever.
3. Depress the clutch pedal (clutch-type lift trucks) or inching pedal
(TORQFLOW transmission lift trucks).
• Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. Such an act
may cause serious bodily injury or fire.
• When placing lift truck in motion, check that the area around the lift truck is safe and sound
the horn before starting.
• Do not allow anyone to enter the area around the lift truck.
• There is a blind-spot behind the lift truck, so be particularly careful when traveling in reverse.
• When starting the engine, set the forward/reverse control lever and high/low speed control
lever (clutch-type lift truck) to the neutral position and pull the parking brake lever, then
depress the clutch pedal (inching pedal for lift trucks with torque converter) and start engine.
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