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F - Driving the lift truck on the public highway.
Safety instructions.
- Lift truck drivers, driving on the public highway, must abide by the general provisions
relative to highway traffic.
- The lift truck must conform to the provisions of the Highway Code. If necessary, option-
al solutions exist, consult your dealer.
Transport of loads on the public highway is forbidden and attachments mounted on the
lift truck must be fitted with equipment in accordance with regulations or else dismount-
ed.
Instructions for driving on roads
- Ensure that the flashing light is installed and is in perfect working order.
- Dipped headlights working also during hours and on roads where it is not
obligatory to use visual and lighting indicator devices.
- Check the headlights, turn indicators and windscreen wipers to ensure they are clean
and in perfect working condi tion.
- Check the position of the rear-view mirrors.
- Check wheel alignment and press the steering selector in the operating position
with only front wheel steering.
- Position the rear axle steering mechanical block.
- Ensure that the fuel level is sufficient.
- Ensure that the truck is fitted with all the accessories required for traveling on roads
(depending on the model and country).
- Keep the boom retracted and the attachment about 300 mm above ground level.
- Level the machine with the chassis parallel to the ground, using the inclination correc-
tor.
- Cut out the operating system control by means of the red button.
- The vehicle can only circulate without load.
- The vehicle must not be used for transporting the company personnel.
While on the road, do not put the reverse gear in neutral to maintain lift truck exhaust
brake.
G - Driving the lift truck with trailer on roads.
- To use a trailer, observe the regulations applicable in the country of use (maximum
permitted speed, braking system, maximum trailer weight, etc.).
- Remember to connect the electrical system of the lift truck to that of the trailer.
- Do not use a trailer if the unit weight of the load is greater than that specified by
Highway Code.
- Do not use a braked trailer if the lift truck does not have a trailer braking system.
- Remember to connect the lift truck braking system to that of the trailer.
- The total permitted weight for transport must not exceed the maximum permitted by
the manufacturer (See the lift truck manufacturer’sidentification plate).
H - Operating the lift truck with a front-end attachment on a public highway.
- For driving with an attachment, check the regulations currently applicable in your
country.
- The attachment must not exceed the overall width of the lift truck.
- Do not mask the lighting range of the front headlamps.
- Set the attachments shields in place.
- If necessary, fit the block spacer on the lifting and slewing cylinder.
- Front dimensions of equipment indicated on all three sides with 10 cm wide alternate
white and red reflecting stripes, slanting 45° (Follow the specific instructions for each
type of equipment).
If necessary, consult your dealer.
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