Section 2. Safety Model 8210/8250 Maintenance Manual
Jacking Safety
2-10 Publication: 1146945/001, Revised: 25 Sep 2018
Jacking Safety
When it is necessary to jack the truck off the
floor to perform maintenance procedures,
observe the following safety precautions:
Use extreme care whenever the truck is
jacked up. Keep hands and feet clear
from the vehicle while jacking the truck.
After the truck is jacked, put solid blocks
beneath it to support it. DO NOT rely on
the jack alone to hold the truck.
Fork Section
1. Park the lift truck on a level surface.
2. Using the lift button, raise the forks to
maximum height.
3. Block the fork section by placing a block
behind the load wheels as shown in
Figure 2-1. The tractor section remains on
the floor.
Figure 2-1. Blocking the Fork Section
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4. Lower the forks on the blocks.
5. If equipped with the optional keypad,
press the red OFF ( O ) key. Place the Main
ON/OFF Switch in the OFF position.
Disconnect the battery connector from the
truck.
Tractor Section
1. Park the lift truck on a level surface.
2. Lower the forks completely. Remove any
load.
3. Position all controls in neutral.
4. Block the wheels to prevent movement of
the vehicle.
5. If equipped with the optional keypad,
press the red OFF ( O ) key. Place the Main
ON/OFF Switch in the OFF position.
Disconnect the battery connector from the
truck.
6. Position the jack in the designated jacking
position.
Figure 2-2. Tractor Jacking Points
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7. Jack one side of the truck so that the drive
tire is no more than 1 in. (25.4 mm) off the
floor.
8. Block that side of the truck in position.
9. Jack the other side of the truck level with
the first side.
10. Block that side of the truck in position.
N
OTE: After working on a vehicle, test all
controls and functions to make sure
operation is correct.
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