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Section 5 – Operation Starting the Engine
5.1 Starting the Engine
WARNING
Ensure that you maintain three points of contact to
mount/dismount the cab.
1. Enter cab and close door (if equipped).
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and fasten seat belt.
WARNING
The seat belt must be worn at all times.
3. Ensure parking brake is on and direction control
lever in neutral position.
4. To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to on
position. Turn the key to start position.
5.2 Driving the Telehandler
5.2-1 Driving on Level Terrain
WARNING
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Be aware of blind spots when operating the
telehandler.
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Ensure that there are no personnel or
obstructions in the path of travel, including
blind spots.
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When traveling at high rate of speed, use front
wheel steering mode.
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Slow the telehandler prior to turning.
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Always look at the direction of travel.
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Travel in reverse only at slow rate of speed.
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Drive only as fast as conditions allow.
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Keep attachment or load low (45.7 to 61 cm/18
to 24 in) to the ground which gives the best
visibility and stability.
The telehandler is equipped with a hydrostatic
transmission that has a forward and reverse gear.
1. Depress service brake pedal then lift and move
direction control lever to the desired direction of
travel.
2. Press the park brake switch to off position.
3. Move the direction control lever to FWD and
slowly release service brake pedal.
4. Depress accelerator pedal slowly to increase
speed.
5. Use lower sped when transporting load,
traveling through deep mud, rough terrain, or
slopes. Travel at a higher speed during long
distances on smooth terrain without a load.
6. Always bring the telehandler to a complete stop
before changing the direction of travel.
5.2-2 Driving on Slopes
WARNING
Driving on slopes or inclines can be dangerous
and may result in forklift tip-over or loss of load.
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Avoid excessively steep slopes or unstable
surfaces. Do not drive across excessively
steep slopes under any circumstances.
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Avoid turning on slopes, if at all possible.
1. Keep load low and proceed with caution.
2. Reduce travel speed before reaching a slope.
3. Ascend and descend slopes with the heavy end
of the telehandler pointing up the slope:
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Without Load: When the telehandler has no
load, the rear is considered the heavy end.
Travel with the attachment pointed downhill.
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With Load: When the telehandler is carrying
a load, the front is considered the heavy end.
Travel with the attachment pointed uphill.
Figure 19 Driving on a Slope
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