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Operating the Truck
DRIVING AND STOPPING
Before driving off observe all instruments and warning lights. All instruments
should operate in their normal range and all warning lights should be out except
possibly the Direction Indicator and Headlight Main Beam warning lights.
Make sure the area around the machine is clear of personnel and obstructions
before driving off.
In the first few minutes of travel, check carefully for the required steering,
braking, engine and transmission power response for maximum operating safety.
1. Make sure the body is fully down and body control lever is in the 'FLOAT'
position.
2. Apply the service brake and release the parking brake.
3. Select the driving direction and the required range.
4. Sound horn; two blasts for forward and three blasts for reverse.
5. Release the service brake, apply the accelerator and move off.
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