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UniCarriers 1F1 - User Manual

UniCarriers 1F1
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MODELS 1F1/1F2
Platinum II Series Cushion & Pneumatic Tire
Engine Powered/LPG, Gasoline, Dual Fuel, Diesel & Carburetor
3,000-8,000 lb. Capacities
Printing: April 2018 (02)
Publication No.: 997OE-45001
Printed in Marengo IL USA
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Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction

Daily Inspection

Describes daily checks required by OSHA before operating the lift truck.

Planned Maintenance

Outlines periodic maintenance performed by trained and authorized mechanics.

How to Use This Manual

Safety Rules and Practices

Covers essential safety rules and major operating hazards.

Operating Controls and Functions

Explains the function of major components, instruments, and controls.

Operating the Lift Truck

Details safe and efficient operating procedures for the lift truck.

General Care and Maintenance

Discusses care and planned maintenance for the battery, forks, and side shift.

Safety Signs and Safety Messages

Warning Symbols and Levels

Explains the meaning of danger, warning, and caution symbols used in the manual.

Safety Rules and Practices

Operator Qualifications

Emphasizes the need for trained, evaluated, and authorized lift truck operators.

Safety Guards

Discusses the importance and limitations of overhead guards for protection.

Operator Responsibility

Installation of Attachments

In Case of Tip-Over

Crucial safety advice and procedures to follow in case the lift truck tips over.

Transporting Lift Truck

Approach Angle, Departure Angle and Gangway

Explains approach, departure, and gangway angles for loading onto platforms.

Function Tests

Traction Bar

Details on the use, limitations, and safety of the traction bar.

Data and Capacity Plates and Decals

Data Plate

Information found on the lift truck's data plate regarding specifications.

Alternate Capacity Plates

Details on alternative capacity plates that may be affixed to the lift truck.

Caution Drive Decal (In Case of Tip-Over Decal)

Warning Drive Decal (Trained and Authorized)

Critical safety decals emphasizing operator training and manual understanding.

Operating Controls and Functions

Prohibited Applications for UniCarriers Lift Trucks

Lists uses that are not permitted for the lift trucks to ensure safe operation.

Meters, Indicators and Lamps

LCD

Description of the Liquid Crystal Display monitor on the meter panel.

Operation Buttons

Explanation of the function of buttons used to change display and settings.

Malfunction and Warning Indications

Mast Interlock Warning

Explains specific malfunction and warning indications on the meter panel.

LPG Level Warning;LPG Rack Lock Warning

Explains specific malfunction and warning indications on the meter panel.

Radiator Level Warning

Explains specific malfunction and warning indications on the meter panel.

Switches

Fuel Change Switch (Dual Fuel Lift Trucks)

Explains the fuel selection switch for dual fuel trucks.

Seat Belt Interlock or Shutdown Indicator (Red - Option)

Describes the seat belt interlock system and shutdown indicator.

Maximum Speed Change Switch (Option)

Explains the switch used to change the maximum speed mode.

Operating Controls

Selector Lever

Describes the lever used for changing the driving direction of the lift truck.

Parking Brake Lever

Explains how to set and release the parking brake lever.

Cargo-Handling Control Lever(s)

Describes levers for operating the lift, lower, and tilt functions.

Operating the Lift Truck

Inspection Before Operating

Covers mandatory pre-operation checks required by OSHA regulations.

Lift Truck Operating Precautions

Lists important precautions to take during lift truck operation.

Gasoline and LPG Lift Truck Starting (Including Dual Fuel)

Fuel-Change Switch (Dual Fuel Lift Trucks)

Details on how to switch between gasoline and LPG fuels.

Automatic Transmission

2-Speed Transmission

Explains the operation of the 2-speed manual shift transmission.

Stopping and Parking the Lift Truck

Forks

Details on fork adjustment, inspection, and repair.

Seat Adjustment

Backrest Inclination Adjustment

Details on how to adjust the backrest angle for operator comfort.

Forward and Backward Control Lever

Explains how to adjust the seat position forward and backward.

Seat Belt

Lumbar Adjustment

Details on adjusting the lumbar supports for the operator's seat.

Swivel Seat

Instructions for swiveling the operator's seat for better visibility.

Top Panel

Open Operation

Step-by-step procedure for opening the top panel (hood) of the lift truck.

Close Operation

Tilt Steering Wheel

Explains how to adjust the steering wheel position and lock it.

Radiator Cover

Rearview Mirror (Option)

Details on removing the radiator cover and adjusting the rearview mirror.

LPG Cylinder (Tank) Holder

Open Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for opening the LPG cylinder holder.

Close Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for closing the LPG cylinder holder.

General Care and Maintenance

Wet Cell Battery Care and Maintenance

Guidelines for the proper care and maintenance of wet cell batteries.

Daily Inspection

Battery Specific Gravity

Information on checking battery specific gravity for performance assessment.

Maintenance and Inspection

Fuel Recommendation

Recommended fuels for gasoline and diesel engines.

Engine Oil Level

Refilling Engine Oil

Procedures for checking and refilling engine oil.

Engine Coolant Level

Refilling Engine Coolant

Procedures for checking and refilling engine coolant.

Brake Fluid Level

Refilling Brake Fluid

Procedures for checking and refilling brake fluid.

Automatic Transmission Fluid Level

Refilling Automatic Transmission Fluid

Procedures for checking and refilling automatic transmission fluid.

Hydraulic Oil Level

Refilling Hydraulic Oil

Procedures for checking and refilling hydraulic oil.

Steering Wheel Play

Checking for excessive play or looseness in the steering wheel.

Wheel and Tire

Tire Replacement

Front (Drive) Tire

Pneumatic Tire

Details on pneumatic tire replacement procedures.

Cushion Tire

Details on cushion tire replacement procedures.

Checking Mast

Checking Lift Chain

Instructions for inspecting mast and lift chain for wear and proper function.

Fork Inspection

Fork Repair

Guidelines for inspecting and repairing forks to ensure safe use.

Checking Horn

Checking Lights

Checking horn, lights, cargo controls, brake pedal, and fuses.

Checking Cargo-Handling Control Lever(s)

Verifying proper operation of cargo handling control levers.

Checking Brake Pedal

Checking brake pedal free play and adjustment requirements.

Checking Parking Brake Lever

Checking parking brake function, force, and return to original position.

Checking Air Cleaner

Fuel Tank Cleaning: Drain Plug

Procedures for cleaning the air cleaner and fuel tank.

Checking Fan Belt

Fuel Filter (Draining Water from Water Separator Diesel Lift Trucks)

Checking fan belt deflection and draining water from the fuel filter.

Precautions for Using LPG

Recommended LPG Fuel Type

Safety precautions and recommended fuel type for LPG operation.

LPG Cylinder (Tank) Replacement

Removing Cylinder (Tank) Swing-Out Type

Step-by-step guide for removing LPG cylinders from swing-out mounts.

Removing Cylinder (Tank) Swing-Down Type

Step-by-step guide for removing LPG cylinders from swing-down mounts.

Installing Cylinder (Tank) Swing-Out Type

Installing Cylinder (Tank) Swing-Down Type

Periodic Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule

Electric system

Maintenance schedule for electric system components like fuses, relays, and lights.

Automatic Transmission

Maintenance schedule for the automatic transmission fluid and line pressure.

Rear axle

Maintenance schedule for rear axle components like wheel bearings and kingpin.

Brake system

Maintenance schedule for the brake system including fluid, pedal, and lining.

Mast

Periodic Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule for Emission Control System

Lubrication Chart

Putting Lift Truck in Storage

Pre-Storage Servicing

Steps to take before storing the lift truck for an extended period.

Post-Storage Servicing

Steps to take after removing the lift truck from storage.

Options

Side Shift

Overview of the side shift attachment and its sling points.

Operation of the Control Lever for the Side Shift

Manual Hydraulic Control

Explains the operation of the side shift control lever via manual hydraulics.

Fingertip Control

Describes the fingertip control method for side shift operation.

Specifications

Model Variation (Long Model Code) Breakdown

Explains how to interpret the long model code for lift truck variations.

Main Truck - 1 F1 (Pneumatic)

Presents detailed specifications for 1F1 pneumatic models.

Main Truck - 1 F2 (Pneumatic)

Presents detailed specifications for 1F2 pneumatic models.

Main Truck - 1 F2 (Cushion)

Presents detailed specifications for 1F2 cushion models.

Main Truck - 1 F1;1 F2 (Compact Pneumatic)

Presents detailed specifications for compact pneumatic models.

Mast - 1 F1 (Pneumatic)

Details mast specifications for 1F1 pneumatic models.

Mast - 1 F2 2.0 - 2.5 Ton (Pneumatic)

Details mast specifications for 1F2 pneumatic models.

Mast - 1 F2 2.8 Ton (Pneumatic)

Details mast specifications for 1F2 pneumatic models.

Mast - 1 F2 3.0 Ton (Pneumatic)

Details mast specifications for 1F2 pneumatic models.

Mast - 1 F2 3.0 Ton Standard Wheelbase (Cushion)

Details mast specifications for 1F2 cushion models with standard wheelbase.

Mast - 1 F1 (Cushion)

Details mast specifications for 1F1 cushion models.

Mast - 1 F2 2.0 - 2.5 Ton (Cusion)

Details mast specifications for 1F2 cushion models.

Mast - 1 F2 2.8 Ton (Cushion)

Details mast specifications for 1F2 cushion models.

Mast - 1 F2 3.0 Ton (Cushion)

Details mast specifications for 1F2 cushion models.

Mast - 1 F2 3.0 Ton Standard Wheelbase (Cushion)

Details mast specifications for 1F2 cushion models with standard wheelbase.

Mast - 1 F2 3.3 Ton (Cushion)

Details mast specifications for 1F2 cushion models.

Mast - 1 F2 3.5 - 3.6 Ton (Cushion)

Details mast specifications for 1F2 cushion models.

Mast - 1 F1 1.5 Ton (Compact Pneumatic)

Details mast specifications for 1F1 compact pneumatic models.

Mast - 1 F1 1.8 Ton (Compact Pneumatic)

Details mast specifications for 1F1 compact pneumatic models.

Mast - 1 F2 (Compact Pneumatic)

Details mast specifications for 1F2 compact pneumatic models.

Fuel and Oil Capacity

Engine

Engine Oil Capacity

Details engine oil capacity for different engine models.

Noise Level

California and U.S. Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

Outlines owner's responsibilities regarding emissions and warranty.

Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage

Summarizes the warranty coverage periods for engines and emission parts.

Emission Control Warranty Coverages

Lists specific emission control parts and their warranty periods.

Diesel Engine Emission Control Systems Warranty Statement

What is Covered

Lists parts and components covered by the diesel engine emission warranty.

Warranty Period

Specifies the duration of the diesel engine emission warranty.

What is Not Covered

Details exclusions from the diesel engine emission warranty coverage.

What You Must Do

Steps the owner must take to obtain warranty service for the diesel engine.

UniCarriers Genuine Parts

Disposal of Parts and Materials

Information on proper disposal of used parts and materials according to regulations.

UniCarriers 1F1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model1F1
Power SourceElectric
CategoryForklifts
Voltage36V
Battery Voltage36V

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