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23.23.When operating a loaded truck, have the rear endWhen operating a loaded truck, have the rear end
of the truck pointed downhill. When operating anof the truck pointed downhill. When operating an
unloaded truck, have the rear end of your machineunloaded truck, have the rear end of your machine
pointed uphillpointed uphill
Never turn the truck sideways on an incline. ThereNever turn the truck sideways on an incline. There
is danger of the truck turning over.is danger of the truck turning over.
24.24.When operating truck down on a grade, use engineWhen operating truck down on a grade, use engine
idle speed. At the same time, use the brake pedalidle speed. At the same time, use the brake pedal
intermittently.intermittently.
25.25.It is dangerous to travel with forks higher than theIt is dangerous to travel with forks higher than the
appropriate position regardless of whether they areappropriate position regardless of whether they are
loaded or not. Maintain a good traveling posture.loaded or not. Maintain a good traveling posture.
(When traveling, the forks should be 15 to 30 cm(When traveling, the forks should be 15 to 30 cm
above the ground or floor.)above the ground or floor.)
DO NOT operate the side shift mechanism, ifDO NOT operate the side shift mechanism, if
equipped, when the forks are raised and loaded, sinceequipped, when the forks are raised and loaded, since
this will cause the truck to this will cause the truck to become unbalanced.become unbalanced.
A truck with attachments should be considered theA truck with attachments should be considered the
same as a loaded trucksame as a loaded truck