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3. Operating Instructions3. Operating Instructions
1.1. Only trained and authorized operators shouldOnly trained and authorized operators should
operate the truck.operate the truck.
2.2. Inspect the truck at periodic intervals for oil or waterInspect the truck at periodic intervals for oil or water
leaks, deformation, defects, etc. If neglected, the life ofleaks, deformation, defects, etc. If neglected, the life of
the truck will be shortened and in the worst case a fatalthe truck will be shortened and in the worst case a fatal
accident could occur.accident could occur.
Make sure to replace the ―key safety parts‖ duringMake sure to replace the ―key safety parts‖ during
periodical inspection.periodical inspection.
Wipe off any oil, grease or water from the floorWipe off any oil, grease or water from the floor
board and foot and hand controls.board and foot and hand controls.
Shut down the engine before inspecting theShut down the engine before inspecting the
engine and its allied components. Use extra cautionengine and its allied components. Use extra caution
when near the engine fan.when near the engine fan.
When inspecting the radiator or exhaust system,When inspecting the radiator or exhaust system,
exercise caution to avoid being burned.exercise caution to avoid being burned.
3.3. Any Any time time you you find find that that the the truck truck is is not not functioningfunctioning
properly, stop the truck and report the condition to yourproperly, stop the truck and report the condition to your
supervisor.supervisor.
When performing maintenance on the mast, frontWhen performing maintenance on the mast, front
and rear lights, or other high places, be safely securedand rear lights, or other high places, be safely secured
and take care not to slipand take care not to slip
If any warning lamp comes on, move to a safeIf any warning lamp comes on, move to a safe
place and check or repair the trouble.place and check or repair the trouble.
When performing maintenance, take care not to cutWhen performing maintenance, take care not to cut
hands, head or other parts of body on truck edges.hands, head or other parts of body on truck edges.
Place a sign/label on a truck found to be defective.Place a sign/label on a truck found to be defective.
4.4. DO NOT use open flame to check fuel, electrolyte orDO NOT use open flame to check fuel, electrolyte or
coolant levels.coolant levels.
If the temperature of the water tank is above 70If the temperature of the water tank is above 70 °°CC
(155(155°F)°F), DO NOT open the tank cap. DO NOT smoke, DO NOT open the tank cap. DO NOT smoke
while inspecting the battery, handling fuel or workingwhile inspecting the battery, handling fuel or working
on the fuel system. There is a on the fuel system. There is a danger of explosion.danger of explosion.
Always Always have have a a fire fire extinguisher extinguisher available available whenwhen
working on the truck.working on the truck.
Never fill the fuel tank while the Never fill the fuel tank while the engine is running.engine is running.
5.5. Warm coolant temperature to 70Warm coolant temperature to 70
°°
C (155C (155
°°
F) beforeF) before
operation; and cool down coolant temperature belowoperation; and cool down coolant temperature below
7070°°C (155C (155°°F) following work.F) following work.
6.6. When using the truck in When using the truck in an enclosed space, make surean enclosed space, make sure
there is enough ventilation. If needed, use a ventilationthere is enough ventilation. If needed, use a ventilation
fan. DO NOT work in a closed working space becausefan. DO NOT work in a closed working space because
exhaust gases are harmful.exhaust gases are harmful.
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