Operation
Driving the vehicle 7.3
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7.3.8
Securing the vehicle
Stop the vehicle without jolting by releasing the accelerator pedal or by
actuating the brake/inching pedal and secure as described in the follow-
ing section.
The following activities apply to parking the vehicle after daily use. In ad-
dition, the activities for the transport of the vehicle, as well as all mainten-
ance and inspection work apply, provided that they are described in these
operating instructions.
• Park the vehicle on a stable, level and dry surface.
• Lower the loader unit completely to the ground.
• Apply the parking brake.
• Stop the engine.
• Move all switches and levers to zero position.
• Depressurize the hydraulic system.
• Secure the vehicle with a wheel chock.
• Clean the vehicle.
• Perform visual check of the following assemblies for leaks.
– Hydraulic system
– Cooling system
– Fuel system
• Perform a visual check for damage to the vehicle, especially to the
tires, the attachment and the lock for the attachment.
• Fill up with fuel.
• Check all liquid levels and top up if necessary.
• Secure the vehicle against unauthorized use.
– Remove the starting key.
– Close the windows.
– Lock the doors, filler caps of the tanks and engine cover.
7.3.9
Vehicle travel on public roads
WARNING
Accident hazard due to pallet fork tines!
The fork tines of the pallet fork can cause serious injury or death during
operation.
► Remove the pallet fork before driving on public roads and transport it
separately.
► In the case of a pallet fork with folding forks, fold them up before driv-
ing on public roads.
► Bent, torn or otherwise damaged forks must not be used.
► Before starting work, ensure that the fork tines on the fork carriage
are safely locked.
► Lower the pallet fork to the ground before leaving the vehicle.
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