Yale A245 User Manual

Contents
Foreword ...................................................................... 1
TO OWNERS, USERS, AND OPERATORS: ............. 1
Warning ........................................................................ 4
Model Description ....................................................... 7
GENERAL ................................................................... 7
NAMEPLATE .............................................................. 10
SAFETY LABELS ....................................................... 10
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ............................ 13
Operating Procedures ................................................ 34
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ............................... 34
INSPECTION BEFORE OPERATION ........................ 40
Checks With the Key Switch OFF ............................. 40
Checks With the Key Switch ON .............................. 41
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ...................................... 41
Selectable Performance Modes ................................ 41
Traveling ................................................................... 42
Steering .................................................................... 42
Turning ...................................................................... 42
Standard Truck Braking ............................................ 43
Delivery Truck Braking .............................................. 44
Coasting .................................................................... 44
Stopping .................................................................... 44
Load Handling ........................................................... 45
Maintenance ................................................................ 46
HOW TO MOVE A DISABLED LIFT TRUCK .............. 46
HOW TO PUT A LIFT TRUCK ON BLOCKS .............. 47
Maintenance Schedule ............................................... 48
Checks and Inspection Procedures .......................... 53
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ............................................... 53
LIFTING MECHANISM ............................................... 55
CONTROLS ................................................................ 55
WHEELS AND TIRES ................................................. 57
ELECTRICAL AND BATTERY ................................... 57
CHARGING THE BATTERY ....................................... 58
LED Status Display ................................................... 60
Specific Gravity Corrections ..................................... 63
CHECKING THE BATTERY ....................................... 65
CHANGING THE BATTERY ....................................... 66
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS .................................... 69
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............................................ 69
Charging Lithium-Ion Battery .................................... 69
Troubleshooting Charger ........................................ 70
Knowing When Battery Is Fully Charged ................ 70
Where To Charge Batteries .................................... 70
Lithium-Ion Battery Care ........................................... 71
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Yale A245 Specifications

General

Brand	Yale
Model	A245
Category	Forklifts
Language	English