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TM 10-3930-660-10
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
0005 00
MOVE FORKLIFT - CONTINUED
3.
Changing Direction of Travel.
WARNING
DO NOT STOP QUICKLY. The load may drop off the forks causing damage or personal injury.
a.
Depress brake or transmission disconnect pedal to apply the service brakes and bring the forklift to a complete stop.
NOTE
When changing direction of travel, reduce engine speed.
b.
4.
Move travel select lever through Neutral, “N” to the desired direction.
Changing Gear Selection Range.
WARNING
DO NOT downshift at high speeds. Forklift will slow suddenly and drop the load or possibly cause operator
injury.
CAUTION
• Operating the vehicle with a heavy load in high gear will cause the torque converter to slip excessively and
the transmission may overheat.
• Upshifting and downshifting should be done in the normal sequence of speeds.
NOTE
The gears should be engaged only after reaching the top speed of the next lower gear. If necessary, the forklift should be slowed by means of the service brakes.
5.
a.
Shifting to the next higher gear may be accomplished at any engine RPM while the forklift is in motion.
b.
When downshifting, DO NOT over-rev the engine. Allow forklift to slow before shifting to the next lower gear.
Accelerating Hydraulic Functions.
a.
Depress and hold transmission disconnect pedal.
b.
Depress accelerator pedal to increase and maintain higher engine speed.
c.
Perform desired hydraulic functions.
d.
Reduce engine speed to idle after operations are completed.
e.
Shift travel select control lever as necessary.
f.
Slowly release transmission disconnect pedal.
0005 00-6