Clark Forklift CT CTA English OI-343 Operator's Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

Operator's Instruction Manual

CTA 30 thru 50

BOOK NO 01-343

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FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS

BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS TRUCK! READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND ON THE TRUCK. CHECK THE TRUCK FOR CORRECT OPERATION. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TRUCK UNLESS YOU ARE TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED TO DO SO.

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© Copyright Clark Equipment Company 1984

Code 01•3'3, MAR. 8-<I

FOREWORD Federal and state laws require that operators be completely trained in the safe operation of lift trucks.

Before you start operating this lift truck, make sure that you understand all driving procedures. It is important to operate your lift truck safely and efficiently.

This manual will help you learn how to operate your lift truck. This manual describes the controls, special features and the functions of each control.

This manual is not a training manual, it is a guide to help authorized operators safely operate a lift truck. Illustrations in this manual show the operator correct procedures for checking, starting, operating and stopping the lift truck.

Clark lift trucks are built to take hard work, but not abuse. They are built to be dependable but as with any lift truck, they are only as efficient as the operator and the persons responsible for maintaining them.

Do not make any repairs to this truck unless you have been trained in lift truck repair procedures and authorized by your employer.

MANUALES DE INSTRUCCION PARA OPERADORES IMPRIMIDOS EN ESPANOL SON OBTENIDOS DE SU DISTRIBUIDOR CLARK. BETRIEBSANWEISUNGEN IN DEUTSCHER SPRACHE KOENNEN SIE BEi IHREM CLARK-HAENDLER ERHALTEN. MANUELS DE L'OPERATEUR EN LANGUE FRANCAISE PEUVENT ETRE COMMANDES CHEZ VOTRE DISTRIBUTEUR CLARK.

Code: 01-343, MAR. 84

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Operator's Warning............................................................ Page 0 Foreword .................................................................... Page i Drive Safely .................................................................. Page iv Summary of Safe Operating Procedures .......................................... Page 1 Know Your Truck .............................................................. Page 2 Safety ................................................................... Pages 3-11 Operator's Controls .......................................................... Page 12 Before Operation ......................................................... Pages 13-27 Operating Hints .......................................................... Pages 28-32 Parking ................................................................. Pages 33-35 Towing Procedures (Disabled Tow Tractors) ...................................... Page 36 Wheel and Tire Maintenance ............................................... Pages 37-39 Handy Reference Data ........................................................ Page 40

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DRIVE SAFELY BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS, SIGNS AND MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE TRUCK. INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHER PERSONNEL WILL OCCUR IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND MESSAGES.

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SUMMARY OF SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES

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1. Do not operate this truck unless you have been trained and authorized to do so.

Read all warnings and instructions in operator's manual and on this truck.

2. Do not operate this truck until you have checked its condition. Give special atten­ tion to tires, horn, lights, battery, brakes, steering mechanism, fuel system, and guards.

3. Operate truck only from designated operating position. Never place any part of your body outside of the confines of the truck. Do not carry passengers.

7. Start, stop, travel, steer and brake smoothly. Slow down for turns and on uneven or slippery surfaces that could cause truck to slide or overturn. Violent ap­ plication of brakes is dangerous and may cause "jack-knifing" of trailers.

8. When making a turn, allow for "corner­ cutting" of the trailer.

9. When moving in reverse direction with a trailer, get assistance if vision i s obstructed. Moving in reverse direction with more than one trailer is not recommended.

4. Make sure the tow coupling is secure.

10. Make sure correct tire pressures are maintained.

5. Do not handle unstable or loosely stack­ ed loads. Use special care when handling long, high or wide loads to avoid losing the load, striking bystanders, or tipping the truck. Loads on trailers must be evenly distributed and secure.

11. Before driving over a dockboard or bridge plate, make sure it is correctly secured. Drive carefully and slowly across the dockboard or bridge plate, and never ex­ ceed its rated capacity.

6. Do not overload truck. Check capacity plate for load weight. The safe capacity of a tractor-trailer is its stopping ability, not its potential towing ability.

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14. If a truck must be parked on an incline, put blocks at the wheels.

15. Fumes from operation of engine powered trucks in poorly ventilated areas can be harmful to health. Turn engine off when not in use.

16. Observe applicable traffic regulations.

Yield right-of-way to pedestrians. Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed.

17. Make a report of all accidents involving personnel, building structures, and equip­ ment to the correct authority.

18. Before getting off truck, neutralize travel control and set parking brake. When leaving truck unattended, turn the ignition circuit off.

12. Do not run over objects on the traveled surface.

13. Use special care when operating on ramps - travel slowly, and do not angle or turn.

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Know Your Truck . . .. . . ..

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1. Engine Compartment Hood

2. Cowl and Instrument Panel 3. Operators Compartment

4. Operators Seat 5. Drive Wheel and Tire 6. Operators Mounting Step (Left side only) 7. Steer Wheel and Tire 8. Front Bumper Plate 9. Headlight 10. Tail Light 18726

GAS OR DIESEL POWERED TOW TRACTOR Rated Drawbar Pull Capacities

3000 lbs. (1360 kg), 4000 lbs. (1815 kg), 5000 lbs. (2270 kg).

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Safety

1. Only physically qua I ified and thor­ oughly trained person­ nel should be author­ ized to operate the Clark Gas or Diesel Powered Tow Tractor.

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3. Learn how your tow tractor is opera­ ted. Know its safety devic es, how they function and how the special attachments, if any, work.

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2. Prominently placed on every Clark Tow Tractor is a list of basic rules for opera­ tion. These rules are for the protection of you and others in your o p e r a t ing area. Be familiar with them.

4. The wearing of "ha r d hat," safety glasses a n d safety shoes is recommended.

Dr ess suitably and avoid wearing loose fit­ ting clothing.

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Safety

5. Never attempt to operate a tow tractor with wet or greasv. hands or shoes.

6. Before you operate any tow tractor test t h e horn, s e rvice brakes, steering, hand brake, direction con­ trols, lights and any special devices for proper operation. Re­ port any improper operation to the proper authority.

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7. Always look all around the tractor be­ fore moving it in any direction. Remember to start and stop slow­ ly and smoothly. Be esp e c i ally watchful when backing up to hitch to a load.

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8. Operate the tractor on I y in designated t r a c t o r routes and · keep operating aisles clear. One-way traffic is recommended. If this is not practical in your operation heed h i ghway regulations and drive to right of aisle centerline.

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