Clark Forklift HY235 English OI-349 Operator's Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS CLARKLIFT H 500 Y 20, 25 30 MODELS HYDROSTATIC DRIVE GAS, LP GAS DIESEL 2000 LBS THRU 3000 LBS, RATED CAPACITY AT 24 INCHES 1000 KG THRU 1500 KG, RATED CAPACITY AT 500 MM

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EQUIPMENT BOOK NO. 01-349

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Foreword Major Component Identification Safe Operating Rules and Practices Operator's Compartment and Controls Operator's "Before Operation" Checks Operating Hints Fuel and Engine Oil Recommendations Parking Procedures Handy Reference Data

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FOREWORD A large share of the total cost of most every product can be traced to handling. This includes in-plant transports, storage, freight, warehousing and final delivery. In many cases the fork lift truck plays a key roll in each of these operations.

You and your lift truck can significantly reduce these costs ... or increase them. A lift truck costs a lot of money.

Add to'this cost the cost of operation (operators pay, fuel, maintenance, fringe benefits, etc.) and it can easily be seen that this is an important investment for any company. The investment has now been made and it is up to you to ensure that maximum return is realized on that investment.

This manual will help the "qualified operator" become familiar with the hydrostatic drive lift truck's major components, its operating controls, special features and the function(s) of each.

This publication is not a training manual but rather a guide to help the "qualified operator" to more safely and efficiently operate a Clark I ift truck.

Operator training manuals are available thru your Clark Dealer.

Clark trucks are built to take hard work, not abuse.

They are built to be dependable, but - as with any other truck - they are only as good as the man behind the wheel and the men resonsible for maintaining them.

This manual guides the operator through correct procedures for checking, starting, operating, stopping and packing the lift truck.

Read it, study it - keep it handy!

KNOW YOUR TRUCK

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Overhead Guard Operators Compartment Upright Assembly Load Backrest Extension Fork Carriage Load Forks Drive Wheel and Tire Serial Number Location Steer Wheel and Axle

CLARKLIFT H500Y 20 thru 30 Gas, LP Gas and Diesel Powered Hydrostatic Drive 2000 lbs. thru 3000 lbs. rated capacities 1000 kg thru 1500 kg rated capacities

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SAFETY 1. Only physically qualified and thoroughly trained personnel shall be authorized to operate the Clark "Hydrostatic-Drive" lift truck.

2. Prominently placed on every Clark truck is a list of basic rules for operation. These rules are for the protection of you and others in your operating area. Be familiar with them.

3. Learn how your truck is operated. Know its controls, its safety devices, as well as special attachments (if any) and how they function.

4. The wearing of "Hard-Hat", safety glasses and safety shoes is recommended for all lift truck operations. Dress suitably and avoid loose fitting clothing.

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Never operate a I ift truck with wet or greasy hands or shoes.

6. Before operating any lift truck-test the horn, service brakes, and brake, steering, lift­ tilt-controls, directional controls and any special devices for proper operation. Report any improper operation to the proper authority.

7. Always look all around the truck to make certain that your desired path of travel is unobstructed, before moving the truck in any direction. Then remember to start and stop slowly and smoothly.

8. Operate the truck only in designated truck routes and keep operating aisles clear. Oneway traffic is recommended. If this is not practical in your operation heed highway regulations and drive to right of aisle centerline.

SAFETY 9. Be alert for pedestrians, other trucks or obstacles in your path of travel.

10. Sound horn at all corners, entrances and when approaching pedestrians or bystanders.

11. Obey all poster traffic rules and warning signs.

12. Maintain a safe distance ,------------- ----, from the truck ahead of you at all times. Assure ample distance to stop smoothly and safely should the need arise.

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13. Be aware of rear end swing and be alert to avoid rear end swing damage to material in your operating area.

14. Be aware of the position of your forktips at all times when truck is in motion. Be constantly alert to avoid striking anything with the fork tips,

15. Be extremely cautious when operating truck near edge of loading dock or ramp.

16. Make sure vehicle being entered has been blocked to prevent accidental roll. Bridge plates must have adequate strength, width, guard rails each side (minimum 3" high recom­ mended), and be properly secur­ ed.

SAFETY 17. Never allow stunt riding or indulge in horseplay when operating a fork lift truck.

18. Never use your truck to push or tow another. Never allow your truck to be pushed or towed by another.

Should a truck become disabled and require moving, notify the proper authority immediately and if pushing or towing must be done . . .

19. . . . You must connect the hoses under the floorboard by removing the plug and cap and then fit the couplings into one another as shown. Prior to connect the hoses be sure that the couplings are clean to prevent dirt from entering the system.

20. Never carry passengers. The �----,-,n-r......,,-----------, quick response of a lift truck may cause riders to fall off. Besides, vrr ===I they distract you and this is dangerous.

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failure to connect the hoses prior to moving the truck will result in serious damage to system components.

DO NOT MOVE AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 1 MILE (1,6 KM) PER HOURI

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21. Know the rated capacity of your truck and its attachment (if any) and never exceed it. Study your truck data capacity plate and learn the facts stamped in areas 1 thru 8.

Pay attention to area :J and refer to ltem47on page 14.

22. Thoroughly inspect load to be moved for overload and/or poor balance. If the safety of the load is questionable . . . Don't Move It.

23. Unstable loads are a hazard to you and to your fellow workers. Always make sure that your load is well stacked and evenly positioned across both forks.

Never attempt to I ift a load with only one fork.

24. Before lifting check to insure unobstructed overhead Gradually clearance. and smoothly pull back on lift control lever and hold until forks reach desired height.

Return control lever to neutral position to stop Iift at desired height.