SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual - Manual (Page 10)

1-4 Model 6036 S\N 9B0499 and Before
Section 1. Safety Practices
Why
Ventilation
Radiator Cap
Soft Ground
Supports and
Straps
Oil Pressure
Pressure
Testing
Leaving Forklift
Parking
Wheels and
Tires
The safety precautions and practices in this manual
are extremely important. Not following them can
cause personal injury or death. Read this section
carefully and be sure you understand all the precau-
tions and practices noted before attempting to service
the forklift.
1.6 OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS (cont.)
1.7 FINAL WORD
Item What to do
Avoid prolonged running of the engine in
a closed area with inadequate ventilation.
Always turn the radiator cap slowly to the
first stop to relieve pressure.
Never work on a forklift on soft ground.
Check for additional ballast. Seek
assistance and install suitable supports if
necessary.
Make sure safe and stable supports or
straps are installed beneath or around a
component or structural member that may
fall before commencing work.
Before loosening hoses or tubes, turn off
the engine and operate the controls
several times to relieve pressure.
Make sure all test equipment is in good
condition.
Use only gauges specified.
Comply with test procedure specified.
Lower carriage to the ground.
Do not park or attempt to service forklift
on an incline. If unavoidable, block all
wheels.
Keep tires inflated to correct pressure.
Do not over-inflate tires.
Exhaust fumes are highly toxic and
can kill.
Escaping coolant can burn you seri-
ously.
To prevent serious injury and/or death.
To prevent serious injury and/or death.
A pressure explosion will cause
serious injury.
To prevent damage to the system or
the equipment, and to eliminate the
possibility of personal injury.
To prevent accidental injury.
To prevent serious injury and/or death.
To prevent dangerous travel and load
handling.
Over-inflation can cause tires to burst
and result in personal injury.