Operator Manual
Cushion
It’s the law, you must be trained and certifi ed to operate this
truck.
You or others around you can be seriously injured or even killed if
you don't use this truck correctly.
Read and obey all warnings and instructions in this Manual* and
on the truck.
Head, arms, hands, legs or feet outside the operator area can be
pinned or crushed whenever the truck is moving. Stay within the
operator area and
(OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)
stop the truck completely before getting off.
You Must be Trained
IT'S THE LAW, YOU MUST BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED
Federal law states that only properly trained operators
are permitted to operate a powered industrial truck
and that your employer must train you and certify that
you are qualifi ed to operate this powered industrial
truck. (OSHA §1910.178, Rev. 1999)
Do not operate this truck
been trained and certifi ed by your employer.
in your work place until you have
A dockboard can move or drop while you are on it. Or you
could drive off a dock. Falls from docks or dockboards can cause
serious injury or even death.
You can be trapped or crushed by objects protruding or poking
into the operator area.
Inspect your truck before starting work, make sure it is in good
working order.
* Additional copies of this Operator Manual and all Truck Labels can be obtained
from Crown Equipment Corporation, New Bremen, Ohio 45869 U.S.A.
1 Warning
Make sure you are safe.
Look where you are going.
All rights reserved under International
and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 2008 Crown Equipment Corp.
You could be killed or seriously injured
adequately trained for lift truck operation!
if you are not
You Must be Trained 2
Protect Yourself
Know the Hazards
WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT
Falling from a truck can cause serious injury or
even death.
• Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug before
operating your truck. Keep it fastened until you leave
the truck.
• Stay with your truck. Don't jump from an overturning
or falling sit-down rider truck.
end control rider trucks, where it is recommended
that the operator exit the truck in these emergencies.
DRIVE CAREFULLY
• Never stick your foot, hand, head or any part of your
body outside the operator area, no matter how slow
the truck is moving. Anything caught between the
truck and a fixed object will be crushed or even
cut off.
• Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps. Make
sure dock boards are secure. Check that trailer
wheels are chocked. You could be seriously injured
or even killed in a fall from a dock or dockboard.
• Keep your truck under control at all times. Drive at a
speed that allows you to stop safely. Be even more
careful on slippery or uneven surfaces. Do not drive
over objects on the floor.
LOOK WHERE YOU'RE DRIVING
• Always be alert to the area around you and watch
where you are driving. You could be pinned or
crushed by objects intruding or poking into the
operator area.
• Be sure that any equipment added to the truck
(terminal, fan, clipboard, etc.) does not block your
vision or interfere with safe and efficient operation of
this truck.
Note:
This is not like
Know the Hazards
AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS
Tipovers are very serious accidents. You can be
crushed or even killed by the falling truck if you try
to jump clear. Keep your seatbelt fastened, grip the
steering wheel tightly, brace your feet, and lean away
from the direction of fall. The best way to prevent
injury is to know where you are at all times and follow
the rules of safe truck operation.
• Be extremely careful when working around docks,
dockboards and trailers.
• Use forward tilt only when you have the load in a
rack, over a stack or close to the fl oor.
• Travel with the load or forks close to the ground and
mast tilted back. Watch for overhead obstructions.
Perform all truck movements smoothly and at a speed
that will give you time to react in an emergency.
• An unloaded truck can tip over also. Be just as careful
using an unloaded truck as you are a loaded one.
WARNING
Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.
USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY
• Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts
such as masts, chains or wheels. Make sure the load
backrest is in place, when required.
• Never stand on or under the forks, or allow anyone
else to stand on or under them. The only way to lift
people is with an approved platform.
Never allow passengers on the truck. There is no safe
place for them.
• Before you leave your truck:
• Come to a complete stop, lower forks to the fl oor and
shut the truck off.
• Place the direction control in neutral and apply the
parking brake. Chock wheels if on an incline.
3 Protect Yourself
Protect Yourself 4
Contents
Know the Hazards
Capacity & Load Center
11 Capacity & Load Center Capacity & Load Center 12
What's in it for You?
Warning 1
You Must be Trained 2
Protect Yourself 3
Contents 5
What's in it for You? 6
Your Sit-Down Rider 7
Lift Truck Parts 9
Capacity & Load Center 11
Capacity Plate 13
Display 15
Power On & Off 17
Raise/Lower, Tilt & Accessories 18
Braking 19
Traveling 21
Daily Safety Check 23
Be a Safe Driver 25
Center of evenly
distributed load
600mm
(24in) Max
Load
Center
Truck Weight
Serial Number Truck Type
SAMPLE
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
The better you understand your truck and how to use
it, the better and safer operator you can be. Here are
some guides to using this manual.
QUICK LOCATORS
In addition to the "Contents" page
you can use page headings to fi nd
Units of measure, kg/mm(lb/in)
Load
Capacity with Mast Vertical
Center
Capacity
topics. Some pages also have a
picture of the truck in the corner
showing features or functions
covered on that page
"KNOW THE HAZARDS"
Watch for and read these special
.
blocks. You will fi nd information
about possible safety hazards and
how to avoid them
.
HOW-TO-DRAWINGS
On many pages you will fi nd
pictures as well as text to help you
understand how to use your truck
safely and productively.
Refueling, Propane (LPG) 29
Notes 31
Warning Labels 34
5 Contents
What's in it for You? 6
Your Sit-Down Rider
SIT-DOWN RIDERS
Your sit-down rider truck lifts and stacks loads. It is
also designed to move loads over long distances.
YOUR LIFT TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE
With a load it may weigh more than 4 automobiles, and
the steer wheels are in the rear instead of the front.
FORK FUNCTIONS, STANDARD AND OPTIONAL
Standard fork or hydraulic functions are Raising and
Lowering the forks plus Tilting the mast.
Accessories such as Sideshift or Carton Clamp may
also be included. Your company has decided which
features are needed in your work area and should train
you how to use them.
HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK
Sit down, fasten your seat belt and pull it snug. Adjust
the seat and steering wheel to their most comfortable
positions. Keep your hands on the controls and your
entire body inside the operator area. Look in the
direction you are going.
GIVE YOUR BODY A BREAK
Take advantage of stop time. Flex your arms and legs.
Staying alert will help you be a better and safer driver.
BUILT TO STANDARDS
This truck was designed and built
to current industry and government
standards and guidelines. For more
information see the following:
• American National Standards Institute
(ANSI/ITSDF) B56.1
(Download free from www.itsdf.org)
• Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA) §1910.178, Rev. 1999
(Download free from osha.gov)
• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 583
• National Fire Prevention Association
(NFPA) 505
Hands on Controls
Seated
Seat Belt Fastened
7 Your Sit-Down Rider
Your Sit-Down Rider 8
Lift Truck Parts
Overhead Guard
Hydraulic Levers
Accelerator Pedal
Switch Panel
Parking Brake
Service Brake Pedal
Key Switch
Horn
Work Lights
Fuel Tank
Steering Wheel
Seatbelt
Load Backrest
Seat Deck Latch
Steer Wheels
Drive Wheels
(optional)
Mast
Seat
Forks
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever
Direction Control
Display
9 Lift Truck Parts Lift Truck Parts 10
Capacity & Load Center
Know the Hazards
Load
Center
Center of evenly
distributed load
600mm
(24in) Max
WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?
Capacity is the load (including pallet or container that
can be lifted to a given height at a given load center.
See the capacity plate on your truck. Make certain
you use the correct units of measure.
WHAT IS LOAD CENTER?
Load center is the distance from the load backrest
or vertical face of the fork to the center of an evenly
distributed load.
LOADS MUST BE EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
Your truck could tip over, in any direction, if a load is
shifted to the front or side of a pallet or container.
Truck Weight
Serial Number Truck Type
SAMPLE
SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE
The information shown on this sample
plate does not apply to your truck.
Load
Center
Units of measure, kg/mm(lb/in)
Capacity with Mast Vertical
Capacity
KNOW YOUR LOAD
Do not exceed the capacity shown on your truck's
capacity plate. Be careful when handling long, high or
wide loads. Do not handle unstable loads.
EXCEEDING TRUCK CAPACITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT
Know the capacity of your truck as shown on your
capacity plate. Make certain you use the correct units
of measure. Pay attention to:
• Weight of load
• Load center
• Lift height
• Position of mast
CENTER THE LOAD
Your truck could tip over if a load is shifted to the front
or side of a pallet or container. Make sure your load is
evenly distributed and centered over the forks.
HYDRAULIC OPERATIONS CAN AFFECT STABILITY
Capacities shown on your capacity plate are with the
mast vertical. Be extra careful when tilting a load.
(This also applies to other accessories or attachments
your truck may have, such as sideshift, carton
clamp etc.)
11 Capacity & Load Center
TIRES WILL AFFECT CAPACITY AND STABILITY
This model truck can be equipped with either cushion
or solid pneumatic tires. Capacity and stability will be
affected by the tires selected.
Caution:
If you ever drive a different sit-down truck,
even if it looks similar, be careful. Capacity and
stability may not be the same.
Capacity & Load Center 12
Capacity Plate
CAPACITY PLATE INFORMATION
The capacity plate is on the overhead guard. It contains:
• Truck serial number
• Capacity information (load, load center and lift height)
• Truck type (a fi re safety rating)
• Truck weight
• Attachment information (if any)
READING YOUR CAPACITY PLATE
Capacity may be reduced as lift height increases.
For example: On the sample plate, 1815kg (4000 lb)
can be lifted to 4775mm (188 in). But above 4775 (188),
to 5230 (206), capacity is reduced from 1815 (4000) to
1745 (3850).
Capacity is reduced as load center increases.
For example: On the sample plate, 1815kg (4000 lb) can
be lifted if the load center is 600mm (24 in). But if the load
center is increased to 750mm (30), capacity is reduced from
1815 (4000) to 1450 (3200).
Caution:
You may not increase capacity if load center is
less than shown on your capacity plate.
Truck Weight
Attachment Data
Load
Center
SAMPLE
Serial Number Truck Type
SAMPLE
CAPACITY PLATE
The information shown on this
sample plate does not apply to
your truck.
Units of measure, kg/mm(lb/in)
Capacity with Mast Vertical
OTHER LIFT HEIGHTS & LOAD CENTERS
Contact Crown for capacities at lift heights or load
centers not given on your capacity plate.
Note:
ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 requires that all data be shown
first in Metric units and then USA units.
Know the Hazards
TRUCK WEIGHT
Dockboards, elevators and some fl oors have limited
capacity. Check your capacity plate for the weight of
your truck. Remember to add the weight of the load
you have on the forks. Make certain you use the correct
units of measure.
TRUCK TYPE
Some truck types are not permitted in areas where
there are fi re hazards. Watch for marked areas. For
example: You must not drive a type LP truck into an
area restricted to LPS trucks.
ATTACHMENT DATA
If an attachment on your truck does not match the
information given on your capacity plate, don't operate
your truck. Your capacity plate may be wrong. Report
the problem to your supervisor.
13 Capacity Plate
Capacity Plate 14
Display Panel
FUEL LIGHTS
The lighted green bars show approximate fuel level.
The amber bar means your fuel is getting low.
ALTERNATOR LIGHT
A lighted symbol means the charging system needs
service.
SEAT BELT LIGHT
Lights at Key On to remind you to fasten your seat belt.
PARKING BREAK LIGHT
Lights when parking brake is applied.
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COOLANT TEMPERATURE LIGHT
A red light means the system is hot. Park the truck
and shut it off. Service is required. An amber light
means the system is beginning to overheat.
TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE LIGHT
A lighted symbol means engine oil pressure is low.
Park the truck and shut it off. Service is required.
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
A lighted symbol means the charging system needs
service.
ENGINE LIGHT
A lighted symbol means the engine needs service.
DISPLAY PANEL
If you hear a “beep,” check the display panel for
instructions or information applied.
left blank
intentionally
15 Display Panel 16
Power On & Off Raise/Lower, Tilt & Accessories
Raise/Lower lever
KEY SWITCH
• Turn the key clockwise from the red dot to the
yellow dot to start the engine. Check that the seat
alarm and all indicator lights are working.
• Let go of the key and it will return to ON (green dot).
• Turn the key counterclockwise to OFF (red dot) to
shut the truck off. Always turn the key to OFF when
leaving the truck. Apply the parking brake.
Tilt lever
Accessory levers (optional)
HYDRAULIC LEVER OPERATION
Pull a lever toward you, away from the mast, and you'll
get the action shown by the symbol in the top of the
lever. Push the lever away from you, toward the mast,
and you'll get the opposite action.
The farther you move the lever from neutral, the faster
the action will be.
For example: Pull the Raise/Lower lever toward
you to raise the forks, as shown by the symbol.
Push the lever away from you to lower the forks.
LIFT AND TILT INTERLOCK
Lift and Tilt are interlocked so that you cannot lift higher
than 95” to 102” (depending on mast height) if the mast
is tilted forward past 2º, or tilt the mast forward past 2º
if you have lifted higher than 95” to 102”.
Know the Hazards
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
Don’t inhale the engine exhaust. It contains carbon
monoxide which is a colorless and odorless gas. It
can cause unconsciousness or even death with little
or no warning.
Don’t operate the truck in unventilated areas where
the exhaust gas can accumulate.
Note:
You must use full engine speed (with the inching/
brake pedal applied; see page 15.) to obtain maximum
performance for any hydraulic operation.
Know the Hazards
HYDRAULIC OPERATIONS CAN AFFECT STABILITY
Capacities shown on your capacity plate are for loads
that are centered and level. Be extra careful when
tilting a load. (This also applies to accessories or
attachments your truck may have such as sideshift,
carton clamp, push-pull, etc.)
Raise/Lower, Tilt & Accessories 1817 Power On & Off
Braking
SERVICE BRAKE
Your truck will be equipped with either one or two
service brake pedals.
2 PEDAL OPTION
The smaller left pedal is the inching/brake pedal. Push
the pedal all the way down for full braking. Partially
depressing the pedal while applying the accelerator
will give you controlled slower travel, or “inching”.
The large center pedal provides full braking only.
When fully depressed, both pedals provide the same
degree of braking.
PARKING BRAKE ON
Press the end of the parking brake rocker switch
nearest the seat to apply the parking brake.
Always put the parking brake on when you leave the
truck. The alarm will sound if the brake is not applied.
PARKING BRAKE OFF
Press the end of the parking brake rocker switch away
from the seat to release the parking brake.
1 PEDAL OPTION
The large pedal is the inching/brake pedal. Push
the pedal all the way down for full braking. Partially
depressing the pedal while applying the accelerator
will give you controlled slower speed, or “inching”.
Caution:
engages.
Note:
engine speed (with the inching/brake pedal applied)
to obtain maximum performance for any hydraulic
operation.
On an incline the truck may roll before drive
With either pedal option, you must use full
OPTIONAL PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Move the parking brake lever toward the seat to apply
the parking brake.
Squeeze the parking brake lever and move it away from
the seat to release the parking brake.
Always put the parking brake on when you leave the
truck. The alarm will sound if the brake is not applied.
Know the Hazards
MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKES WORK
Test the brakes on your truck at the start of each shift.
Know the distance it takes to stop before you start
working.
If the stopping distance is too long for you to stop
safely, don't drive the truck. Apply the parking brake
and report any problem to your supervisor.
19 Braking
Braking 20
Traveling
BEFORE YOU DRIVE
Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug.
Adjust the operator seat and steering wheel to their
most comfortable positions.
TRAVEL DIRECTION AND SPEED
Move the direction control away from you, toward the
mast, to travel forks fi rst. Move the control toward you,
away from the mast, to travel power unit fi rst (forks
trailing).
HORN
Press the center of the steering wheel to blow the horn.
Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers.
Use your horn when you leave an aisle or come to a
crosswalk or intersection.
Note:
Your truck may be equipped with an optional
horn button on the rear post handle.
Know the Hazards
Use the accelerator on the fl oor (right pedal) to control
travel speed. The farther you push it down, the faster
the truck will go.
When you sit down you must place the direction
control in neutral before you select a direction of travel.
Note:
You must use full acceleration (with the inching/
brake pedal applied) to obtain maximum performance
for any hydraulic operation.
AVOID TRUCK DAMAGE WHEN CHANGING TRAVEL DIRECTION
You can damage the truck if you are traveling too fast
when changing direction of travel.
Do not change direction of travel until the truck has
slowed to about 5 mph or less.
SLOW DOWN FOR SPILLS OR WET FLOORS
Powder or liquid spills can cause slippery fl oors.
Slow down or you could lose control of steering and
braking. Be careful and allow for a longer stopping
distance.
Don't run over objects on the fl oor.
LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING
Travel in the direction that gives you the best view.
POWER UNIT SWING
Be careful turning while traveling forks fi rst. The power
unit will swing wide in the opposite direction. Make
sure you have clearance, and watch out for people in
the area.
KNOW THE OUTDOOR HAZARDS
Outdoor usage of this truck requires even more care,
especially when operating on gravel, unpaved surfaces,
uneven terrain, or when snow, ice or water is present.
PREVENT DAMAGE TO TRUCK
Slow to 5 mph or less before reversing direction of
travel.
21 Traveling
Traveling 22
Daily Safety Check
CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK
You must make sure your truck is safe to use.
1. Walk around your truck and check it over.
• Check for propane gas leaks. (Gas odor or frost on the
cylinder or fuel valve).
• Check that fuel hoses are not cracked or worn.
• Inspect fuel valve and other parts for damage.
• Make certain the propane cylinder is properly installed
and secure.
• See that all wheels and tires are in good condition.
• Make sure all lights are working.
• Check that both forks are secure and not bent, cracked
or badly worn.
• Inspect all lift chains for damage.
• Look under the truck for signs of oil or coolant leaks.
• Inspect the seat belt for wear.
• Turn the key to TEST. Make certain the display warning
alarm and all indicator lights are working.
2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.
• Adjust the operator seat and steering wheel to their
most comfortable positions.
• Fasten your seat belt.
• Try all the hydraulic functions.
• Check that the steering is easy and smooth.
• Check braking distance in forward and reverse.
Load size and fl oor conditions can affect these
distances.
• Drive the truck slowly in both directions.
• Drive through the full speed range in both forward
and reverse.
• Know the distance it takes to stop before you start
working. If the braking distance is too long to stop
safely, don't drive the truck.
If anything doesn't look or feel right, don't drive the truck. Report
the problem to your supervisor.
You can use the checklist form that came with your truck.
Used properly, this checklist can alert service people to
needed repairs.
• Test the horn.
23 Daily Safety Check
Daily Safety Check 24
Be a Safe Driver
MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE
• Do not use this truck unless you are trained and
certifi ed.
• Be certain you understand how your truck works and
the hazards that go with it. Don't drive the truck if
you have any doubts.
• Know the capacity of your truck (Load Weight, Load
Center and Lift Height). Make certain you use the
correct units of measure.
• Some trucks are not allowed in areas where there are
fi re hazards. Be certain your truck is the correct fi re
safety type for the area.
• Make sure your hands and shoes are clean and dry,
and your clothing is proper for the job.
MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK IS READY
• Inspect your truck before using it (see pages 23 and
24). If it's not working right, or something is broken,
report the problem to your supervisor.
Don't use the truck.
• Be sure that any equipment added to the truck
(terminal, fan, clipboard, etc.) is positioned so that it
does not block your vision or interfere with safe and
effi cient operation of the truck.
• In an open area, test the braking. Check at a slow
travel speed fi rst, then a faster one. Know the
distance it takes to stop before you start work.
DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT
• Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug.
• Never stick an arm or any part of your body outside
the operator area, no matter how slow the truck is
moving. A hand or foot caught between the truck
and a fixed object will be crushed or even cut off.
• Keep your hands on the controls and your feet by
the pedals.
• Travel in the direction that gives you the best
view. Look where you are going and slow down in
congested areas.
• Slow down for wet or slippery floors.
Don't run over things.
• When operating outdoors stay away from gravel or
other unpaved surfaces and uneven terrain.
• Travel with the forks close to the floor and mast
tilted back. Place the load against the load backrest
(vertical face of the forks).
• Look where you are going before you change
direction of travel.
• See that you have room to drive and turn. Always
check for overhead objects.
• Slow down when making turns.
• Avoid sudden movement of controls. Learn to use
them smoothly at a moderate, even rate.
• Check clearances before raising or lowering the forks
or load.
25 Be a Safe Driver
• Be extra careful if you must use your truck in an area
where there is a risk of falling objects.
Continued next page...
Be a Safe Driver 26
Be a Safe Driver continued
WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE
• Always look in direction of travel.
• Slow down. Yield or stop for pedestrians. Use your
horn when you come to a crosswalk or intersection.
• Be careful that you don't pin or crush someone.
For example: Never drive your truck toward anyone
standing in front of a fi xed object.
• Watch out for power unit swing.
• Never allow passengers on your truck.
• Keep others away from your truck while you're
working. Don't ever allow anyone on or under the
load or forks.
• Don't let anyone use your truck unless they are trained
and certifi ed.
• Never lift anyone with the forks unless they are
using an approved platform. Even then use
extreme caution:
• Use a securely attached and approved
safety platform.
• Make certain lifting mechanism is operating properly.
• Have load backrest vertical (never tilt when elevated).
• Make certain truck is in neutral and brake is applied.
• Lift and lower slowly.
• Watch for overhead obstructions.
• Be sure you can see and hear the person being lifted.
• Never transport anyone on the platform from one
location to another.
AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS
• Stay with your truck. Don't jump from a moving or
falling sit-down rider truck.
• Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps.
• Check that bridgeplates and dockboards are secure.
Be certain that either the trailer wheels are chocked
or the trailer is locked to the dock. Check capacities.
Be sure your truck, with load, isn't too heavy for
where you are driving.
• Make sure the load you are moving is stable. Spread
the forks as far as you can and center the load. Insert
forks as far under the load as you can. Be even more
careful with long, high or wide loads. They can be
less stable.
• Use forward tilt only when you have the load in a
rack, over a stack or close to the fl oor. Use minimum
fork tilt to pick up or place a load. When lifting or
lowering outside a rack, keep the load backrest
vertical or tilted back slightly.
• When moving loads on grades or ramps, drive with
your forks pointed upgrade. Without a load, drive
with forks downgrade. Slow down, and don't turn
on grades or ramps.
LEAVING YOUR TRUCK
• Stop your truck completely before getting off.
• Lower the forks to the fl oor. Shut the truck off and
apply the parking brake.
27 Be a Safe Driver continued
• Avoid parking on inclines. But if you must, block the
wheels of your truck.
• Never park on a dockboard.
Be a Safe Driver continued 28
Fueling, Propane (LPG)
BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE LPG CYLINDER
1. Set the parking brake before leaving the truck. Chock
wheels if on an incline.
2. While the engine is running, close the cylinder fuel
supply valve (turn clockwise). After the engine stops
running, turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect
the fuel hose from the cylinder.
SWING-DOWN TANK MOUNT
1. Push down on the release lever on the side of the
swing-down tank mount.
2. Grasp the tank fi rmly and carefully lower to the down
position.
Know the Hazards
PROPANE CYLINDERS CAN BE
DANGER
Propane gas can cause a fi re or even an explosion.
Do not try to install, remove, refi ll or service a propane
cylinder unless you are trained and authorized.
Never smoke or have an open fl ame around propane.
See mounting bracket for allowable cylinder size.
Locating pin must fi t through hole in cylinder collar to
maintain proper position.
If gas odor is detected or frost appears, turn off engine,
close cylinder valve and contact supervisor or service
department.
• Your company should provide a ventilated area where it is safe to service and store
propane cylinders.
• Disconnect the truck battery before servicing the fuel system.
• Wear proper personal protection equipment.
DANGEROUS
Propane gas can cause a fi re or
even an explosion.
• Do not try to install, remove,
refi ll or service your propane
cylinder unless you are
trained and authorized.
• Never smoke or use an open
fl ame around propane.
3. Release the tank strap and remove the cylinder.
Caution:
Do not operate the truck with tank in lowered
• Propane cylinders are heavy. Ask for help.
• Cylinders must not extend outside the truck.
position.
• The fuel valve should be turned off when the truck is not in use.
WHEN YOU INSTALL A LPG CYLINDER
1. Place correct size and type cylinder onto tank mount.
Locating pin must fi t through hole in cylinder collar.
2. Keeping your fi ngers clear, tighten the tank clamp.
Return the swing-down mount to the upright position
if your truck has that option. Make certain the tank and
the mount are secure.
3. Attach the fuel hose to the cylinder and open the fuel
supply valve SLOWLY to gradually equalize pressure
and prevent the excess fl ow check valve from closing.
• If a gas odor is detected, or frost is noticed on the cylinder or valve, turn the engine
off and close the fuel supply valve. Contact your supervisor or service department.
• Use fuel manufactured to the National Gas Processors Association
“HD-5” specifi cation.
• Refueling of trucks with exchangeable or removable LP gas cylinders shall have the
LP gas cylinder removed prior to refueling. Refueling shall be done in accordance
with NFPA 58, 8.1.2.10 (ROP-28)
• Consult the National Fire Protection Association, Pamphlet 58, for additional
information on safe handling and storage of propane (LPG).
4. Check for leakage. If leakage is suspected, close the
fuel supply valve and contact your supervisor.
29 Fueling, Propane (LPG) Fueling, Propane (LPG) 30
Notes
Notes 3231 Notes
Right Header Left Header
WARNING
Notes Warning Labels
EACH WARNING LABEL
ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT
Read and obey all of them to protect
yourself and others.
Flammable LP Gas
Severe injury by fi re
or even explosion is
possible.
You must be trained
before servicing LP
trucks or cylinders.
See service manual.
WARNING
Passengers could
be seriously injured.
There is no safe place
for them to ride.
No Passengers.
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
Lifting people without
a proper platform could
cause a fall or other
serious injury.
Platform must be built
and used as specifi ed
in OSHA 1910.178 and
ANSI-B56.1.
DANGER
Propane gas can cause a fi re or even an explosion.
Do not try to install, remove, refi ll or service a propane
cylinder unless you are trained and authorized.
Never smoke or have an open fl ame around propane.
See mounting bracket for allowable cylinder size.
Locating pin must fi t through hole in cylinder collar to
maintain proper position.
If gas odor is detected or frost appears, turn off engine,
close cylinder valve and contact supervisor or service
department.
WARNING
In case of
tip-over
Follow these
instructions:
You can tip this truck over if you
turn too sharply for the conditions
around you.
Don't risk injury or death.
Slow down when turning.
WARNING
WARNING
Standing or riding on the forks can
cause a fall. You can be seriously
injured or killed.
Never stand or ride on forks
for any reason.
971-A
Tilting mast forward when forks
are raised and loaded can tip the
truck over causing injury or death.
Do not tilt elevated load forward
unless it is over a stack.
Don't jump! Hold on tight
Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.
WARNING
Falling objects or lowering forks can
cause serious injury or death.
Never stand under the forks.
While servicing, block the forks so
they won't fall.
Brace feet
Buckle seat belt
WARNING
It’s the law,
you must be
trained and
certifi ed to
operate this
truck.
(OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)
You or people around you
could be seriously injured or
even killed if you don't use
this truck correctly.
Obey all instructions &
warnings in the operator
manual and on the truck.
Avoid being
crushed.
Keep head,
arms, hands,
legs, and feet
within the operator area.
Stop truck completely
before getting off.
Falls from
docks can
cause serious
injury or even
death. Keep seat belt
fastened, hold on, and
brace your feet in these
emergencies.
You could be
pinned or
crushed by
objects
intruding or
poking into the operator area.
Look where you are going.
Inspect your truck before
starting work, make sure it’s
in good working order.
* Additional copies of the
Operators Manual and Truck
Labels can be obtained from:
Crown Equipment Corp.
New Bremen, OH 45869
All rights reserved under International
and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 2008 Crown Equipment Corp.
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This operator manual
has information for
all models of series
C-5 plus some options
and accessories. Some of the
illustrations and information
may not apply to your truck.
The most important component is you.
New Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA © 2009 PF18349 Rev. 11/12 Printed in U.S.A.
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