RC
3000
S E R I E S
Operator Manual
This operator manual
has information for the
fo l l o w i n g RC mo d e l
along with some options
and accessories. Some
i l l u s t r a t i o n s a n d
inf o rm a ti on may no t
ap p ly to your truc k .
New Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA © 1996 PF12398-WEB Rev. 6/06 Printed in U.S.A.
The most
important
component
is you.
RC 3000
S E R I E S
It’s the law, you must be trained and certified to
operate this truck. (OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)
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 stop the truck completely before getting off.
However, tipovers and falls from docks can cause serious injury
or even death. Immediately exit and move away from the truck
in these emergencies.
You can be trapped or crushed by driving the operator area under
racks or other objects. Look where you are going.
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.
You Must be Certified
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
STOP
your employer must train you and certify that you are
qualified to operate this powered industrial truck.
(OSHA §1910.178, Rev. 1999)
Do not operate this truck in your work place until you
have been certified by your employer.
You could be killed or seriously injured if you are not
adequately trained for lift truck operation!
1 Warning
All rig hts reser ved under Internat ional
and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 1996 Crown Equipment Corp.
You Must be Certified 2
Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.
Protect Yourself
Know the Hazards
DRIVE CAREFULLY
• Keep your hands on the controls and feet on the pedals.
Keep your entire body in the operator area.
• Never stick a foot or any part of your body outside the
operator area, no matter how slow the truck is moving.
You cannot stop 3630 kg (8000 pounds) with any part
of your body. A foot or hand 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 dockboards 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.
Know the Hazards
AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS
Falls from docks and tipovers are very serious accidents;
you can be crushed or even killed. Immediately exit and
move away from the truck in these emergencies.
Note: This is not like sit-down rider trucks, where it is
recommended that the operator stay with the truck.
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 over a
stack or close to the floor.
• Travel with the load or forks close to the ground and
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 using a loaded one.
USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY
WARNING
• Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts
such as masts, chains, forks or wheels. Make sure the
overhead guard and load backrest are in place.
3 Protect Yourself
• 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 and lower forks to the floor.
• Shut the truck off with the key or power disconnect.
Protect Yourself 4
Know the Hazards
Capacity & Load Center 12
Contents
Warning
You Must be Trained
What's in it for You?
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
The better you understand your truck and how to use it,
1
2
the better and safer operator you can be. Here are some
guides to using this manual.
Protect Yourself
Contents
What's in it for You?
Your Stand-Up Rider
Lift Truck Parts
Capacity & Load Center
Capacity Plate
Power On & Off
Foot Brake
Traveling & Plugging
Steering & Travel
Two Types of Steering
Fork Function
Retractable Guard optional
Hydraulic Accessories
Daily Safety Check
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13
15
17
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25
27
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29
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5
Capacity & Load Center
QUICK LOCATORS
In addition to the "Contents" page
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7
9
RC
3000
SE RIE S
Load
Center
403-B
Units of measu re, k g/mm (lb/in )
Truck Weight with Max. Battery
4075(8985)
Truck Type
E
Attachmen t Dat a
SIDESHIFTER
Serial Nu mber
A1234567
Capacity with Mast Verti cal
Capacity
1450(3200)
1020(2250)
1045(2300)
4370(172)1405(3100) 600(24)
4370(172)
3910(154)
600(24)3910(154)
you can use page headings to find
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 find information
about possible safety hazards and how
to avoid them.
HOW-TO-DRAWINGS
On many pages you will find pictures
as well as text to help you understand
how to use your truck safely and
SAMPLE
11 Capacity & Load Center
productively.
Be a Safe Driver
Battery Maintenance
Warning Labels
5 Contents
31
35
38
What's in it for You? 6
Lift Truck Parts
Accessory Levers
(Optional)
Battery Charge Meter
Key Switch
Hour Meter
TILT
Multi-Function
Information
Retractable Guard
Control (Optional)
Power Disconnect
Multi-Function Handle
Back Pad
Steering Handle
Capacity Plate
Overhead Guard
Tilting Mast
Battery
Power Unit
Power-On Pedal
Brake Pedal
Battery Retainer
9 Lift Truck Parts
Steer Wheels
Drive Wheel
Load Backrest
Fork
Lift Truck Parts 10
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