Crown SC4000 Operator Manual

SC 4000

SERIES

Operator Manual

This operator manual

has information for

all models of SC 4000 series

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 © 1999 PF12733-WEB Rev. 6/06 Printed in U.S.A.

SC 4000

SERIES

It’s the law, y ou 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.

A dockboard can move or drop while you are on it. Or you could
drive of f a dock. Falls from docks or dockboards can cause serious
injury or even death. Keep your seatbelt fastened, hold on to

the steering wheel and brace your feet in these emergencies.

You can be trapped or crushed by objects protruding or poking
into the operator area. 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 Trained

WARNING

STOP

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
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 trained and certified by your employer.

You could be killed or seriously injured if you are not
adequately trained for lift truck operation!

1 Warning

All rights reserved under International
and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 1999 Crown Equipment Corp.

You Must be Trained 2

Protect Yourself

07

Stay clear of all
moving parts.

Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.

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. Note: This is not like
stand-up 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 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.

3 Protect Yourself

Know the Hazards

AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS

Tipovers are very serious accidents. You can be crushed
or even killed if you try to jump clear of a falling sit-down
truck. 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 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 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 a loaded one.

W ARNING

USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY

• Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts
such as chains, wheels or mast. 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 and lower forks to the floor.

• Shut the truck off with the key or power disconnect.

• Apply the parking brake.

Protect Yourself 4

Know the Hazards

SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE

The information shown on this

sample plate does not apply to

your truck.

Capacity & Load Center 12

Capacity & Load Center

Contents

Warning
You Must be Trained
Protect Yourself
Contents
What's in it for You?
Your Sit-Down Rider
Lift Truck Parts
Capacity & Load Center
Capacity Plate
Power On & Off
Raise/Lower, Tilt & Accessories

11
13
15
16

What's in it for You?

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

1
2
3
5
6
7

Truck Weight with Max. Battery

3290(7250)

SC

9

4000

SERIES

Attachment Data

Sideshifter-100(4)

Serial Number

12345678 E

Truck Type

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 find topics.
Some pages also have a picture of the

326-001E

600(24)

1430(3150)
1090(2400)
1145(2520)

Units of measure, kg/mm(lb/in)

Capacity with Mast Vertical

Capacity

4825(190)1360(3000) 600(24)

4825(190)
4370(172)

SAMPLE

600(24)4370(172)
760(30)
760(30)

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.

Foot Brake
Parking Brake
Traveling & Plugging
Daily Safety Check
Be a Safe Driver
Battery Maintenance
Battery & Truck Display
Warning Labels

5 Contents

17
18
19
21
23
27
29
30

11 Capacity & Load Center

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 productively.

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 RIDER TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE

With a load it may weigh more than 3 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.

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 (ASME) B56.1

• Occupational Safety and
Health Act (OSHA) §1910.178,
Rev. 1999

• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 583

• National Fire Prevention
Association (NFPA) 505

Hands on controls

Seated

Seat Belt Fastened

7 Your Sit-Down Rider

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.

Your Sit-Down Rider 8

Lift Truck Parts

Battery/Truck Display

Accelerator Pedal

Parking Brake Lever

Key Switch

Brake Pedal

Horn

Steering Wheel

Direction Control Lever

Steering Tilt Lever

Accessory Switches

(optional)

Tilting Mast

Overhead Guard

Seat

Seat Belt

Seat Adjust Lever

Battery Cover Latch

Load Backrest

Raise/Lower Lever

Tilt Lever

Accessory Levers

(optional)

9 Lift Truck Parts

Power Unit

Battery Disconnect

Battery

Drive Wheels

Forks

Steer Wheels

Lift Truck Parts 10

Capacity & Load Center

Know the Hazards

Load

Center

Center of evenly
distributed load

600mm

(24 in.) 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.

SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE

The information shown on this

sample plate does not apply to

your truck.

SC

4000

SERIES

Truck Weight with Max. Battery

3290(7250)

Attachment Data

Sideshifter-100(4)

Serial Number

12345678 E

Truck Type

326-001E

600(24)

1430(3150)
1090(2400)
1145(2520)

Capacity

Units of measure, kg/mm(lb/in)

Capacity with Mast Vertical

SAMPLE

4825(190)1360(3000) 600(24)

4825(190)
4370(172)

600(24)4370(172)
760(30)
760(30)

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 unis 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.

11 Capacity & Load Center

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, push-pull, etc.)

Capacity & Load Center 12

Capacity Plate

SAMPLE
CAPACITY PLATE

The information
shown on this sample
plate does not apply
to your truck.

Truck Weight with Max. Battery

SC

4000

SERIES

3290(7250)

Attachment Data

Sideshifter-100(4)

Serial Number

12345678 E

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 fire safety rating)

• Truck weight with battery (does not include load)

• Attachment information (if any)

READING YOUR CAPACITY PLATE

Capacity may be reduced as lift height increases.

A

For example: On the sample plate, 1405kg (3100 lb)
can be lifted to 4370mm (172 in). But above 4370 (172),
to 4825 (190), capacity is reduced from 1405 (3100) to
1360 (3000).

Capacity is reduced as load center increases.

B

For example: On the sample plate, 1405kg (3100 lb) can
be lifted if the load center is 600mm (24 in). But if the
load center is increased to 760mm (30), capacity is r educed
from 1405 (3100) to 1145 (2520).

Caution: You may not increase capacity if load center is
less than shown on your capacity plate.

Units of measure, kg/mm(lb/in)

Capacity with Mast Vertical

Capacity

4825(190)1360(3000) 600(24)

4825(190)
4370(172)

SAMPLE

600(24)4370(172)
760(30)
760(30)

Truck Type

326-001E

600(24)

1430(3150)
1090(2400)
1145(2520)

Note: ANSI B56.1 requires that all data be shown first in
Metric units and then USA units.

OTHER LIFT HEIGHTS AND LOAD CENTERS

Contact Crown for capacities at lift heights or load centers
not given on your capacity plate.

Know the Hazards

TRUCK WEIGHT

Dockboards, elevators and some floors 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 fire hazards. Watch for marked areas. For example:

You must not drive a type E or ES truck into an area
restricted to EE or EX 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

Power On & Off

Raise/Lower, Tilt & Accessories

KEY SWITCH

• Turn the key clockwise to TEST (yellow dot).
Make certain the parking brake alarm is working.

• Let go of the key and it will return to ON (green dot).

• Turn key counterclockwise to OFF (red dot) to shut the
truck off. Always turn key to OFF when leaving truck.

POWER DISCONNECT

Pull the battery connector up to disconnect the battery and
cut power to the truck.

Always disconnect the battery if the truck isn't working
right. Don't use the truck, and report the problem to your
supervisor.

Raise/Lower lever (standard)
Tilt lever (standard)
Accessory levers (optional)

HYDRAULIC LEVER OPERATION

Pull the 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 handle 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.

Note: The left side of each lever has a different shape, to
help you identify the lever by feel.

15 Power On & Off

Know the Hazards

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, push-pull, etc.)

Raise/Lower, Tilt & Accessories 16

Foot Brake

Parking Brake

FOOT BRAKE

Step down on the brake pedal to apply the brakes. The
harder you step down, the harder the braking will be.

BRAKE OVERRIDE

This feature allows you to have controlled starting on an
incline, without the truck rolling back.

Keeping a foot on the brake pedal, slo wly begin accelerating
while gradually removing your foot from the brake pedal.

PARKING BRAKE ON

Move the parking brake lever toward the seat to apply the
parking brake. Stepping on the brake pedal at the same
time can assist in moving the lever.

Always apply the parking brake when you leave the truck.
If you don’t apply the brake, the alarm will sound when
you leave the seat.

PARKING BRAKE OFF

Squeeze the parking brake lever and move it away from
the seat to release the parking brake.

Know the Hazards

17 Foot Brake

?

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 at any time the stopping distance is too long for you to
stop safely, don't drive the truck. Report any problem to
your supervisor.

Parking Brake 18

Traveling & Plugging

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

Adjust the operator seat and steering
wheel to their most comfortable positions.

Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug.

TRAVEL DIRECTION AND SPEED

Move the direction control away from you, toward the
mast, to travel forks first. Move the control toward you,
away from the mast, to travel power unit first (forks trailing).

Use the accelerator on the floor to control travel speed.
The farther you push it down, the faster the truck will go.

When you sit down, the direction control must be placed
in neutral before you select a direction of travel.

Know the Hazards

SLOW DOWN FOR SPILLS OR WET FLOORS

Powder or liquid spills can cause slippery floors. 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 floor.

PLUGGING

Plugging is another way to slow down or stop your truck.
While the truck is moving, in either direction, select the
opposite direction of travel. Use the accelerator to control
how quickly you slow down. Plugging will not stop your
truck as fast as using the foot brake.

Plugging does not hurt your truck.

HORN

Press the center of the steering wheel to sound 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.

19 Traveling & Plugging

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Travel in the direction that gives you the best view.

PLUGGING VS. BRAKING

Of the two, the foot brake is designed to stop the truck in
the shortest distance. Use the foot brake in an emergency,
on ramps or in busy areas.

POWER UNIT SWING

Be careful turning while traveling forks first. The power
unit will swing wide in the opposite direction. Make sure
you have clearance, and watch out for people in the area.

Traveling & Plugging 20

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 to make sure the battery is charged,
water level is OK and v ent caps are in place.

Don't use an open flame to check the battery .

• Inspect battery cables and connectors for
damage or corrosion.

• Be certain the battery retainer is properly
installed.

• See that all wheels are in good condition.

• Check that both forks are secure and not
bent, cracked or badly worn.

• Inspect all lift chains for damage.

• See that the load backrest is in place and
secure, when required.

• Look under the truck for signs of leaks.

• Inspect the seat belt for wear.

• Turn the key to ON. Be sure the parking
brake alarm is working.

• Test the horn.

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.

• Drive the truck slowly in both directions.

• Drive through the full speed range in both
forward and reverse.

• Check braking and plugging distances in
forward and reverse. Load size and floor
conditions can affect these distances.

• 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 get checklist forms from your Crown dealer
(part no. OF 3772). Used properly, this checklist can
alert service people to needed repairs.

• Make sure you can read the capacity plate.

21 Daily Safety Check

Daily Safety Check 22

Be a Safe Driver

The most

important

component

is you.

?

MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE

• Do not use this truck unless you are trained

and certified.

• 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
fire hazards. Be certain your truck is the correct fire
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 21 and 22).
If it's not working right, or something is broken, report
the problem to your supervisor. Don't use the truck.

• In an open area, test the brakes and plugging. Check at
a slow travel speed first, 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.

• Travel with the forks close to the ground and tilted up.

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.

23 Be a Safe Driver

• Check clearances before raising or lowering the forks
or load.

• 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 24

Be a Safe Driver continued

WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE

• 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 fixed 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 certified.

• 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 mast 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 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
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 floor. Use minimum
fork tilt to pick up or place a load. When lifting or
lowering outside a rack, keep the mast 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 floor. Turn the truck off or
disconnect the battery. Apply the parking brake.

25 Be a Safe Driver continued

• Avoid parking on inclines. But if you must, block the

wheels of your truck.

Be a Safe Driver continued 26

107

Batteries produce explosive gas.

Do not smoke, use open flame, or
create an arc or sparks near this
battery. Ventilate well in enclosed
areas and when charging.

Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which
causes severe burns. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or clothing. In case of
contact, flush immediately. Get medical
attention if your eyes are affected.

WAR

NIGN

Minimum battery size allowed

Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability. You could have
an accident.

XXX mm (XX.XX in.) wide
XXX mm (XX.XX in.) long

Use U.L. classified Type EO battery.

Battery Maintenance

Know the Hazards

27 Battery Maintenance

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE A BATTERY

• Turn the truck OFF and check that all controls are in
neutral. Disconnect the battery. Tilt the steering wheel
up and raise the battery cover. Remove the side cover
and battery retainer.

• Make certain you use the correct size and weight
battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight
or undersized battery installed.

• If you use a roller stand to install or remove a battery,
make sure the roller stand is the same height as the
rollers in your truck's battery compartment. Also make
sure the roller stand is at least as long as the battery.

• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells. You
could cause sparks or do damage to the battery. Use an

insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.

• Use an approved spreader bar to move a battery to, or
from, the battery compartment or stand. Make sure you
adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery.

AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY

• Replace the battery retainer and side cover.

• Lower and latch the battery cover.

• Connect the battery.

• Return the steering wheel to a comfortable position.
Turn the truck ON and check truck operation.

DANGER

TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS

Your truck battery produces gas that can explode.
It also contains acid that could burn or disfigure you.

• Do not try to install, remove, charge or service your
truck battery unless you are trained and authorized.

• Never smoke or use an open flame around batteries.

• Your company should provide an area where it is safe
to work on batteries. Use that area for all battery work.

• Use protective equipment such as gloves, eye shields,
aprons etc. when working on batteries.

BATTERY RETAINER MUST BE IN PLACE

The battery could slide out if the retainer is not in place.
Check that the retainer is installed and secure.

BATTERY SIZE AND WEIGHT IS IMPORTANT

Make certain you use the correct size and weight battery.
Never operate a truck that has an underweight or undersized
battery installed.

BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERY

• See that the battery cells are filled to the proper level.

Never use an open flame to check the batteries.

• Check that the charger is the same voltage and amperage
as the battery. Read the battery charger instructions.

• Be sure the charger is turned OFF before connecting
the battery to the charger. Otherwise a spark could
cause the battery to explode. Also, make sure the truck
key switch is turned off and all controls are in neutral.

Battery Maintenance 28

WARNI GN

Minimum battery size allowed

Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability. You could have
an accident.

XXX mm (XX.XX in.) wide
XXX mm (XX.XX in.) long

Use U.L. classified Type EO battery.

Lifting people without
a proper platform could
cause a fall or other
serious injury.

Platform must be built
and used as specified
in OSHA 1910.178 and
ANSI-B56.1.

Stay clear of all
moving parts.

Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.

Passengers could be
seriously injured.
There is no safe place
for them to ride.

No Passengers.

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.

Slow down when turning.

You can tip this truck over if you

turn too sharply for the conditions
around you. Don't risk injury or
death.

Buckle seatbelt

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.

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.

Batteries can produce explosive gas. Do not
smoke, use open flame, or create an arc or sparks
near this battery. Ventilate well when in an enclosed
area and when charging.

This battery contains Sulfuric Acid which causes
severe burns. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing.
In case of contact, flush immediately and thoroughly
with water. Get medical attention if your eyes are
affected.

In case of
tip-over

Follow these
instructions:

Hold on tight Brace feet

Don't jump!

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Event codes that the
operator can correct.

You must be in the
seat.

Return direction
control to neutral.

Release service or
parking brake

Select direction
of travel.

Remove foot from
accelerator

Recharge or replace
battery

Turn key switch to
off and back to on

Wait for start-up

For other event codes, see
supervisor or service dept.

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METER DISPLAY

During truck operation, the meter will display battery
charge unless a fault is detected. When the ke y is turned
off, the meter will display hours of operation. The lights
below the display show which mode the meter is in.

BATTERY CHARGE LIGHT

The display shows percent of charge left in the battery.
The display will flash to warn you that the battery is
getting low. Have the battery changed or recharged.

10k LIGHT

Indicates hour meter reading is over 10,000 hours.

HOUR METER LIGHT

When the key is turned off, the display will show total
hours of truck operation.

EVENT CODE LIGHT

The display shows the code for a detected event.

EVENT CODE LABEL

The event code label, located on the right lift cylinder,
lists the events that the operator can correct without
asking for service.

For other event codes see a complete event code label
under the battery cover, or contact your supervisor or
service department.

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It’s the law,
you must be
trained and
certified 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

seatbelt 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

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WARNING

EACH WARNING LABEL
ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT

Read and obey all of them to protect
yourself and others.

All rights reserved under International
and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 1999 Crown Equipment Corp.

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