Crown WP2000 Operator Manual

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

STOP

your employer must train you and certify that you are
qualified to operate this powered industrial truck.
(OSHA §1910.178, Rev. 1999)

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.

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. Make sure you are safe.

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.

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 rig hts res erved under Int erna tional
and Pan American co pyright conventions
Copyright 2000 Crown Equipment Corp.

You Must be Trained 2

OID F

ALLS

Falls are very serious accidents, you can be crushed or
even killed.

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.

Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps.

Make sure dockboards are secure.

Check that trailer wheels are chocked.

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OUR TRUCK SAFELYY

Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts
such as forks or wheels.

Never ride on the truck or allow anyone else to ride on
the truck.

There is no safe place to sit or stand.

Before you leave your truck:

Lower the forks to the floor..
Shut the truck of

f with the key..

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Stay clear of all
moving parts.

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

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Protect Yourself

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OUR TRUCK CAREFULLYY

atch your hands and your feet. AA

foot or hand caught
between the truck and a fixed object will be crushed or
even cut off.f.

Keep to the side of the truck while traveling power unit
first. Make certain the truck won't hit the back of your
leg or foot. Don't let the truck run over your foot.

When traveling forks first, keep both hands on the control
handle and be careful when changing direction of travel.
Keep your feet clear of the truck.

Keep your truck under control at all times. Operate at
a speed that allows you to stop safely

. Be even more
careful on slippery or uneven surfaces. Do not run
over objects on the floor..

Perform all truck movements smoothly and at a speed
that will give you time to react in an emer

gency..

LOOK WHERE Y

OU'RE GOING

ays be alert to the area around you and w

atch where
you are walking. Be careful that you don't get pinned or
crushed between the truck and a fixix

ed object such as a

all or post.

Know the Hazards

LOOK WHERE Y

AlAlwways be alert to the area around you and w
you are walking. Be careful that you don't get pinned or
crushed between the truck and a f
wwall or post.

USE Y

OUR TRUCK CAREFULL

••WWatch your hands and your feet.

between the truck and a fixed object will be crushed or
even cut of

••Keep to the side of the truck while traveling power unit

first. Make certain the truck won't hit the back of your
leg or foot. Don't let the truck run over your foot.

••When traveling forks first, keep both hands on the control

handle and be careful when changing direction of travel.
Keep your feet clear of the truck.

••Keep your truck under control at all times. Operate at

a speed that allows you to stop safely
careful on slippery or uneven surfaces. Do not run
over objects on the floor

OU'RE GOING

atch where

ed object such as a

foot or hand caught

. Be even more

Know the Hazards

AAVVOID F

ALLS

Falls are very serious accidents, you can be crushed or
even killed.
where you are at all times and follow the rules of safe
truck operation.

••Be extremely careful when working around docks,
dockboards and trailers.

••Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps.

••Make sure dockboards are secure.

••Check that trailer wheels are chocked.

USE Y

OUR TRUCK SAFEL

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••Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts
such as forks or wheels.

••Never ride on the truck or allow anyone else to ride on
the truck.

••Before you leave your truck:

••Lower the forks to the floor

••Shut the truck of

The best way to prevent injury is to know

There is no safe place to sit or stand.

f with the key

••Perform all truck movements smoothly and at a speed
that will give you time to react in an emer

Recommended
Walking Path

3 Protect Yourself

gency

Protect Yourself 4

Contents

Know the Hazards

SAMPLESAMPLE

Warning

What's in it for You?

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.

1

You Must be Trained

Protect Yourself

Contents

What's in it for You?

Your Walkie Pallet Truck

Lift Truck Parts

Capacity Plate

Power On & Off

Braking & Brake Override

Raising & Lowering

Steering & Travel

Traveling

Daily Safety Check

Be a Safe Operator

Battery Maintenance

Warning Labels

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13

14

15

16

17

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Traveling

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17 Traveling

QUICK LOCATORS

In addition to the "Contents" page 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
productively.

5 Contents

What's in it for You? 6

Your Walkie Pallet Truck

Path of
Truck

WALKIE PALLET TRUCKS

Your walkie pallet truck is designed to move
loads over short distances and operate in areas
with limited space.

YOUR PALLET TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE

With a load it may weigh more than
2 automobiles.

• You don't steer the same.

• You don't brake the same.

• You don't accelerate the same.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TRUCK

Forks First

When traveling forks first, use both hands to
operate the control handle.

Watch your feet if you change direction of travel.

Power Unit First

When traveling power unit first, stay to one side
of the truck and slightly ahead of the power unit.

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

Hand on

the control

Recommended
Walking Area

7 Your Walkie Pallet Truck

Use the hand closest to the truck to operate the
control handle.

Watch your feet.

Stay out of the path of the truck.

Walk to the side

Feet clear of the truck

Your Walkie Pallet Truck 8

Lift Truck Parts

Control Handle

Control Arm

Key Switch

Power Disconnect

Battery

Power Unit

9 Lift Truck Parts

Fork

Reversing Button

Raise/Lower
Rocker

Horn Button

Forward/Reverse
Rocker

High Travel Speed
Switch

Lift Truck Parts 10

Capacity Plate

TRUCK WEIGHT WITH BA

TTERYY

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.

TRUCK TYPE

Some truck types are not permitted in areas where there
are fire hazards. WW

atch for marked areas.

For example:

ou must not operate a type E or ES truck in an areaea

estricted to EE or EX trucks.

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OUR LOADAD

Do not e

xceed the capacity sho

wn on your truck's capacity
plate. Be careful when handling long, high or wide loads.
Do not handle unstable loads.

SAMPLE
CAPACITY PLATE

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

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Units of measure, kg/mm

Capa city wit h Eq uall y Distri buted Lo ad

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Truck W eight wi th Max. Battery

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This truck as released conforms to the mandatory requirements of ANSI /ITSDF B56.1
Crown Equipment Corporation New Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA

Max

(lb/in)

710

CAPACITY PLATE INFORMATION

The capacity plate is on the top of the
power unit cover. It contains:

• Capacity information

• Truck type (a fire safety rating)

• Truck weight with batt. (does not include load)

• Grade rating

• Battery information

• Truck information

WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?

Capacity is the maximum load that can be lifted
or transported with your truck. See the capacity
plate on your truck.

Max. Gra de

10

Hour Rat e

5

Max. AMP Hr.

240

D.C. Vol tage

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Batt ery Type

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Load Tir e Tr ead Widt h

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Do not e
plate. Be careful when handling long, high or wide loads.
Do not handle unstable loads.

TRUCK WEIGHT WITH BA

Dockboards, elevators and some floors have limited
capacity
truck. Remember to add the weight of the load you have
on the forks.

TRUCK TYPE

Some truck types are not permitted in areas where there
are fire hazards.

YYou must not operate a type E or ES truck in an ar
rrestricted to EE or EX trucks.

xceed the capacity sho

. Check your capacity plate for the weight of your

wn on your truck's capacity

TTER

atch for marked areas.

For example:

11 Capacity Plate

Capacity Plate 12

Power On & Off

MAKE SURE Y

OUR BRAKE WORKS

est the brak

e on your truck at the start of each shift.

Kno

w the distance it tak

es to stop before starting to work.

If at any time the stopping distance is too long for you to
stop safely

, don't use the truck. Report any problem to

your supervisor..

BE CAREFUL WHILE USING BRAKE O

VERRIDE

Hands or feet caught between the truck and a fixed object
will be crushed or even cut of

f. Stay out of path of travel.

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KEY SWITCH

Turn the truck on by turning the key to ON (green dot).

Turn the truck off by turning the key to OFF (red dot).

Always turn the key off when leaving the truck.

POWER DISCONNECT

Pull up on the battery connector handle to disconnect the
battery and cut all power.

Always disconnect the battery any time the truck isn't
working right. The key switch does not cut all power to
the truck.

Don't use the truck if it's not working right. Report the
problem to your supervisor.

Braking & Brake Override

Brake On

BRAKING

Brake Of

f

Brake Of

f

Brake Of

Brake On

Brake

Override

f

Brake On

Move the control handle all the way down or all the way
up to apply the brake.

When you let go of the control handle it will automatically
go to the upper braking position. Check braking before
you start working.

BRAKE OVERRIDE

If you must move your truck while in a confined area, this
feature allows you to override the brake and drive slowly
while the handle is in the upper "Brake On" area.

With the handle in the "Brake Override" part of the braking
area, first put the forward/reverse rocker in neutral, and
then move it to the direction you want to travel.

Watch your feet. Make sure you don't get pinned between
the truck and a fixed object. Stay out of path of travel.

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Know the Hazards

MAKE SURE Y

TTest the brak
Kno

w the distance it tak

If at any time the stopping distance is too long for you to
stop safely

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your supervisor

BE CAREFUL WHILE USING BRAKE O

Hands or feet caught between the truck and a fixed object
will be crushed or even cut of

OUR BRAKE WORKS

e on your truck at the start of each shift.

es to stop before starting to work.

, don't use the truck. Report any problem to

VERRIDE

f. Stay out of path of travel.

Braking & Brake Override 14

Raising & Lowering

WER UNIT SWING

Be careful turning while travv

eling forks f

irst.

The po

wer

unit will swing wide in the opposite direction. Mak

e sure

you havv

e clearance, and w

atch out for people in the area.

SLO

W DO

WN 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..

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powerer

unit first

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Steering & Travel

TO RAISE OR LOWER

Push the Raise/Lower Rocker until the forks are at the
desired height. Release the rocker.

STEERING

You control steering by moving the control handle from side to side.

For example: This picture shows the directions the truck can turn when
the control handle is moved to the approximate position shown.

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POPOWER UNIT SWING

Be careful turning while tra
unit will swing wide in the opposite direction. Mak
you ha

e clearance, and w

eling forks f

atch out for people in the area.

irst.

The po

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wer

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SLO

W DO

WN 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

Steering & Travel 16

Traveling

LOOK WHERE Y

OU'RE GOING

ays be alert to the area around you and w

atch where

you are w

alking. YY

ou could be pinned or crushed if you

are caught between the truck and w

alls, racks or other

ed objects.

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OUR FEET AND HANDS

foot or hand caught between the truck and a wall, post
or any fixed object will be crushed or even cut off.f.
Keep your feet clear of the wheels.

TRAVEL

Push the Forward/Reverse Rocker in the
direction you want to travel.

The farther you move the rocker from the neutral
position, the faster the truck will move.

HIGH TRAVEL SPEED

For high travel speed, push the high travel speed switch
on the control handle and move the Forward/Reverse
Rocker to the maximun travel speed position.

Know the Hazards

17 Traveling

PLUGGING

Plugging is another way to slow down your truck.
While the truck is moving, in either direction, move the
Forward/Reverse rocker through neutral to the opposite
direction of travel.

Plugging will not hurt your truck.

REVERSING BUTTON

If you accidentally hit the reversing button while working
in close quarters, the truck will move in the direction of
the forks until the button is released.

Be careful. The reversing button cannot prevent all injuries.

LOOK WHERE Y

AlAlwways be alert to the area around you and w
you are w
are caught between the truck and w
ffixixed objects.

WWAATCH Y

AA foot or hand caught between the truck and a wall, post
or any fixed object will be crushed or even cut of
Keep your feet clear of the wheels.

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alking.

OUR FEET AND HANDS

ou could be pinned or crushed if you

atch where

alls, racks or other

Traveling 18

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.

• Make sure batteries are charged. Check water level in
serviceable batteries and see that vent caps are in place.

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

• Inspect battery cables and connectors for damage or
corrosion.

• See that all wheels are in good condition.

• Clean the control handle.

• Check that both forks are straight and not cracked or
badly worn.

• See that the load backrest is in place and secure, if your
truck has that option.

• Check under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks.

• Test the horn.

• Make certain all controls work smoothly.

2. Test your truck in an uncongested area.

• Test the hydraulic functions.

• Check the steering.

• Operate the truck slowly in both directions.

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

• Check braking distance 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 use the truck.

If anything doesn't look, work or feel right, don't use 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.

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Daily Safety Check 20

Recommended
Walking Path

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

Batteries can produ ce explosive gas. Do not
smoke, use open fla me, or create an arc or spar ks
near this battery. Ventilate we ll when in an enclosed
area and when charg ing.

DANGER

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Notes

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