Crown Equipment ST-SX User Manual

This operator manual

has information for

all models of series

ST/SX plus some options and

accessories. Some of the

illustrations and information

Operator Manual

may not apply to your truck.

The most important component is you.

New Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA © 2004 PF14318-WEB Rev. 6/06 Printed in U.S.A.

WARNING

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.

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.

Make sure you are safe.

You Must be Trained

IT'S THE LAW, YOU MUST BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED

Federal law states that only properly trained operators

STOP

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

been trained and certified by your employer.

You could be killed or seriously injured

adequately trained for lift truck operation!

in your work place until you have

if you are not

1 Warning

All rights reserved under International
and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 2004 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

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Always be alert to the area around you and watch where
you are driving. Be careful that you don't get pinned or
crushed between the truck and a fixed object such as a
wall or post.

USE YOUR TRUCK CAREFULLY

• Watch your hands and your feet. A foot or hand
caught between the truck and a fixed object will be
crushed or even cut off.

• 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.

• If 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 emergency.

Recommended
Walking Path

3 Protect Yourself

Know the Hazards

AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS

Tipovers and 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.

• Travel with the load or forks close to the ground.

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. You must be just

as careful using an unloaded truck as you are using a
loaded one.

WARNING

USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY

• Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts

such as masts, chains, forks or wheels. Make sure the
load backrest is in place, if your truck has that option.

• 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 ride on the truck
or let anyone else ride. There is no safe place to sit or
stand.

• Before you leave your truck:

• Lower the forks to the floor.

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

Protect Yourself 4

11 Capacity & Load Center

Capacity & Load Center 12

Know the Hazards

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. Pay attention to:

• Weight of load

• Load center

• Lift height

HYDRAULIC OPERATIONS CAN AFFECT STABILITY

Be careful when using attachments such as sideshift,
pivot or rotate. Remember that anytime the forks
move, the load moves also. This can affect stability.
Perform all hydraulic operations smoothly.

CENTER THE LOAD

Your truck could tip over, in any direction, if a load is
shifted to the front or side of a pallet or container.
Make certain your load is centered and evenly
distributed.

Capacity with Upright Vertical

Serial Number

Attachment Data

Truck Wt. as Equipped with Max. Batt.

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

this side up

Capacity

Min. Inside Straddle

SX

3000

SERIES

XXXXXXXXX

Sideshifter

1353 (2983)

600 (24)

965 (38)

(24)
(24)

SAMPLE

SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE

The information shown on this
sample plate does not apply to

your truck.

Contents

Capacity with Mast Vertical

Serial Number

Attachment Data

Truck Weight with Max. Battery.

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

461-C

this side up

Capacity

Min. Inside Straddle

SX

3000

SERIES

Truck Type

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 Lift Truck
Lift Truck Parts
Capacity & Load Center
Capacity Plate
Power On & Off
Braking & Brake Override
Raising & Lowering
Steering & Travel
Traveling & Plugging
Daily Safety Check
Be a Safe Operator
Battery Maintenance
Warning Labels

2

3

Capacity & Load Center

5

Center of evenly

Center

Load

distributed load

600mm

(24 in.) Max

6

7

9

11
13
15
16
17
18
19

1353 (2983)

Sideshifter

965 (38)

XXXXXXXXX

Truck Type

XXX

SAMPLE

600 (24)

(2500)

1135
1360

998

1225

(24)

(168)

600

4267

(3000)

(154)

3912

(24)

600

(26)

(2200)

(168)

660

4267

(26)

(154)

660

3912

(2700)

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.

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5 Contents

What's in it for You? 6

Lift Truck Parts

Mast

Control Handle

9 Lift Truck Parts

Horn Button (hidden in view)
High Travel Speed Switch
Forward/Reverse Rockers
Lower Button (two speed)
Reversing Button
Raise Button
Forward/Reverse Rockers
Horn Button (hidden in view)

Key Switch

Power Disconnect

Control Arm

Battery

Power Unit

Fork

Load Wheels

Lift Truck Parts 10