It is the responsibility of the Operator and Supervisor to read and understand this manual.
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TO OPERATORS
A Word to UniCarriers FORKLIFT
Operators
This ORIGINAL OPERATORS MANUAL describes operating procedures,
daily checks and simple maintenance for safe usage of your UniCarriers
FORKLIFT. We urge you to read this ORIGINAL OPERATORS MANUAL carefully before operating a UniCarriers FORKLIFT to familiarize
yourself with the safety instructions. An operator of any industrial truck
should maintain safety as the number one priority at all times. These instructions will not only reduce mechanical issues with a forklift, but may
also save a life.
If you encounter any problems with a UniCarriers FORKLIFT, contact an
authorized UniCarriers FORKLIFT dealer in your area and request a
complete checkup. The dealership will ensure that your forklift is serviced in accordance with the latest factory approved methods. This
ORIGINAL OPERATORS MANUAL is not a training manual, it is a guide
to help trained and authorized operators safely operate this forklift.
Please consult your employer for proper training on the appropriate use
of this forklift while performing your job. Illustrations in this ORIGINAL
OPERATORS MANUAL will show the operator the correct procedures
for checking, starting, operating and stopping this forklift.
UniCarriers Corporation
1-2, Shin-Ogura, Saiwai-ku,
Kawasaki, Kanagawa,
212-0031, Japan
All information, specifications and illustrations in this ORIGINAL OPERATORS MANUAL are based on the latest data obtainable at the
time of publication. UniCarriers Corporation reserves the right to
make changes or improvements at any time without notice.
This ORIGINAL OPERATORS MANUAL has been prepared on the assumption that your forklift is fully equipped (including all optional equipment). Thus, if you have any questions regarding equipment, please
contact an authorized UniCarriers FORKLIFT dealer.
The Original Instruction Manual contains information that You, as user of the truck, must be aware of in order to avoid/minimise the risk of injury/
damage to yourself and the truck. You are also responsible to the company management, other people and objects in your environment. You should
therefore read through this manual before starting the truck for the first time.
Our products are constantly being developed and renewed, we therefore reserve the right to make alterations without prior notice.
Thank you for choosing UniCarriers Corporation as your truck supplier.
UniCarriers Corporation service
As the owner of a UniCarriers truck, we also welcome you to our service organisation.
We offer support and advice for any problems that may arise and assistance with servicing and ordering of replacement parts. Refer to the nearest
authorised sales agent or service workshop for assistance.
Truck driving courses
The importance of goods handling for the company and the environment increases every year, at the same time ever more technical solutions are
developed and introduced on our trucks. It is therefore important that the driver, who has a key role to play in goods handling, is given the correct
conditions to operate as safely and efficiently as possible. Statistics show that the number of incidents decreases significantly when a truck driver
has been properly trained. Please contact us for information about the training package.
Throughout this manual we have used the symbol:
- followed by the word WARNING. This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which may cause the possibility of a personal injury or
- CAUTION.
other damage and must be followed precisely.
This is also used throughout the manual to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause possible injury to yourself or components
and the procedures must be followed carefully.
It should be kept in mind that this ORIGINAL OPERATORS MANUAL deals with both standard and optional equipment, and so you may come
across issues that are not applicable to your model in particular.
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TRUCK MODIFICATION
NOTE:
Unauthorized forklift modification is not
permitted.
No modifications or alterations to a powered industrial forklift, which may affect,
for example, capacity, stability or safety requirements of the forklift shall be made
without the prior written approval of
UniCarriers FORKLIFT, its authorized representative or a successor thereof.
Contact an authorized UniCarriers FORKLIFT dealer before making any modification
or alteration to your industrial forklift that
may affect, for example, braking, steering,
visibility and the addition of removable attachments.
After receiving the approval of UniCarriers
FORKLIFT, its authorized representative or
a successor thereof, the capacity plate, decals tags, operation and maintenance
handbooks shall also be changed appropriately.
Only in the event that UniCarriers FORKLIFT is no longer in business and there is
no successor in the interest to the business, the user may arrange for a modification or alteration to a powered industrial
forklift, provided however, that the user
shall:
A. Arrange for the modification or altera-
tion to be designed, tested and implemented by an engineer(s) expert in
industrial forklifts for their safety;
B. Maintain a permanent record of the de-
sign, test(s) and implementation of the
modification or alteration;
C. Approve and make appropriate chang-
es to the capacity plate(s), decals, tags
and instruction handbook;
D. Affix a permanent and easily visible la-
bel to the forklift stating the manner in
which the forklift has been modified or
altered together with the date of the
modification or alteration, and the name
and address of the organization that
performed the alterations.
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Contents
To Operators ...............................................................................................1
The forklift shall be operated in accordance
with the operations of the operator’s license and the applicable provisions of the
local laws and regulations.
Mast
Lift chain
Backrest
Fork
Overhead guard
Steering wheel
Operator’s seat
Control lever
Counterweight
Top panel
Tilt cylinder
Rear tire
Front tire
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
WARNING:
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EQUIPMENT FOR OPERATING
FORKLIFT
For operation of the forklift, the protec-
tive equipment for the operator shall be
dependent upon the conditions of use
and the applicable provisions of the local
laws and regulations.
The working clothes worn by the opera-
tor shall be such that sleeves and cuffs fit
snugly so as to prevent them from getting caught on forklift levers, etc., and
safety glasses, earmuffs, dust mask and
safety shoes should also be worn, as required by the work environment or employer.
SAFETY RULES
Operator must be trained and authorized to drive the forklift and must understand safety techniques and rules
for forklift operation.
Inspect the forklift before operating.
Do not operate the forklift if it is in
need of repair. If it is in need of repair, tag the forklift, remove the key
and report the condition to the proper authority. Do not attempt repair
unless you are trained and authorized to perform repairs.
Do not remove the overhead guard or
backrest.
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Make sure that the selector lever is
set in neutral and the parking brake
is applied before turning the ignition
switch. Do not start or operate the
forklift if you are not in the designated operator’s position.
Do not allow anyone on any part of
the forklift while moving or lifting.
Do not sit on the fork (when loaded
or not) or get under the fork.
Before operation, make sure that the
seat belt is secure and the top panel
latch is in the locked position.
Before starting the engine, make
sure that the seat belt is secure.
1F1/1F2 models do not have the
creeping phenomena.
The forklift will not move if the selector lever is in the F (forward) or R (reverse) position unless you depress
the accelerator pedal. When depressing the accelerator pedal, be sure to
visually confirm the position of the
selector lever. When starting on
slopes, be sure to apply the parking
brake to hold the forklift and then
start, even if the slopes are gentle.
Avoid rapid acceleration (especially
when carrying a high load).
Keep hands, feet and other parts of
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your body inside the operator’s compartment at all times.
Do not allow anyone to stand or walk
under the elevated portion of the
forklift whether it is empty or loaded.
Space forks as far apart as the load
will permit.
Always carry loads low with the mast
tilted to the backmost position, never
forward. Do not elevate loads except
during stacking.
Maintain a careful lookout for people
and obstructions, and watch the path
of travel. Watch clearances, especially overhead and tail swing. When
visibility is obstructed, use extreme
caution. Yield the right of way to pedestrians.
If the load obstructs the front view,
drive the forklift in reverse.
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Do not place a load higher than the
backrest of the forklift. A load placed
higher than the backrest may drop
towards the operator and is very dangerous. If such a load must be handled, securely fasten the load using
suitable ropes or hold-down bands.
Do not overload the forklift. Check the
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load chart for load weight and load
center information. Always pick up
loads as close to the center of the
weight as possible to avoid off-center
loading.
Avoid sudden starts, stops or turns.
Slow down for turns and on uneven
or slippery surfaces that could cause
the forklift to overturn or slide.
Use special care when traveling without a load as the risk of lateral overturn may be greater than when
traveling with a load.
Before entering forklifts or trailers,
be certain that the brakes on the forklift or trailer are applied and the
wheel chocks are in place or that the
trailer is locked to the loading dock.
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Before driving over a dockboard or
bridge plate, be certain that it is properly secured. Drive carefully and
slowly across the dockboard or
bridge plate. Never exceed its rated
capacity.
Use special care when operating on
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slopes. Travel slowly and do not angle across or turn.
When ascending or descending
slopes, drive the forklift with the load
facing upgrade.
Fuel is highly flammable.
It must be handled with the utmost
care, in accordance with the safe
handling requirements of fuels and
the applicable safety provisions of
the local laws and regulations.
When filling the tank with fuel, make
sure that the forklift is properly
parked. Turn off the ignition switch
and remove the key.
When fuel is spilled, wipe the area
clean with a cloth. The cloth shall be
disposed of in accordance with the
requirements of safe handling of fuels, environmental requirements and
the applicable provisions of the local
laws and regulations.
Do not handle unstable or loosely
stacked loads. When handling long,
high or wide loads, use special care
to ensure stability and carefully
watch the surrounding conditions.
When approaching cross aisles,
slow down and sound the horn if visibility is obstructed.
Before leaving the forklift, be sure
that forks or attachments are lowered, the selector lever is in neutral,
the hand brake is applied and the ignition switch is turned off. Avoid
parking the forklift on a slope.
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WARNING:
WARNING:
When filling the tank with fuel or re-
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charging the battery, stop the engine
and place the forklift only in a designated area with good ventilation.
Keep away from arcs, sparks, flames
or lit cigarettes.
Do not breathe exhaust gases: they
contain colorless and odorless carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
a dangerous gas and can cause unconsciousness or death.
TRAVELING ON GRADIENTS,
GANGWAYS AND IN ELEVATORS
When moving the forklift in elevators,
check to make sure that the elevator is
capable of withstanding the forklift
weight or the forklift weight plus the load
weight.
Be sure to apply chocks under the tires
to prevent the forklift from moving while
it is parked in the elevator.
Do not perform work in the elevator.
Use care when traveling on gradients.
When traveling on gradients with a load,
always drive forward on upward slopes
and in reverse on downward slopes.
Drive slowly on slopes. Drive in the re-
verse direction on upward slopes when
without a load, and drive forward on
downward slopes.
Do not run the engine in closed spaces or poorly ventilated rooms such
as a garage or refrigerator, etc.
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Use the brake pedal when driving down-
WARNING:
WARNING:
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hill to sufficiently reduce the speed.
Use the brake pedal and engine
brake together when driving downhill so as to maximize the effectiveness of the engine brake.
Do not traverse and turn around on slopes.
Because driving on slopes causes the
center of gravity to shift towards the lowest point, the forklift is likely become unbalanced.
Following are precautions relating to driving onto freight cars and trailers.
Check freight cars and trailers to make
sure that they will not move.
The ramp for driving the forklift onto a
freight car or trailer shall have sufficient
strength to withstand the weight of the
forklift and its load, as well as the forces
exerted by the bouncing of the forklift.
The ramp shall be anchored so that it
does not shift.
Use the utmost care when driving on and
off a freight car or trailer.
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TRANSPORTING FORKLIFTAPPROACH ANGLE, DEPARTURE
WARNING:
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ANGLE AND GANGWAY
1. Tilt the mast back to the maximum without load.
2. Check the approach and departure angles to make sure that the underside of
the forklift does not come into contact
with the load carrying platform or the
ground.
3. When using a load bridge, make sure
that the planks are capable of withstanding the deadweight of the forklift.
4. When winching the forklift onto a load
carrying platform, be sure to attach the
cable to the traction pin. Do not ride on
the forklift while it is being winched.
5. Be sure to use lashing points and firmly
secure the forklift to the load carrying
platform.
6. When hoisting the forklift, be sure to
use the lifting points.
7. Turn off the ignition switch and remove
the key.
8. Make sure that the battery connector is
disconnected.
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WARNING:
The following precautions should be
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closely observed to ensure safe operation of the forklift as well as to prevent
personal injury.
Always make sure your seatbelt is securely fastened, and stay seated while
driving.
Read the manual carefully before operating the truck to familiarize yourself
with the safety instructions.
DANGER:
The operator should stay inside the
forklift if the forklift starts to tip or falls
off a dock or ramp.
The operator should:
Lean away from the point of impact.
Hold on firmly to the steering wheel
with both hands.
Brace your feet and keep yourself inside the operator compartment.
Do not jump outside of the forklift.
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
WARNING:
WARNING:
When operating the forklift under severe climatic conditions such as high temperatures,
high altitudes, in cold storages, and when handling explosives and combustibles, and in areas where the forklift is apt to cause radio
interference, make sure that the forklift is manufactured and approved as conforming to the
local specifications, laws and regulations.
INSTALLATION OF
ATTACHMENTS
Before installing hook-on attachments, be
sure to read the installation manual issued
by the attachment manufacturer to assure
correct and proper installation. Contact an
authorized UniCarriers FORKLIFT dealer
for the revised load capacity figures.
POSITION OF LABELS
When warning and caution labels are damaged such that they cannot be read or have
peeled off, they should be immediately replaced with new labels to ensure that they
are constantly maintained in a legible condition. The warning and caution labels are
available at an authorized UniCarriers
FORKLIFT dealer.
The warning and caution labels are affixed
to the designated locations of the forklift as
shown in the figure on the following page.
Before operating the forklift, be sure to take
note of the details given in the labels so as
to ensure proper and safe operation.
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POSITION OF WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS
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WARNING:
Do not stand on or below forks.
WARNING:
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Riding on the forks is strictly prohibited.
Furthermore, do not stand immediately
below the forks. Otherwise, serious accidents can occur if the forks should move
abruptly and the load placed on the forks
unexpectedly falls down. In the worst
cases, these accidents can be fatal.
Be sure to keep your hands, feet and body
away from the masts. Otherwise, parts of
the body are liable to become caught between the moving and fixed sections of the
masts and injury may occur.
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WARNING:
Operation precautions
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This label contains instructions on how
to operate the forklift safely and avoid accidents. Therefore, be sure to take careful note of the instructions before
operating the forklift.
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WARNING:
The following precautions should be
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closely observed to ensure safe operation of the forklift as well as to prevent
personal injury.
Always make sure your seatbelt is securely fastened, and stay seated while
driving.
Read the manual carefully before operating the truck to familiarize yourself
with the safety instructions.
DANGER:
The operator should stay inside the
forklift if the forklift starts to tip or falls
off a dock or ramp.
The operator should:
Lean away from the point of impact.
Hold on firmly to the steering wheel
with both hands.
Brace your feet and keep yourself inside the operator compartment.
Do not jump outside of the forklift.
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WARNING:
Never open the radiator cap while it is hot.
WARNING:
WARNING:
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Touching the radiator cap while it is hot may
result in injury to your hand.
Never touch the cooling fan while it is turning.
Touching the cooling fan while it is turning may
result in injury to your fingers, and in the worst
case, may sever the fingers.
Diluted sulfuric acid and lead are used in
the battery.
Used battery fluid and batteries shall be
disposed of according to the applicable
provisions of the local laws and regulations.
Consult with an authorized UniCarriers
FORKLIFT dealer about the disposal of
the used battery fluid and batteries.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
CAUTION:
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Multipurpose warning lamp
Engine check lamp
(gasoline/LPG engine forklifts only)
Glow pilot lamp
(diesel engine forklifts only)
Oil pressure warning lamp
Charge warning lamp
Parking brake warning lamp
Seat belt warning lamp
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Selector lever position (left side of LCD)
Water temp. gauge (top center of LCD)
Fuel gauge (bottom center of LCD)
Operation buttons
Time (right side of LCD)
NOTE:
In place of the time, the date or hour me-
ter may be displayed.
While driving, this display changes to
the speedometer when the vehicle speed
is 4.0 km/h (2.5 MPH) or higher.
This display also indicates the inspec-
tion/service timing, malfunctions and
warnings.
The display time and date will be reset if the
battery cable is disconnected or the battery
is replaced. If the display has been reset,
set the time and date again.
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CHANGING METER DISPLAY
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METER ILLUMINATION
CAUTION:
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An illumination lamp is provided for meters to
ensure visibility at night.
OPERATION BUTTONS
Use these buttons to change the display, make
settings (time and date) and enter the password.
WATER TEMP. GAUGE
Indicates the current water temperature in levels 0 - 4. When level 2 is indicated, the coolant
temperature is correct. When the indication
reaches level 4, the display begins to blink,
and the multipurpose warning lamp illuminates
to inform the operator of the high water temperature.
If level 4 is indicated, stop the forklift and
allow the engine to cool while idling. After
the engine has sufficiently cooled down,
turn the engine off, and check the coolant
level and fan belt deflection.
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Note to the operator:
All ECCS forklifts in North America have a
creep home feature that will reduce engine
RPMs if the coolant temperature remains
near the “H” position. This indicates that
the unit should be serviced by an authorized UniCarriers FORKLIFT dealer.
FUEL GAUGE
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Indicates the current fuel level in levels 0 - 5.
When level 5 is indicated, the fuel tank is full.
When the indication reaches level 0, the display begins to blink, and the multipurpose
warning lamp illuminates to inform the operator of the nearly empty fuel tank. The fuel tank
is nearly empty. Add fuel immediately.
NOTE:
If the forklift is an LPG - gasoline dual
fuel vehicle, the fuel meter will not work
when the forklift is operated with LPG.
When operating the forklift with LPG,
check from time to time to be sure that
the LPG level warning lamp is not lit and
that the LPG level alarm is not on.
To check the remaining amount of LPG,
use the fuel gauge on the LPG cylinder.
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SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
CAUTION:
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When the selector lever is in the “F” position,
the display appears as shown here.
When the selector lever is in the “N” position,
the display appears as shown here.
When the selector lever is in the “R” position,
the display appears as shown here.
When the selector lever is in the “F” or “R”
position and the operator is not seated on
the operator’s seat, the display blinks.
Sit on the operator’s seat and shift the
selector lever to Neutral (N), then shift it
again to Forward (F) or Reverse (R) in order
to drive.
When there is an error in the selector lever
signal, the display blinks.
Contact an authorized UniCarriers FORKLIFT dealer and request an inspection.
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[N] illuminates only when the selector lever is
in the “N” position.
When there is an error in the selector lever
signal, the display blinks.
Contact an authorized UniCarriers FORKLIFT dealer and request an inspection.
CLOCK
The time and date will be reset if the battery
cable is disconnected (for example, when
the battery is replaced). Set the time and
date again.
When the ignition switch is turned on, the start
display appears, followed by the normal display (clock display).
NOTE:
Press the buttons to change the display to
the date or hour meter.
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SETTING THE TIME
CAUTION:
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NOTE:
Press the button to change from
hours minutes confirmed.
Press both the and buttons at
the same time to return to the previous
display.
Press the button to change the
number up.
Press the button to change the
number down.
DATE
The time and date will be reset if the battery
cable is disconnected (for example, when
the battery is replaced). Set the time and
date again.
Press the button on the normal display
(clock display) to change from the time display
to the date display. Press again to return
to the normal display.
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SETTING THE DATE
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HOUR METER
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The buttons can be used to change from the
normal display (clock display) to the hour meter display.
The hour meter ordinarily displays the total ignition time that the ignition is on, however it is
possible to change the display to the total engine operating time.
To change the hour meter totaling pattern,
contact an authorized UniCarriers FORKLIFT
dealer.
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EXPLANATION OF WARNING
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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LAMPS
Following is an explanation of the meaning
and method of correction when a warning lamp
illuminates.
Multipurpose warning lamp
This warning illuminates when one of the LCD
warning symbols illuminates. It also illuminates
when the water temperature is high or the fuel
level is low. If this lamp illuminates during operation, stop operation immediately, report to
the person having management duties and
take necessary measures.
This warning illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned on, and it turns off when glow
plug preheating is completed.
If the lamp remains illuminated after the
glow plugs are preheated, this indicates
a malfunction in the glow system.
Have the system checked at your nearest
authorized UniCarriers FORKLIFT dealer.
Oil pressure warning lamp
This warning illuminates when the oil pressure
is low.
If the lamp illuminates under ordinary operating conditions, stop the engine immediately
and check the engine lubrication system.
Charge warning lamp
This warning illuminates when there is a malfunction with the charge system.
If the lamp illuminates or flickers occasionally during normal operating conditions,
the alternator and electrical system should
be checked.
Parking brake warning lamp
This warning illuminates when the parking
brake lever has been pulled.
Seat belt warning lamp
This warning illuminates when the seat belt is
not fastened.
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LCD WARNING SYMBOLS
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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When a forklift warning occurs, a warning symbol and the multipurpose warning lamp illuminate. Following is an explanation of the
meaning and method of correction when a
warning symbol illuminates.
Mast interlock warning
This warning illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned on and the operator is not
seated on the seat. Loading operation is prohibited at this time. Loading becomes possible
when the operator is seated on the seat.
This warning illuminates when the LPG level is
low. Replace the LPG fuel cylinder before the fuel
(LPG) runs out.
The LPG tank is out of or nearly out of fuel.
Have LPG cylinder tank replaced immediately.
Torque converter fluid temp.
warning
This warning illuminates when the transmission fluid temperature is high. If this warning
symbol illuminates, move the vehicle to a safe
location and allow it to idle in order to lower the
fluid temperature. When the fluid temperature
has returned to normal, the warning turns off.
NOTE:
Check the level of automatic transmis-
sion fluid. (For more information, refer to
“Automatic transmission fluid level” on
page 87.)
If the warning lamp illuminates even
though the transmission fluid is at a normal level, ask your nearest authorized
UniCarriers FORKLIFT dealer to perform
an inspection.
Radiator level warning
This warning illuminates when the engine coolant level is low. Add coolant.
Continuing to drive while the lamp is illuminated may lead to overheating of the engine.
Air cleaner warning
This warning illuminates when the air cleaner has
become clogged. If this warning symbol
nates
, promptly clean or replace the air cleaner.
illumi-
Fuel filter warning
(for diesel engine forklifts)
This warning illuminates when the fuel filter
has become full with water. If this warning
symbol illuminates, promptly drain the water
from the fuel filter.
Continuing to drive while the lamp is illuminated may lead to a reduction in the engine
output or engine damage.
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