SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual - Manual (Page 10)

1-4 6036/6036T S/N 9B0500 thru 14833
Section 1 Safety Practices
1.6 OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS (cont.)
Item What to do Why
1.7 FINAL WORD
The safety precautions and practices in this manual
are extremely important. Not following them can
cause personal injury or death. Read this section
carefully and be sure you understand all the precau-
tions and practices noted before attempting to
service the forklift. It is not possible to anticipate
every possible circumstance that can involve a
potential hazard.
Ventilation Avoid prolonged running of the engine Exhaust fumes are highly toxic and
in a closed area with inadequate can kill.
ventilation.
Radiator Cap Always turn the radiator cap slowly to Escaping coolant can burn you ser-
the first stop to relieve pressure. iously.
Soft Ground Never work on a forklift on soft ground. To prevent serious injury and/or death.
Check for additional ballast. Seek
assistance and install suitable supports
if necessary.
Supports and Make sure safe and stable supports or To prevent serious injury and/or death.
Straps straps are installed beneath or around
a component or structural member that
may fall before commencing work.
Oil Pressure Before loosening hoses or tubes, turn A pressure explosion will cause ser-
off the engine and operate the controls ious injury.
several times to relieve pressure.
Pressure Make sure all test equipment is in good To prevent damage to the system or
Testing condition. the equipment, and to eliminate the
possibility of personal injury.
Use only gauges specified.
Comply with test procedure specified.
Leaving Lower carriage to the ground. To prevent accidental injury.
Forklift
Parking Do not park or attempt to service forklift To prevent serious injury and/or death.
on an incline. If unavoidable, block all
wheels.
Wheels and Keep tires inflated to correct pressure. To prevent dangerous travel and load
Tires handling.
Do not over-inflate tires. Over-inflation can cause tires to burst
and result in personal injury.