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Operation
Operating the truck
Switching on the truck
• Ensure the tiller head is in the central position and disengage the emergency stop button.
• Insert the key into the key switch and turn clockwise from the zero position
to position “II” and hold for 3 seconds. The traction wheel will reset and the multi function
display unit will display the battery discharge status.
• The electrical system is switched on and the truck is ready for operation.
Switching o the truck
• Ensure the truck is at a complete stop.
• Turn the key anticlockwise to the zero position.
• Activate the emergency stop button.
• The electrical system is switched o and the brake is applied.
Driving
• The operator must familiarize themselves with the tiller head steering controls and
traction paddles prior to driving the truck. The tiller head is used to steer the truck.
The traction paddles are used to accelerate the truck in a forward or reverse motion.
• To drive forward, the traction paddles are pressed upwards. When the traction paddles
are released the machine slows down to a standstill and the brakes are applied.
• To drive in reverse, the traction paddles are pressed downwards. When the traction
paddles are released the machine slows down to a standstill and the brakes are applied.
• The speed of the truck depends on set position of the speed control switch and if the
operators platform is in use.
Operating speeds
The truck has 3 operating speeds:
• Creeper mode under 1 kph: Engaged when the hi tip function is activated.
• Walking mode under 4 kph: Engaged when the operators platform is in the raised
position.
• Full mode 7 kph: Engaged when the operators platform is in the lowered position.
• The operator can also manually select the slower or faster speed using the speed switch
located on the tiller head.
