MAINTENANCE OF FORKLIFTS - OD1660 - LESSON 1/TASK 2
FIGURE 23.
CONTROLS AND SWITCHES.
WARNING
Be sure that the operator has fastened his seat
belt before the engine is started.
WARNING
Don't operate the starter motor for more than 30
seconds at a time.
Wait at least three minutes
before cranking the starter again to allow the
batteries to recuperate and the starter motor to
cool.
(e) At this time, the
START
pushbutton
switch
should
be
depressed (see figure 23).
WARNING
The starting fluid is toxic and highly flammable.
The container is pressurized to act as an
expellent.
Don't heat the container and don't
discharge the starting fluid in confined areas or
near an open flame.
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