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Crown Equipment 4000 Series manual

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  • Page 1

    This operator manual has information for all models of series PE 4000 plus some options and accessories. Some of the illustrations and information may not apply to your truck. N ew Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA © 2003 PF14182 -WEB Rev . 6/06 Printed in U.S.A. Oper ator Manual The most important component is you. PE 4000 SERi ES P E[...]

  • Page 2

    It’ s the law , you must be tr ained 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. Head, arms, hands, legs or feet outside the operator are[...]

  • Page 3

    Know the Hazar ds A VOID F ALLS Falls from docks are very serious accidents, you can be crushed or even killed. Immediately exit and move away from the truck in these emergencies. Note: This is not like sit-down rider trucks, where it is recommended that the operator stay with the truck. The best way to prevent injury is to know where you are at al[...]

  • Page 4

    W hat's in it for Y ou? 6 What's in it for Y ou? WHA T'S IN IT FOR Y OU? 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. Know the Hazards P ower On & Off KEY SWITCH Turn the truck on by turning the key to ON (green dot). Turn the truck of[...]

  • Page 5

    BUIL T T O ST ANDARDS This truck was designed and built to current industry and government standards and guidelines. For more information see the following: • American National Standards Institute (ASME) B56.1 • Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)§1910.178 Rev. 1999 • Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 583 • National Fire Prevention Associ[...]

  • Page 6

    Lift T ruck P arts 10 T ra vel T wist Grip QuickCoast ™ Selector (optional) (see pages 19, 20 & 21) Raise Button Low er Button High T rav el Sp eed Button Horn Button QuickPick ™ W alkalong Control Buttons (Optional) Low er Button Raise Button Rev ersing Button Horn Button Lift T ruck P arts 9 Lift T ruck P arts Con trol Handle P ower Disc [...]

  • Page 7

    KNOW Y OUR LO AD Do not exceed the capacity shown on your truck's capacity plate. Make certain you use the correct units of measure. Be careful when handling long, high or wide loads. Do not handle unstable loads. TRUCK T YPE Some truck types are not permitted in areas where there are fire hazards. Watch for marked areas. For example: Y ou mus[...]

  • Page 8

    Steering & T ra vel 14 Steering & T r a vel POWER UNIT SWING Be careful turning while traveling forks first. The power unit will swing wide in the opposite direction. Make sure you have clearance, and watch out for people in the area. SL OW DOWN FOR SPILLS OR WET FL OORS Powder or liquid spills can cause slippery floors. Slow down or you co[...]

  • Page 9

    Know the Hazar ds Br aking 15 Braking BRAKING To apply the brake, move the control handle either down or up to one of the braking positions. Braking is different if you use the coast feature (see pages 19, 20 & 21). Always check the braking and the position of the coast selector before you start driving. MAKE SURE Y OUR BR AKE WORKS Test the br[...]

  • Page 10

    Know the Hazar ds L OOK WHERE Y OU'RE DRIVING Always be alert to the area around you and watch where you are driving. You could be pinned or crushed by driving into walls or racks or other fixed objects. You could also be seriously injured by objects intruding or poking into the operator area. W A TCH Y OUR FEET AND HANDS • While riding, kee[...]

  • Page 11

    Move control handle to brake position to stop truck. T ruck will coast if handle stays in drive position when released. Coast Contr ols optional 19 Coast Controls optional C O AST ON Move the control handle to the coast position and shift the coast selector lever toward the control arm. With coast on, the truck will coast when you let go of the con[...]

  • Page 12

    T ravel, power unit first Know the Hazar ds WHEN USING C O AST • Travel power unit first only. • Don't get in the path of the truck. • Watch your feet. • Stay to the side of the truck. Keep your arm extended to give maximum clearance between you and the truck. USING C O AST REQUIRES EVEN MORE CAUTION • Automatic braking is disabled w[...]

  • Page 13

    Additional Options SKID ADAPT OR OPTION Lift the skid adaptor until you can move it forward and lower it to the forks. Make certain the skid adaptor is secure when you return it to the upright position. L OAD BA CKREST OPTION Your company may have ordered a load backrest if you must handle loads that are unstable or not secured. Don't place yo[...]

  • Page 14

    Daily Safety Check 25 Daily Safety Check CHECK Y OUR TRUCK BEFORE ST ARTING WORK You must make sure your truck is safe to use. 1. W alk around your truck and check it o ver . • Check to make sure the battery is charged, water level is OK and vent caps are in place. Don't use an open flame to check the battery. • Make certain the battery re[...]

  • Page 15

    Be a Safe Driver 28 Continued next pa ge... WHEN RIDING • Never stick a foot or any part of your body outside the operator area, no matter how slow the truck is moving. You cannot stop 1360 kg (3000 pounds) with any part of your body. A foot or hand caught between the truck and a fixed object will be crushed or even cut off. • Keep your hands o[...]

  • Page 16

    Be a Safe Driver continued 30 A VOID F ALLS • Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps. • Check that bridgeplates and dockboards are secure. Be certain that either the trailer wheels are chocked or the trailer is locked to the dock. Check capacities. Be sure your truck, with load, isn't too heavy for where you are driving. • Make sure [...]

  • Page 17

    Battery Maintenance 31 Battery Maintenance WHEN Y OU INST ALL OR CHANGE BA T TERIES • Turn the truck OFF. Be sure the coast selector is off and the brake is applied. • Make certain you use the correct size and weight battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight or undersize battery installed. • Never let anything metal touch the top[...]

  • Page 18

    280 Avoid being crushed. Keep head, arms, hands, legs, and feet within the operator area. Stop truck completely before getting off. However , tipovers and falls from docks can cause serious injury or even death. Immediately exit and move away from the truck in these emergencies. W A R N I G N 07 Stay clear of all moving parts. Moving parts can cut [...]