4.9
Adjusting the forks
WARNING!
Unsecured and incorrectly adjusted
forks can cause accidents
Before adjusting the forks make sure the
retaining bolts (89) are fitted.
Adjust the forks so that both forks are
equidistant from the outside edge of the
fork carriage.
Engage the locking pin in a groove to
prevent
accidentally.
The load centre of gravity must be
located centrally between the forks.
Adjusting the forks
Requirements
– Park the truck securely, (see "Parking the
truck securely" on page 70).
Procedure
• Lift up the locking lever (104).
• Push the forks (105) into the correct position
on the fork carriage (106).
Z
To lift the load securely, the forks (105) must
be spread as far apart as possible and
positioned centrally with respect to the fork
carriage. The load centre of gravity must be centrally aligned between the forks
(105).
• Lift the locking lever down (104) and move the forks until the locking pin engages
in a slot.
The forks are now adjusted.
76
the
forks
from
moving
104
105
106
89