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4500 SERiES
SC
Operator Manual
This operator manual
has information for all
models of SC 4500 series
plus some options and
accessories. Some of
the illustrations and
information may not
apply to your truck.
The most important component is you.
New Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA © 2006 PF14704-WEB Printed in U.S.A.
SC
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You Must be Trained IT'S THE LAW, YOU MUST BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED WARNING Federal law states that only properly trained operators are permitted to operate a powered industrial truck and STOP It’s the law, you must be trained and certified to operate that your employer must train you and certify that you this truck. (OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999) are qualified to operate this powered industrial truck. (OSHA §1910.178, Rev. 1999) You or others around you can be seriously injured or even killed if
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Protect Yourself Know the Hazards Know the Hazards WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS Falling from a truck can cause serious injury or even Tipovers are very serious accidents. You can be crushed death. or even killed if you try to jump clear of an overturning or falling center-control truck. Keep your seat belt • Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug before operating fastened, grip the steering wheel tightly, brace your feet, your truck. Keep it fastened until you leave the truck.
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Contents What’s in it for You? WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? The better you understand your truck and how to use it, Warning 1 the better and safer operator you can be. Here are some You Must be Trained 2 guides to using this manual. Protect Yourself 3 QUICK LOCATORS Contents 5 Capacity & Load Center In addition to the "Contents" page you What's in it for You? 6 Know the Hazards can use page headings to find topics. Some pages also have a picture of the Your Sit-Down Rider 7 SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE Truck
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Your Sit-Down Rider SIT-DOWN RIDERS Your sit-down rider truck lifts and stacks loads. It is also BUILT TO STANDARDS designed to move loads over long distances. This truck was designed and built to current industry and government standards and guidelines. For more YOUR RIDER TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE information see the following: With a load it may weigh more than 3 automobiles, and • American National Standards the steer wheels are in the rear instead of the front. Institute (ANSI/ITSDF) B5
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Lift Truck Parts Tilting Mast Overhead Guard Seat Seat Belt Seat Adjust Lever Battery Cover Latch Load Backrest Power Unit Battery Disconnect Hydraulic Levers Battery Display Drive Wheels Accelerator Pedal Forks Key Switch Service Brake Pedal Horn Steer Wheels Steering Wheel Tilt Lever Direction Control 9 Lift Truck Parts Lift Truck Parts 10
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Capacity & Load Center Know the Hazards Center of evenly WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY? distributed load Truck Weight with Max. Battery Capacity is the load (including pallet or SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE Units of measure, kg/mm(lb/in) 3290(7250) SC Capacity with Mast Vertical The information shown on this Attachment Data 600(24) container) that can be lifted to a given height Capacity Sideshifter-100(4) sample plate does not apply to 4500 1360(3000) 4825(190) 600(24) at a given load center. See the c
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Capacity Plate CAPACITY PLATE INFORMATION Note: ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 requires that all data be shown The capacity plate is on the overhead guard. It contains: first in Metric units and then USA units. • Truck serial number OTHER LIFT HEIGHTS AND LOAD CENTERS • Capacity information (load, load center and lift height) Contact Crown for capacities at lift heights or load centers • Truck type (a fire safety rating) not given on your capacity plate. • Truck weight with battery (does not include load)
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Power On & Off Raise/Lower, Tilt & Accessories Raise/Lower lever (standard) KEY UP • Turn the key clockwise to TEST (yellow dot). Tilt lever (standard) Make certain the display is working. Accessory lever (optional) • Let go of the key and it will return to ON (green dot). HYDRAULIC LEVER OPERATION • Turn key counterclockwise to OFF (red dot) to shut Pull the lever toward you, away from the mast, and you'll the truck off. Always turn key to OFF when leaving get the action shown by the symbol
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Display Braking SERVICE BRAKE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS Step down on the brake pedal to apply the brakes. The The green bars show how much charge is left. harder you step down, the harder the braking will be. Have the battery changed or recharged if the yellow light is flashing. MESSAGE DISPLAY Displays truck information such as: hours of operation, event codes along with instructions, battery charge and other data. PARKING BRAKE BATTERY RETAINER LIGHT (OPTION) The parking brake is automatically ap
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Traveling & Plugging BEFORE YOU DRIVE HORN Adjust the operator seat and steering Press the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn. wheel to their most comfortable positions. Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers. Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug. Use your horn when you leave an aisle or come to a crosswalk or intersection. TO BEGIN TRAVEL AFTER KEY UP: • Place direction control in neutral. • Step down firmly on the service brake pedal, then release. Know the Hazards TRAVEL
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Daily Safety Check CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK 2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area. You must make sure your truck is safe to use. • Adjust the operator seat and steering wheel to their most comfortable positions. 1. Walk around your truck and check it over. • Fasten your seat belt. • Check to make sure the battery is charged • Try all the hydraulic functions. and vent caps are in place. Check water level weekly. Don't use an open flame to • Check that the steering i
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Be a Safe Driver DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT • Adjust the seat and mirror. MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE • Do not use this truck unless you are trained • Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug. and certified. • Never stick an arm or any part of your body outside The most • Be certain you understand how your truck works and the operator area, no matter how slow the truck is the hazards that go with it. Don't drive the truck if you moving. A hand or foot caught between the truck and have any
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Be a Safe Driver continued WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS • Slow down. Yield or stop for pedestrians. • Stay with your truck. Don't jump from a moving or Use your horn when you come to a crosswalk falling sit-down truck. or intersection. • Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps. • Be careful that you don't pin or crush someone. • Check that bridgeplates and dockboards are secure. For example: Never drive your truck toward anyone Be certain that either the trailer w
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Battery Maintenance Know the Hazards WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE A BATTERY TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS DANGER • Turn the truck OFF and check that all controls are in Your truck battery produces gas that can explode. neutral. Disconnect the battery. Tilt the steering wheel It also contains acid that could burn or disfigure you. up and raise the battery cover. Remove the side cover • Do not try to install, remove, charge or service your and battery retainer. truck battery unless you are t
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Warning Labels Notes EACH WARNING LABEL WARNING ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT It’s the law, you must be Read and obey all of them to protect trained and certified to yourself and others. operate this truck. (OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999) You or people around WARNING you could be seriously injured or even killed if Minimum battery size allowed you don't use this truck 000 mm (00.00 in.) wide 000 mm (00.00 in.) long correctly. Undersize battery can affect truck handling and stability. You could
