Crown Equipment 4500 Series User Manual

This operator manualhas information for allmodels of SC 4500 seriesplus some options andaccessories. Some ofthe illustrations andinformation may notap

BrakingKnow the HazardsMAKE SURE YOUR BRAKES WORKTest the brakes on your truck at the start of each shift.Know the distance it takes to stop before yo

Traveling & PluggingTRAVEL DIRECTION AND SPEEDMove the direction control lever away from you, towardthe mast, to travel forks first. Move the con

Daily Safety Check21 Daily Safety CheckCHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORKYou must make sure your truck is safe to use.1. Walk around your truck a

Be a Safe Driver23 Be a Safe DriverMAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE• Do not use this truck unless you are trainedand certified.• Be certain you unde

Be a Safe Driver continued 26AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS• Stay with your truck. Don't jump from a moving or falling sit-down truck.• Stay a

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE A BATTERY• Turn the truck OFF and check that all controls are in neutral. Disconnect the battery. Tilt the steering wheel

WARNI GNIt’s the law, you must be trained and certified to operate this truck.(OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)You or people aroundyou could be seriouslyi

1 WarningAll rights reserved under Internationaland Pan American copyright conventionsCopyright 2006 Crown Equipment Corp.It’s the law, you must be

Know the HazardsProtect Yourself3 Protect YourselfDRIVE CAREFULLY• Never stick your foot, hand, head or any part of your body outside the operator a

Contents5 ContentsWarningYou Must be TrainedProtect YourselfContentsWhat's in it for You?Your Sit-Down RiderLift Truck PartsCapacity & Load

Your Sit-Down RiderSIT-DOWN RIDERSYour sit-down rider truck lifts and stacks loads. It is alsodesigned to move loads over long distances.YOUR RIDER T

Lift Truck Parts9 Lift Truck PartsKey SwitchService Brake PedalAccelerator PedalHornHydraulic LeversDisplaySteering Wheel Tilt LeverDirection Contro

WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?Capacity is the load (including pallet orcontainer) that can be lifted to a given heightat a given load center. See the c

OTHER LIFT HEIGHTS AND LOAD CENTERS Contact Crown for capacities at lift heights or load centersnot given on your capacity plate.Know the HazardsTRUC

Know the HazardsPower On & Off15 Power On & OffRaise/Lower, Tilt & Accessories 16Raise/Lower, Tilt & AccessoriesRaise/Lower lever