Driving a forklift to reverse and turn around maybe a normal driving posture for veteran drivers. However, in the operation of reversing and turning around, there are still some operation essentials and precautions worthy of the attention of novice drivers. The following is introduced by Hualong forklift parts Co., Ltd.
Back up
Operation essentials:
When the forklift is backward, first observe the situation behind the forklift and select the reversing target. After starting with reverse gear:
  • Control the speed.
  • Pay attention to the surrounding conditions.
  • Correct the direction at any time.
When reversing, you can watch the rear window reverse, watch the side reverse, and watch the rearview mirror reverse. Target selection: align the longitudinal central axis of the forklift with the target center, the edge line of the forklift body, or the wheel close to the target edge.
Operation requirements:
1. When reversing the forklift, observe the surrounding environment first and get off the truck for observation if necessary.
2. When reversing in a straight line, the rear wheel should be used to maintain integrity, and at least less return should be made during the correction.
4. When reversing and turning, on the premise of taking care of the trend of the whole vehicle, pay special attention to whether the rear inner wheel and fender will drive out of the road or touch obstacles. During reversing, the inner front wheel shall be as close to the pile position or obstacles as possible to correct the direction in time and avoid obstacles.
matters needing attention:
1. Pay special attention to the inner wheel difference to prevent the inner front wheel from going out or scraping against obstacles.
2. Pay attention to the timing and speed of turning and turning direction.
3. When reversing the curve, drive close to the outer sideline as far as possible to avoid scraping or pressing the line on the inner side.
4. When the forklift retreats, first observe the situation behind the forklift and select the reversing target.
Turn around
When the forklift is driving or working, it is sometimes necessary to turn around and change the driving direction. Wide and flat pavement shall be selected for turning.
Operation essentials:
First, reduce the speed and shift into low gear to drive the forklift into the right side of the road, then quickly turn the steering wheel to the left. When the front wheel approaches the left roadside, step on the clutch pedal, quickly turn to the right, brake, and stop.
After starting with reverse gear, turn right to the whole direction, to the appropriate position, step on the clutch pedal, turn left, brake, and stop.
When the road is narrow, repeat the above actions. When the U-turn is complete, drive-in forward gear.
Operation requirements:
1. In the process of turning around, the engine shall not be turned off, the dead direction shall not be turned, and the wheels shall not touch the sideline.
2. Do not turn the steering wheel when the vehicle is stationary.
3. The U-turn must be completed within a specified short time.
matters needing attention:
On the premise of ensuring safety, try to choose places convenient for turning around, such as intersections, squares, flat, wide, and complex soil sections. Avoid turning around on-ramps, narrow roads, or sections with complex traffic. It is forbidden to turn around at bridges, tunnels, culverts, or subway intersections.
1. When turning around, the low gear shall be adopted, and the speed shall be stable.
2. Pay attention to the characteristics of the rear-wheel steering of the forklift.
3. Semi linkage mode is prohibited from reducing the wear of clutch.
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