Hyster CHALLENGER H165XL Operating Manual

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OPERATING PROCEDURES34to the side easier than a loaded truck with its load in thelowered position.In order for the lift truck to be stable (not tip over forwardor to the side) the CG must stay within the area of the lifttruck represented by a triangle drawn between the drivewheels and the pivot of the steering axle.CG -- Truck Will Tip OverDrive Axle Steering AxleIf the CG moves forward of the drive axle the lift truck willtip forward. If the CG moves outside of the line repre-sented by the lines drawn between the drive wheels andthe steering axle pivot, the lift truck will tip to that side.Capacity (Weight And Load Center)The capacity of the fork lift truck is shown on the Name-plate. The capacity is listed in terms of weight and loadcenter. The weight is specified in kilograms or pounds.The load center is specified in millimeters or inches. Thecapacity is the maximum load that the lift truck can han-dle. This load must weigh less than the maximum weightfor a load center shown on the nameplate.The load center of a load is determined by the location ofits center of gravity. The load center is measured from thefront face of the forks, or the load face of an attachment,to the center of gravity of the load. It is also assumed thatthe location of the center of gravity in the vertical directionis no greater than the specified horizontal dimension.The operator must know whether or not a load is withinthe capacity of the lift truck before the load is handled.Property of American Airlines