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®
MX-65/RX-65
BT Prime-Mover
Operator’s Manuals
301387-000 1991_July
301387-001 1993_August
Special for Carter Machinery 1994_July
Return
BT Prime-Mover, Inc., 3305 N. Highway 38, Muscatine, Iowa 52761-8800 U.S.A
Tel (563) 262-7700 • Fax (563) 262-7600
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OPERATING PRACTICES OPERATING PRACTICES
OPERATOR TRAINING OPERATOR TRAINING
An effective operator training program should center around user An effective operator training program should center around user
company's policies, operating conditions and trucks. The company's policies, operating conditions and trucks. The
program should be presented completely to all new operators program should be presented completely to all new operators
and not condensed for those claiming previous experience. and not condensed for those claiming previous experience.
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY
Powered industrial truck operators shell abide by the following Powered industrial truck operators shell abide by the following
rules and practices. rules and practices.
1. Avoid loose clothing, particularly cuffs and scarves. 1. Avoid loose clothing, particularly cuffs and scarves.
2. Know what safety equipment is required on this truck and 2. Know what safety equipment is required on this truck and
use it. A hard hat, safety glasses, reflector-type vest, use it. A hard hat, safety glasses, reflector-type vest,
respirators, and ear plugs are some of the types of respirators, and ear plugs are some of the types of
equipment you may need. equipment you may need.
3. DO NOT rush. 3. DO NOT rush.
4. Know the hand signals used on this job and who has 4. Know the hand signals used on this job and who has
responsibility for signaling. responsibility for signaling.
5. Safeguard the pedestrians at all times. DO NOT drive a 5. Safeguard the pedestrians at all times. DO NOT drive a
truck up to anyone standing in front of a bench or other truck up to anyone standing in front of a bench or other
fixed object. fixed object.
6. PASSENGERS MUST NOT be permitted to ride. 6. PASSENGERS MUST NOT be permitted to ride.
7. When operator is away from truck, the load-engaging 7. When operator is away from truck, the load-engaging
means shall be fully lowered, controls neutralized and brake means shall be fully lowered, controls neutralized and brake
set to prevent movement. set to prevent movement.
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
A. Walk - DO NOT run. A. Walk - DO NOT run.
B. Never leave the truck unattended with the key ON . B. Never leave the truck unattended with the key ON .
C. Always lower or secure all equipment before leaving unit. C. Always lower or secure all equipment before leaving unit.
D. Apply brake and park in a clear, authorized area before D. Apply brake and park in a clear, authorized area before
leaving truck. leaving truck.
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DATA PLATE AND DECALS DATA PLATE AND DECALS
DECALS ON HANDRAIL DECALS ON HANDRAIL
RAISE/LOWER DECAL RAISE/LOWER DECAL
This decal is located in the RAISE/LOWER rocker switch on the This decal is located in the RAISE/LOWER rocker switch on the
handrail. handrail.
This decal is used to help you to remember just where the This decal is used to help you to remember just where the
RAISE/LOWER switchs are located. RAISE/LOWER switchs are located.
HORN AND THIRD SPEED DECAL HORN AND THIRD SPEED DECAL
This decal is located in the HORN and THIRD speed rocker This decal is located in the HORN and THIRD speed rocker
switch on the handrail. switch on the handrail.
This decal is used to help you to remember just where the This decal is used to help you to remember just where the
HORN and THIRD speed switch are located. HORN and THIRD speed switch are located.
WARNING DECALS WARNING DECALS
Clean or replace all safety and instruction decals that cannot be Clean or replace all safety and instruction decals that cannot be
read. read.
When you clean decals, use only a cloth, soap and water. DO When you clean decals, use only a cloth, soap and water. DO
NOT use solvent, gasoline, etc. NOT use solvent, gasoline, etc.
You must replace a decal if the decal is damaged, missing, or You must replace a decal if the decal is damaged, missing, or
cannot be read. cannot be read.
If a decal is on a part that is replaced, make sure you install a If a decal is on a part that is replaced, make sure you install a
new decal on the new part. See your BT Prime-Mover dealer new decal on the new part. See your BT Prime-Mover dealer
for new decals. New warning decals can be obtained from your for new decals. New warning decals can be obtained from your
BT PRIME-MOVER DEALER at NO charge. BT PRIME-MOVER DEALER at NO charge.
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BEFORE OPERATION INSPECTION BEFORE OPERATION INSPECTION
19. To RAISE forks, push down on the raise control bar with 19. To RAISE forks, push down on the raise control bar with
your thumb. The forks will continue to raise as long as your thumb. The forks will continue to raise as long as
the bar is depressed or until the lifting stops are reached. the bar is depressed or until the lifting stops are reached.
Releasing the bar will automatically stop the raising. Releasing the bar will automatically stop the raising.
The raise bar is physically located on top of the steering The raise bar is physically located on top of the steering
control handle for fast operation when needed. control handle for fast operation when needed.
20. To LOWER forks, push down on the lower control bar 20. To LOWER forks, push down on the lower control bar
with your thumb. The forks will continue to lower as with your thumb. The forks will continue to lower as
long as the bar is depressed or until the lowering stops long as the bar is depressed or until the lowering stops
are reached. Releasing the bar will automatically stop are reached. Releasing the bar will automatically stop
the lowering. the lowering.
The lower bar is physically located on top of the steering The lower bar is physically located on top of the steering
control handle for fast operation when needed. control handle for fast operation when needed.
21. Both lifting and lowering of forks should be a smooth 21. Both lifting and lowering of forks should be a smooth
movement. movement.
22. Turn key switch to OFF position and remove, and place 22. Turn key switch to OFF position and remove, and place
in a designated area. in a designated area.
23. DO NOT forget to block drive wheel to prevent accidental 23. DO NOT forget to block drive wheel to prevent accidental
roll. roll.
24. BEFORE leaving unit, make a final check to be sure the 24. BEFORE leaving unit, make a final check to be sure the
unit is properly parked and can be left safely in this unit is properly parked and can be left safely in this
location. location.
25. If the unit is to be left in a parked position for an 25. If the unit is to be left in a parked position for an
extended period, disconnect the battery, put chocks at extended period, disconnect the battery, put chocks at
drive wheel, and remove key. drive wheel, and remove key.
26. Make sure OPERATOR'S instruction manual is returned 26. Make sure OPERATOR'S instruction manual is returned
to the case and storage box. to the case and storage box.
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SPECIFICATIONS AND LUBRICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS AND LUBRICATIONS
AMP Hours Battery Pack Consult nameplate on unit AMP Hours Battery Pack Consult nameplate on unit
Oil Capacity in Transmission .8 Quart [.75 l] Oil Capacity in Transmission .8 Quart [.75 l]
or to bottom of the fluid fill hole in the transmission. or to bottom of the fluid fill hole in the transmission.
Fluid Type Dexron II Fluid Type Dexron II
Oil capacity in Hydraulic Reservoir 1 Quart Oil capacity in Hydraulic Reservoir 1 Quart
Fluid SAE 10W40 SG Fluid SAE 10W40 SG
(cold storage) Dexron II (cold storage) Dexron II
Drive Motor Diameter 7.25" (184 mm) Drive Motor Diameter 7.25" (184 mm)
Grease Type Tex. Ref. C and C #880 Grease Type Tex. Ref. C and C #880
NOTE: Dexron II that meets or exceeds Allison C-3 or NOTE: Dexron II that meets or exceeds Allison C-3 or
Caterpillar T0-2 specifications. Caterpillar T0-2 specifications.
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
The operator should read this manual thoroughly so that the The operator should read this manual thoroughly so that the
important facts about this unit and the contents of the manual important facts about this unit and the contents of the manual
are known. The safety of the operator and the reliability and are known. The safety of the operator and the reliability and
performance of this unit will be determined by the knowledge of performance of this unit will be determined by the knowledge
the contents of this manual. of the contents of this manual.
Each section of this manual is clearly identified and is divided Each section of this manual is clearly identified and is divided
into smaller sections. The TABLE OF CONTENTS can be used into smaller sections. The TABLE OF CONTENTS can be
to find the information that is needed. used to find the information that is needed.
The model number and serial number for this unit are stamped The model number and serial number for this unit are
on the data plate, see the section called "DATA PLATE AND stamped on the data plate, see the section called "DATA
DECALS" for location and description of plate. PLATE AND DECALS" for location and description of plate.
Some figures may show door(s), guard(s), or Some figures may show door(s), guard(s), or
shield(s) opened/removed. BE SURE that all shield(s) opened/removed. BE SURE that all
door(s), guard(s), or shield(s) are in their door(s), guard(s), or shield(s) are in their
position BEFORE machine is operated. position BEFORE machine is operated.
TO NEW BT PRIME-MOVER OWNERS: TO NEW BT PRIME-MOVER OWNERS:
Our Company would like to take this opportunity to thank you for Our Company would like to take this opportunity to thank you
joining (or rejoining) the increasingly large community of for joining (or rejoining) the increasingly large community of
companies and individuals finding profit in the use of BT PRIME- companies and individuals finding profit in the use of BT
MOVER equipment. PRIME-MOVER equipment.
The BT PRIME-MOVER unit which you have just purchased was The BT PRIME-MOVER unit which you have just purchased
carefully designed and manufactured to ensure minimum cost, was carefully designed and manufactured to ensure minimum
maximum reliability, and easy service. Extensive testing and cost, maximum reliability, and easy service. Extensive testing
high standards of quality control assure that these standards are and high standards of quality control assure that these
maintained. standards are maintained.
To keep your BT PRIME-MOVER unit in good condition the To keep your BT PRIME-MOVER unit in good condition the
periodic maintenance and lubrication must be followed. periodic maintenance and lubrication must be followed.
BT PRIME-MOVER units are also backed by a network of BT PRIME-MOVER units are also backed by a network of
dealers who were chosen for their experience and reliability. dealers who were chosen for their experience and reliability.
They will assist you in keeping your BT PRIME-MOVER unit in They will assist you in keeping your BT PRIME-MOVER unit
peak operating condition. in peak operating condition.
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READ AND OBSERVE ALL warnings BEFORE operating this READ AND OBSERVE ALL warnings BEFORE operating this
truck. truck.
KEEP ALL GUARDS, shields and decals in place and properly KEEP ALL GUARDS, shields and decals in place and properly
secured. secured.
REST forks in the down position when NOT in use. REST forks in the down position when NOT in use.
Check battery away FROM open flames and potential sparks. Check battery away FROM open flames and potential sparks.
ALWAYS park truck on a level floor (ground). ALWAYS park truck on a level floor (ground).
DO NOT ATTEMPT to clean, adjust, lubricate or service the unit DO NOT ATTEMPT to clean, adjust, lubricate or service the unit
when parts are moving. when parts are moving.
DO NOT "HOT ROD" when starting, stopping, turning, or DO NOT "HOT ROD" when starting, stopping, turning, or
reversing truck direction. reversing truck direction.
OPERATION of the truck at full speed should only be attempted OPERATION of the truck at full speed should only be attempted
AFTER complete familiarization with all operations. AFTER complete familiarization with all operations.
ALWAYS exercise caution and good judgment while running this ALWAYS exercise caution and good judgment while running this
unit. unit.
ALWAYS observe pedestrian's right-of-way. ALWAYS observe pedestrian's right-of-way.
DO NOT operate this truck unless you are trained and DO NOT operate this truck unless you are trained and
authorized. Read and understand operator's manual before authorized. Read and understand operator's manual before
operating this lift truck. BT Prime-Mover dealers have operating this lift truck. BT Prime-Mover dealers have
replacement manuals. replacement manuals.
DO NOT operate a damaged or faulty truck. DO NOT attempt DO NOT operate a damaged or faulty truck. DO NOT attempt
repairs unless you are trained and authorized. repairs unless you are trained and authorized.
LOOK where you drive. WATCH OUT for people, obstructions LOOK where you drive. WATCH OUT for people, obstructions
(especially overhead), and drop-offs. (especially overhead), and drop-offs.
DO NOT operate on slopes. DO NOT operate on slopes.
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
RIDER HANDRAIL RIDER HANDRAIL
RAISE SWITCH RAISE SWITCH
Raising of the forks is controlled by pushing down on either the Raising of the forks is controlled by pushing down on either the
switch on steering control handle or the switch on handrail. The switch on steering control handle or the switch on handrail. The
forks will continue to raise as long as the switch is depressed or forks will continue to raise as long as the switch is depressed or
until the lifting stops are reached. Releasing switch will until the lifting stops are reached. Releasing switch will
automatically stop the raising. automatically stop the raising.
WITH THE RIDER CONTROLS, the switch is a rocker type and WITH THE RIDER CONTROLS, the switch is a rocker type and
it is located with the lower switch in the handrail over the battery it is located with the lower switch in the handrail over the battery
compartment. The switch is physically located in the middle and compartment. The switch is physically located in the middle and
to the left (as seen from top of steering control handle) of the to the left (as seen from top of steering control handle) of the
handrail. handrail.
LOWER SWITCH LOWER SWITCH
Lowering of forks is controlled by pushing down on either the Lowering of forks is controlled by pushing down on either the
switch on steering control handle or the switch on handrail. The switch on steering control handle or the switch on handrail. The
forks will continue to lower as long as switch is depressed or forks will continue to lower as long as switch is depressed or
until the lowering stops are reached. Releasing switch will until the lowering stops are reached. Releasing switch will
automatically stop the lowering. automatically stop the lowering.
WITH THE RIDER CONTROLS, the lower switch is a rocker WITH THE RIDER CONTROLS, the lower switch is a rocker
type and it is located with the raise switch in the handrail over type and it is located with the raise switch in the handrail over
the battery compartment. The switch is physically located on the battery compartment. The switch is physically located on
the far left (as seen from top of steering control handle) side of the far left (as seen from top of steering control handle) side of
the handrail. the handrail.
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LOAD OPERATIONS LOAD OPERATIONS
There are certain hazards that cannot be avoided solely by There are certain hazards that cannot be avoided solely by
mechanical means in the everyday use of material handling mechanical means in the everyday use of material handling
trucks. Only the intelligence, good sense and care of the trucks. Only the intelligence, good sense and care of the
operator, along with proper maintenance will assure that the unit operator, along with proper maintenance will assure that the unit
is operated properly. It is important to have trained, reliable is operated properly. It is important to have trained, reliable
personnel operating your unit. If, at any time the operator finds personnel operating your unit. If, at any time the operator finds
that the unit is not performing properly, operation should be that the unit is not performing properly, he should discontinue
discontinue and condition be reported to the operator's operation and report the condition to his supervisor for
supervisor for correction. correction.
Move and transport materials that have been properly and Move and transport materials that have been properly and
evenly loaded in as low a position as possible. Travel in a evenly loaded in as low a position as possible. Travel in a
direction of maximum visibility. direction of maximum visibility.
This information does not include all possible conditions you can This information does not include all possible conditions you can
find. The purpose of this information is to give you the basic find. The purpose of this information is to give you the basic
information you need to operate the unit. information you need to operate the unit.
If you are a new operator learning about this unit, operate in a If you are a new operator learning about this unit, operate in a
clear area at slow speed. clear area at slow speed.
SAFETY WHEN YOU WORK SAFETY WHEN YOU WORK
Be a careful operator, you can prevent accidents. Be a careful operator, you can prevent accidents.
Read the following information: Read the following information:
Before you operate the unit, check steering Before you operate the unit, check steering
control, brake, instruments, and equipment control, brake, instruments, and equipment
hydraulic controls. If you know there is a hydraulic controls. If you know there is a
malfunction, a missing part, or a part that malfunction, a missing part, or a part that
needs adjustment, stop unit immediately and needs adjustment, stop unit immediately and
correct problem. Continued operation during correct problem. Continued operation during
these conditions can cause an accident or these conditions can cause an accident or
injury. injury.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Manual Part Number SPECIAL Manual Part Number SPECIAL
MX/RX 65 ELECTRIC PALLET TRUCK MX/RX 65 ELECTRIC PALLET TRUCK
The operator must read and understand this manual before The operator must read and understand this manual before
operating this truck. operating this truck.
Keep this OPERATOR'S MANUAL with unit Keep this OPERATOR'S MANUAL with unit
at all times in the place provided. at all times in the place provided.
DO NOT operate this equipment unless DO NOT operate this equipment unless
all factory installed guards and shields are all factory installed guards and shields are
properly secured in place. properly secured in place.
ISSUED JULY 1994 ISSUED JULY 1994
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OPERATING PRACTICES OPERATING PRACTICES
WHEN A POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK IS TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHEN A POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK IS TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED
A. Stop truck. A. Stop truck.
B. Lower load-engaging means to the floor. B. Lower load-engaging means to the floor.
C. Place directional controls in neutral. C. Place directional controls in neutral.
D. Apply the brake. D. Apply the brake.
E. Turn key switch to OFF and disconnect battery E. Turn key switch to OFF and disconnect battery
connectors. connectors.
F. Block wheels if truck is on a slight incline. F. Block wheels if truck is on a slight incline.
8. Maintain a safe distance from the edge of docks and 8. Maintain a safe distance from the edge of docks and
platforms when operating powered industrial trucks. DO platforms when operating powered industrial trucks. DO
NOT use powered industrial trucks while on any elevated NOT use powered industrial trucks while on any elevated
dock or platform to move freight cars. dock or platform to move freight cars.
9. ELEVATING PERSONNEL: This truck was not designed 9. ELEVATING PERSONNEL: This truck was not designed
for elevating personnel. Refer to ANSI B56.1 for elevating for elevating personnel. Refer to ANSI B56.1 for elevating
personnel requirements. personnel requirements.
10. Care shall be taken that overhead installations such as 10. Care shall be taken that overhead installations such as
lights, pipes, sprinkler systems, etc. are not contacted. lights, pipes, sprinkler systems, etc. are not contacted.
11. A load backrest extension shall be used when necessary to 11. A load backrest extension shall be used when necessary to
guard against the load, or part of it, falling toward the guard against the load, or part of it, falling toward the
operator. operator.
WHEN A POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK IS TRAVELING: WHEN A POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK IS TRAVELING:
1. Observe all traffic regulations including authorized plant 1. Observe all traffic regulations including authorized plant
speed limits. Under normal traffic conditions, keep to the speed limits. Under normal traffic conditions, keep to the
right. Maintain a safe distance, based on speed of travel, right. Maintain a safe distance, based on speed of travel,
from the truck ahead, and keep the truck under control at from the truck ahead, and keep the truck under control at
all times. all times.
2. Yield right of way to pedestrians, ambulances, fire trucks or 2. Yield right of way to pedestrians, ambulances, fire trucks or
other vehicles in emergency situations. other vehicles in emergency situations.
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Guards and shields have been provided on unit for your Guards and shields have been provided on unit for your
protection. protection.
DO NOT operate this equipment unless all DO NOT operate this equipment unless all
factory installed guards and shields are properly factory installed guards and shields are properly
secured in place. secured in place.
Decals are also provided to warn of potential danger as well as Decals are also provided to warn of potential danger as well as
to display special operating procedures. to display special operating procedures.
Read and observe all warnings on this unit Read and observe all warnings on this unit
before operating it. before operating it.
THE CONTROL HANDLE THE CONTROL HANDLE
The control handle is used to provide brake, direction,speed The control handle is used to provide brake, direction,speed
lift/lower, horn and reverser control of the machine. lift/lower, horn and reverser control of the machine.
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