COUPLER AS 2520425 - Caterpillar

Spotter must be aware of critical clearance (C) (for example, hitch clearance at aircraft ramp).
Position rolling stock where directed onboard aircraft, stop forklift and apply service brakes.
Secure rolling stock from movement. Adjust height of forks as necessary, disengage hitch, and then back forklift away from rolling stock and off aircraft as directed.Unloading Operation with ALFA Installed
Activating the machine's steering and work tools can be hazardous when personnel are working around the machine.Before moving the machine, make sure the machine is on firm level ground. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the area is clear of personnel before activating any work tool.Failure to follow this instruction could result in injury or death.
Use a spotter whenever maneuvering forklift with ALFA connected to rolling stock.Always position the fork angle horizontal or tips slightly up. Never operate with fork tips below horizontal. Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to equipment.
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Keep forks horizontal or tips slightly up
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Never operate with tips below horizontal
With machine in 1st gear (1), maneuver forklift toward rolling stock.
Align hitch, move forklift forward, and engage and secure hitch to rolling stock.
Adjust height of forks and or ALFA to gain the necessary clearance as the rolling stock is maneuvered onto and up the aircraft ramp. It may also be necessary to adjust the height or angle of the aircraft loading ramp by adding shoring to accommodate loading operations.
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Forklift must be operated only in 1st gear when using the ALFA on the flight line or when on- and off- loading aircraft.
Maneuver forklift in a rearward direction toward aircraft ramp.
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Spotter must be aware of critical clearance (C) (for example, hitch clearance at aircraft ramp).
Adjust height of forks to ensure that rolling stock will not come in contact with aircraft ramp.
Continue unloading operation.
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Spotter must be aware of center critical clearance (B) (for example, items mounted forward of the rear axle).
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(D) Spotters
Continue unloading operation.
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Spotter must be aware of critical clearance (A) (for example, rear of trailer clearance at aircraft ramp).
Adjust height of forks to ensure that rolling stock will not come in contact with aircraft ramp.
Position rolling stock where directed, stop forklift and engage parking brake.
Secure rolling stock from movement.
Adjust height of forks as necessary, disengage hitch, then back forklift away from rolling stock.