AS 5144.2:2018 pdf free
AS 5144.2:2018 pdf free.Industrial trucks – Safety requirements and verification
The following applies.
a) For trucks with a steering-wheel control, clockwise rotation of a steering wheel shall steer the truck to the right when the truck is travelling in the forward direction.
b) On trucks with a crab-steer mode (all wheels on the truck turn in the same direction), clockwise rotation of the steering wheel shall move the truck to the right when the truck is travelling in the forward direction and to the left when travelling in the reverse direction.
c) On trucks where the steering is controlled by means of a single lever controller, moving the lever to the right shall cause the truck to be steered to the right when the truck is travelling in the forward direction. If a reversible control unit or dual controls are fitted, moving the lever to the right shall also steer the truck to the operator’s right when the truck is travelling in reverse with the operator facing in that direction.
Where a control is designed and constructed to perform more than one function, each separate function shall be clearly marked. Each control function shall return to the neutral position when released and stop the corresponding load movement.
For trucks equipped with stabilizers, a forward or downward motion of the control shall lower the stabilizer, and a rearward or upward motion shall raise the stabilizer.
Where independent or selectable controls for stabilizers are provided, the left control shall operate the left stabilizer and the right control shall operate the right stabilizer. If selectable controls are provided,a middle position may operate both stabilizers.
When axle locking is used, operated by a control lever, locking shall be engaged by forward or downward motion of the control and disengaged by backward or upward motion of the control. If other control methods are used, they shall follow the same logic.AS 5144.2 pdf free download.
