Gillison's Variety Fabrication GVF Tier III User manual

Tier III
GVF Rough Terrain Forklift
Owners Manual
Model Numbers:
GVF 5000
GVF 6000
GVF 8000
Manual Part Number: GL 11497
Revised 11/13/2014
GVF
3033 B
enzie
H
wy
. B
enzonia
, Mi 49616 231-882-5921
Fax [phone]
Gillison’s Va r i e t y
Fabrication, Inc.
email: [email protected]
online: www.gillisons.com

Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
SAFETY 2
Forklift Mast Safety 16
Fork Safety 11
General Safety Rules 3
General Safety While Operating 4
Instruction Decals 8
Intro to safety 2
Load Handling Safety 9
Modications 10
OwnershipRecords 10
RecordRetention 10
Rules of the Road 9
Safety Alert Symbol 2
Safety While Operating 9
Safety While Servicing the Machine 5
Serial Number 9
Signal Words 2
CONTROLS 17
Instrument Panel Diagram 17
Instrument Panel Information 17
Various Controls 19
OPERATION 21
Cold Weather Starting Aid 21
Forklift Shutdown 21
Operating GVF Forklift 21
Pre Start Up 21
Starting The Engine 21
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE 23
Brake Fluid 42
Electrical 44
FilterPartNumbers 50
Hydraulic System 42
Instructions for Pressure Washing 24
Lubrication & Maintenance Chart 23
Mast Maintenance 38
PD70FrontAxle 30
ReferenceDocuments: 50
SD55RearAxle 32
Tier III Air Cleaner 25
Transmission 25
GVF WARRANTY 51

GVF Rough Terrain Forklift Manual INTRODUCTION - 1
INTRODUCTION
The information in this publication describes the safety
requirements, operation, maintenance and servicing of
the Gillison Forklift. Every effort has been made to pro-
vide correct and concise information to you, the opera-
tor, as available at the date of publication. Your Gillison
dealer is available should items in this book or details of
your machine not be understood.
This book is supplied with each machine to familiarize
the operator with proper instructions needed for opera-
tion and maintenance. Studying and adhering to these
instructions will insure optimum machine performance
and longevity. A machine that is maintained properly
and operated in the intended manner will provide great-
er dividends than one that is neglected and/or operated
in a manner other than as intended. Design and servic-
ing of this machine has been kept as simple as possible
to permit maintenance operations to be carried out with
tools normally available.
This book should be thoroughly read and understood
prior to operation of this machine. Inexperienced op-
erators should study contents of this publication and
receiveinstructionfromanexperiencedoperatorwhen
possible. Your Gillison dealer can assist in areas con-
cerning machine operation and provide details concern-
ing safe operation. It is suggested that this booklet be
kept readily accessible, preferably with the machine,
for future reference if questions or concerns arise. If the
original book should become lost or damaged, consult
your Gillison dealer in regards to acquiring a replace-
ment.
Customers are strongly advised to use an authorized
Gillison dealer in connection with any service problems
and adjustments that may occur.
CAUTION: READ THIS BOOK IN ITS
ENTIRETY PRIOR TO OPERATING
THE MACHINE. Use only parts from
your Gillison dealer for repairs and/or
replacement.
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SAFETY
INTRO TO SAFETY
The safety of the operator is one of the main concerns
in designing a new piece of equipment. Designers build
in as many safety features as possible. However, ev-
ery year many accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful
approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can
avoid many accidents by observing the following pre-
cautions. To avoid personal injury, study the following
precautions and insist those working with you or for
you to follow them.
In order to provide a better view, certain photographs
or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly
with a safety shield removed. However, the equipment
should never be operated in this condition. Keep all
shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary
for repairs, replace shield prior to further operation.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
FIG. 1: This is the safety alert symbol. It means AT-
TENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED! Look for it, both in this manual and on
safety decals on the equipment. It will direct your at-
tention to information that involves your safety and the
safety of others.
SIGNAL WORDS
FIG. 2: The words DANGER, WARNING, or CAU-
TION are used with the safety alert symbol. Learn to
recognize these safety alerts, and follow the recom-
mended precautions and safe practices.
DANGER indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates an imminently
hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates an imminently
hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate inju-
ry.
Replace any DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or in-
structional decal that is not readable or is missing. The
locations and part numbers of these decals are identi-
edlaterinthissectionofthemanual.
FIG. 1
FIG. 2

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GVF Rough Terrain Forklift Manual
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
FIG. 3: Always keep this manual with the machine.
This manual must be made available to the operator of
the machine at all times. Special care must be taken to
keep this manual safe from the weather and in readable
condition.
Read this manual carefully and learn how to use the
machine correctly.
Do not let anyone operate this machine without thor-
ough instruction.
Beware of bystanders, particularly children! Always
look around to make sure that everyone is clear before
starting the engine or moving the machine. This is par-
ticularly important with higher noise levels as you may
not hear people shouting.
FIG. 4: No passengers allowed. Do not carry passen-
gers anywhere on the machine.
Dismount and park machine in the correct manner.
When dismounting and/or leaving the operator’s plat-
form FOR ANY REASON always:
1. Shift to Neutral.
2. Come to a complete stop.
3. Lower forks completely.
4. Park on level ground.
5. Activate parking brake.
6. Shut off engine and remove key.
WARNING: An operator should not use
alcohol or drugs which can affect their
alertness or coordination. An operator on
prescription or ‘over the counter’ drugs
needs medical advice on whether or not
he/she can properly operate equipment.
FIG. 5: Wear protective clothing. Do not wear loose
clothing, as this may catch on moving parts of the ma-
chine causing injury.
Always wear protective clothing and appropriate safety
equipment.
It is recommended that suitable protective hearing and
safety glasses be worn.
Do not attempt to service machine, clear obstruc-
tions or unplug blockages with the engine running.
Alwaysshutofftheenginerst.
Keep all shields and guards in place.
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
FIG. 5