Clark RHY 140, 160, 180S, 180L, 200S, 200L, 220L, CFY, CHY, WP 150, 160, 165, 180, 200S, 200L, 225, 250, 300 Forklift Operators Manual (O-B83-2)

These Clark RHY, CFY, CHY, and WP series forklifts spend their lives loading trucks, feeding production lines, and shuttling pallets around warehouses and yards. This operators manual is what I keep handy to make sure the machine is started, driven, and shut down the way Clark intended, so we don’t cook transmissions or snap masts from bad habits. When an operator says “it jerks when I lift after startup,” I use this book to verify the correct startup sequence, check the control positions, and confirm the daily inspection points before chasing a mechanical fault.

Applications & Use Cases

• Coach new operators on proper control use, travel direction changes, and parking procedures.
• Trace startup and shutdown mistakes that lead to hard shifts, warning lights, or random stalling.
• Plan daily walk‑around inspections so leaks, loose forks, or damaged hoses get caught early.
• Verify safe lifting practices to avoid side-loading the mast or overworking the hydraulic system.
• Standardize operating habits across different RHY/CFY/CHY/WP models on the same site.

FAQ

Q: Can I keep this manual on a tablet in the cab?

A: Yes, as long as the screen is readable and protected; many techs also print key pages for quick reference.

Q: Is this useful if I’m not doing my own repairs?

A: Definitely; it helps you operate the truck correctly so the shop isn’t constantly fixing preventable damage.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s startup, travel, and parking steps exactly—shortcuts with a forklift get expensive and dangerous fast.

Clark RHY 140, 160, 180S, 180L, 200S, 200L, 220L, CFY, CHY, WP 150, 160, 165, 180, 200S, 200L, 225, 250, 300 Forklift Index:

Description
Instructions On Use Of Manual
Illustration Of Machine
Specifications
New Machine 50 Hour Inspection

OPERATIONS
Purpose & Location Of Controls
To Start Engine
To Operate Machine
To Stop Machine
Safety And Operation Suggestions

LUBRICATION & PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Index
8 Hour
100 Hour
100 Hour Lubrication Chart (CFY, 100E 013), (CHY)
500 Hour
1000 Hour

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Engine
Fuel System
Cooling System
Generator
Ignition System
Starter
Battery, Lights & Horn
Transmission
Drive Axle
Steering Axle
Brakes
Hydraulic System

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