MAINTENANCE
85
Pin forks
are fastened to the carriage with large fork pins.
A lock pin for each fork fits into the top carriage bar and a
slot in the fork. These lock pins hold the fork in position.
See FIGURE 19. Adjust the forks as far apart as possible
for maximum support of the load. Make sure the lock pin is
engaged in the carriage bar and the fork. The fork must be
locked into position after the adjustment is made.
Forks, Removal And Installation
A fork can be removed from the carriage for replacement
of the fork or other maintenance. See FIGURE 19. and
FIGURE 20.
WARNING
Do not try to move a fork without a lifting device. Each
fork for these lift trucks can weigh 66 kg to 183 kg
(145 to 402 lb) for a hook fork and 128 to 226 kg (281
to 498 lb) for a pin fork.
FIGURE 20. REMOVE A HOOK FORK
1
3
2
1. CARRIAGE BARS
2. HOOK FORK
3. BLOCKS
Hook Fork (Removal).
Slide a hook fork to the fork re-
moval notch on the carriage. See FIGURE 21. Lower the
fork onto blocks so that the bottom hook of the fork moves
through the fork removal notch. See FIGURE 21. Lower
the carriage further so that the top hook of the fork is dis-
engaged from the top carriage bar. Move the carriage
away from the fork, or use a lifting device to move the fork
away from the carriage.
Hook Fork (Installation).
Move the fork and carriage so
that the top hook on the fork can engage the upper car-
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