Forks, Adjust
NOTE:
During the adjustment of the forks, the heel of the
forks should not be touching the ground.
The forks are connected to the carriage by hooks and lock
pins. See
. These lock pins are installed through
the top fork hooks and fit into slots in the top carriage bar.
Adjust the forks as far apart as possible for maximum sup-
port of the load. Hook forks will slide along the carriage
bars to adjust for the load to be lifted. Raise the lock pin in
each fork to slide the fork on the carriage bar. Make sure
the lock pin is engaged in the carriage bar to lock the fork
in position after the width adjustment is made.
Inspection of Mast, Carriage, Header Hoses,
Lift Chains, and Attachments
WARNING
Lower the lift mechanism completely. Never allow any
person under a raised carriage. DO NOT put any part of
your body in or through the lift mechanism unless all
parts of the mast are completely lowered and the lift
truck motor is OFF.
1.
Inspect the welds on the mast, cylinders, and carriage
for cracks. Make sure that the capscrews and nuts are
tight.
2.
Inspect the channels for wear in the areas where the roll-
ers travel. Inspect the rollers for wear or damage.
3.
Check mast lubrication. If necessary, lubricate the sliding
surfaces and the load roller surfaces along the full length of
the channels as shown in
. Only apply lubricant
to surfaces that are clean and dry. Only apply lubricant to
the darker areas as indicated by (1) and (2) in
.
4.
Inspect the load backrest extension for cracks and dam-
age.
5.
If the lift truck is equipped with a sideshift carriage or
attachment, inspect the parts for cracks and wear. Make
sure the parts that fasten the sideshift carriage or attach-
ment to the carriage are in good condition.
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