UNDERSTANDING THE BENDI B40I4 FORKLIFT
3-5
Frame
The frame consists of 3/8” to 1” thick (9.525 mm to 25.4
mm) steel panels welded together to form the backbone
of the truck (basic truck shape). A number of thick
rectangular steel shapes (counterweights) are welded
within the frame to counterbalance the truck against the
weight of its load. The rear wall of the truck also includes
a thick steel plate to add additional counterbalance.
NOTE
The weight of the engine is also used as counterbalance.
Brake System
The brake system uses two independent methods. The
use of the drive pedal to actively control hydraulic pump
displacement and the stop pedal to provide a mechanical
lock-up at the drive motors.
The hydrostatic drive system will act as a service brake.
Braking sensitivity can be controlled by releasing the
drive pedal slowly or quickly.
CAUTION
This Bendi B40i4 forklift is equipped with a spring applied
hydraulic released brake system. The stop pedal does
not operate as a gentle service brake, but a firmly acting
parking brake. If possible do not operate the stop pedal
while the forklift is in motion as this could result in the
loss of the load from the forks.
As the stop pedal is depressed, the drive motor shuts
down and the direction control electrically resets to
NEUTRAL, preventing further movement of the truck.
Parking Brake
A parking brake system is fitted to both drive units. The
system is foot pedal actuated, and is electrically
interlocked to create a NEUTRAL condition when the
brake lever is actuated.
The parking brake system consists of an overcenter latch
to hold the top pedal in the down position.
To continue, the operator must first set the direction
control lever to NEUTRAL, release the parking brake,
then set the control lever to the desired direction of travel.
Electrical System
The electrical system includes a 12V battery, key switch,
fuses, gauges, switches, electrical harnesses, and
diagnostic ports for J1939.
Traction
Bendi B40i4 Model trucks are dual-drive, four-wheeled
trucks, having two steerable, articulating load support
wheels in the front and two drive wheels in the rear. The
rear drive is operated by a single hydraulic circuit
consisting of a variable displacement hydraulic pump and
radial piston hydraulic motors. The variable displacement
hydraulic pump is controlled by the vehicle master
controller (VMC).
LPG Gas Engine
Features
The Bendi B40i4 Model truck is powered by a Liquefied
Petroleum Gas (LPG) engine, designed to minimize
emissions.
Fuel is supplied from a standard 33 or 43 lb. ICC gas
cylinder tank mounted horizontally on the rear deck of the
truck. The tank is held in the tank mount plate attached to
the truck using a strap and latch. See Figure 3-5.
An ultrasonic fuel level sensor is mounted to the back
mount plate. This sensor provides the operator with an
accurate quantity of fuel left through the dash display.
The engine muffler is equipped with baffles to block the
ejection of sparks or flame, and meets standards
required by the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture.
Figure 3-5: LPG Tank Mount
Key switch
The Key switch switches electrical power to start and turn
off the truck. See Figure 3-12.
The stop pedal is to be used for emergency stops
or as a parking brake ONLY!
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