Blue Giant BGL-33, Owner'S Manual

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8-4. LIFT CHAIN REPLACEMENT.
8-4.1. Telescopic
1. With the lift truck wheels securely blocked, raise
the forks approximately three feet from floor and
position blocks or strong supports under inner
mast (16, Figure 8-2 ).
2. Lower inner mast onto the support. Check that
arrangement is secure before proceeding.
3. Turn off the key switch (5, Figure 12-22 ) and dis-
connect the batteries.
WARNING: Before attempting any replacement,
make certain power is disconnected.
4. Remove cotter pin (3, Figure 8-1 ) and clevis pin
(4) connecting chain (5) to chain anchor (6) at the
lift carriage.
5. Remove cotter pin (3) and clevis pin (4) connect-
ing chain (5) to chain anchor (1) at the outer mast
(17, Figure 8-2 ).
6. Remove chain from sheave (2).
7. Position new chain on sheave (2).
8. Secure chain to chain anchor (1,
Figure 8-2 ) at
the outer mast with clevis pin (4) and cotter pin
(3).
9. Connect the opposite end of chain to chain
anchor (6) at the lift carriage with clevis pin (4)
and cotter pin (3).
10. Adjust the chains according to paragraph 8-2.
11. Reconnect the batteries and turn on the keyswitch
(5, Figure 12-22 ).
8-4.2. Three Stage Mast Free Lift Chain
1. With the lift truck wheels securely blocked, raise
the forks approximately three feet from floor and
position blocks or strong supports under the lift
carriage.
2. Lower the lift carriage onto the support. Check
that arrangement is secure before proceeding.
3. Turn off the key switch (5, Figure 12-22 ) and dis-
connect the batteries.
WARNING: Before attempting any replacement,
make certain power is disconnected.
4. Remove cotter pin (3, Figure 8-1 ) and clevis pin
(4) connecting chain (5) to chain anchor (6) at the
lift carriage.
5. Remove cotter pin (3) and clevis pin (4) connect-
ing chain (5) to chain anchor (1) at free lift cylinder
(9, Figure 8-3 ).
6. Remove chain from sheave (14).
7. Position new chain on sheave (14).
8. Secure chain to chain anchor (1) at free lift cylin-
der (9) with clevis pin (4) and cotter pin (3).
9. Connect the opposite end of chain to chain
anchor (6) at the lift carriage with clevis pin (4)
and cotter pin (3).
10. Adjust the chains according to paragraph 8-2.
11. Reconnect the batteries and turn on the keyswitch
(5, Figure 12-22 ).
8-4.3. Three Stage Mast Secondary Lift Chain
1. With the lift truck wheels securely blocked, raise
the forks approximately five feet from floor and
position blocks or strong supports under masts
(15 and 20, Figure 8-3 ).
2. Lower the masts onto the support. Check that
arrangement is secure before proceeding.
3. Turn off the key switch (5, Figure 12-22 ) and dis-
connect the batteries.
WARNING: Before attempting any replacement,
make certain power is disconnected.
4. Remove cotter pin (3, Figure 8-1 ) and clevis pin
(4) connecting chain (5) to chain anchor (6) at
inner mast (20, Figure 8-3 ).
5. Remove cotter pin (3, Figure 8-1 ) and clevis pin
(4) connecting chain (5) to chain anchor (1) at
outer mast (1, Figure 8-3 ).
6. Remove chain from sheave (14).
7. Position new chain on sheave (14).
8. Secure chain to chain anchor (1) at outer mast (1,
Figure 8-3 ) with clevis pin (4, Figure 8-1 ) and cot-
ter pin (3).
9. Connect the opposite end of chain to chain
anchor (6) at inner mast (20, Figure 8-3 ) with
clevis pin (4, Figure 8-1 ) and cotter pin (3).
10. Adjust the chains according to paragraph 8-2.
11. Reconnect the batteries and turn on the keyswitch
(5, Figure 12-22 ).
8-5. LIFT CYLINDERS.
NOTE: Removal and repair of lift cylinders are cov-
ered in SECTION 9 .
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