Maintenance Section
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Every 500 Service Hours or 3 Months
You must read and understand the warnings and instructions contained in the Safety section of this manual,
before performing any operation or maintenance procedures.
Belts - Check, Adjust
Typical Example
1.
Check the condition and adjustment of the belt.
Correct adjustment allows 10 mm (3/8 inch)
deflection under 110 N (25 lb) of force.
NOTICE
Failure to loosen the alternator mounting bolt (2)
will cause excessive stress and break the alternator
mounting ear.
2.
To adjust the alternator drive belt, loosen
adjusting bracket bolt (1) and mounting bolt (2).
Move the alternator in or out as required.
Tighten bolts (1) and (2).
Mast Hinge Pin – Lubricate
Typical Example
1.
Lower the forks and tilt the mast forward.
2.
Lubricate the two fittings for the mast hinge pins,
one on each side of the mast.
Tilt Cylinders - Check, Adjust,
Lubricate
Chassis Pivot Eyebolts-Lubricate
Typical Example
1.
Remove floor plates. (GC-series only)
2.
Lubricate two fittings for the pivot eyebolts, one
on each tilt cylinder.
3.
Check the pivot eye pins for loose retainer bolts
and wear.
