Maintenance Section
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2.
Loosen nut (3) and adjust nut (4) to make inner
mast rail flush with outer mast rail bottom.
3.
Make adjustment anchor nuts (3), (4) for equal
chain tension.
4.
Raise the inner mast and check equal chain
tension. If not equal, repeat the same procedure
as step 1 through step 3.
5.
Put LOCTITE No. 242 tread lock on the threads
of the anchor nuts (3), (4) after the adjustment is
completed.
Universal Joint – Inspect
Check for worn or damaged bearings. Have worn
or damaged bearings replaced. Check for loose
retaining bolts and nuts. Tighten the bolts and nuts,
if necessary.
Carburetor (LP-Gas, Gasoline &
Dual Fuel Engine Only) - Adjust,
Clean
G424 Engine: Gasoline, LP - Gas, Dual
Fuel
G430 Engine: LP - Gas
If the engine is hard to start or the exhaust is
smoking, he carburetor may need cleaning and
adjusting.
Before adjusting the carburetor, make sure the
engine is at normal operating temperature. Park the
lift truck with the forks lowered, parking brake
applied, transmission in neutral and the engine
stopped.
Inspect and Iubricate throttle cable linkage every
500service hours.
For the complete procedure and specifications for
your specific engine, see the “Service Manual”.
