EP Equipment CQD16, Service Manual

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REV. 07/2016
CHASSIS SYSTEM
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4.2 Caster
Lift the vehicle carefully with lifting equipment
through the lifting holes at at front and back;
4.2.1 Removal and Installation
Removal
Make sure the lifting equipment is solid and
secure, and the load capacity should be greater
than the total weight of the vehicle.Lifting height
of not more than 300mm, to prevent the hazards
to the maintenance personnel working under
the vehicle for caster removal and installation.
WARNING
- Unscrew four screws (1), then remove the
caster (2) and adjustment shim (3).
Installation
- Install according to the reverse order of rem-
oval;
Adjustment
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Park the truck with replacement completed
on level ground to see if the casters and drive
wheel can both be in contact with the ground;
When the truck is running, check if the three
wheels are functioning properly.
After long time of use, the drive wheel will wear
and tear to certain level, at this time, adjust
the height of caster (2) through increasing or
decreasing the number of adjustment shims (2)
to make the two casters and drive wheel to be
in close contact with the ground.
CAUTION
Upon maintenance or replacement for parts
of the caster, please refer to Figure 30107 for
removal and installation.
Tyre wear can affect the stability of the truck,
adjust the caster with minor wear on a regular
basis, or replace the caster with heavy wear.
Quality of tyres directly affects the stability and
driving performance of the device. If you need
to replace the factory-fitted tyres, please use
original spare parts provided by the equipment
manufacturer to reach the original design
performance of the truck.
CAUTION