Hyster B218, Periodic Maintenance Procedure

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8000 SRM 1009 General
How to Raise Drive/Steer Tire
1. Put blocks on each side (front and back) of the
load wheels to prevent movement of the lift truck.
2. Use a special low clearance hydraulic jack, crane,
or another lift truck to raise the drive tire. Make
sure that the jack, crane, or other lift truck has
the correct capacity rating. The capacity must
equal to 2/3 the weight of the lift truck including
the battery. See the capacity plate.
3. Raise the lift truck only enough to suspend the
drive tire. Install additional blocks under the
frame near the drive tire.
How to Raise Load Wheels
WARNING
Never raise the forks any higher than neces-
sary to change the load wheels. Always raise
both forks at the same time. Raising the forks
too high can make the lift truck tip over and
cause property damage or possible, personal
injury.
1. Put blocks on both sides (front and back) of the
drive tire to prevent movement of the lift truck.
2. Use an overhead crane and web sling under the
forks to raise the load wheels. Another lift truck
can also be used to raise the forks. Make sure
that the crane and sling or other lift truck has a
capacity of at least 2/3 the total weight of the lift
truck as shown on the capacity plate.
3. Raise the forks only enough to suspend the
wheels. Install blocks under the forks at the rear
of the wheels to support the lift truck.
WELDING REPAIRS
WARNING
Forklift truck frames and components may
have polyurethane paint. Welding, burning, or
other heat sufficient to cause thermal decom-
position of the paint may release isocyanates.
These chemicals are allergic sensitizers to skin
and respiratory tract and overexposure may
occur without odor warning.
Should work
be performed, utilize good industrial hygiene
practices including removal of all paint (prime
and finish coats) to the metal around the area
to be welded, local ventilation, and/or sup-
plied-air respiratory protection.
Remove the battery before welding. Welding
can cause a fire and or an explosion. Make sure
there is no fuel, oil, or grease near the weld
area. Make sure the area is well ventilated.
CAUTION
When using an arc welder, always disconnect
the battery connector to prevent damage to cir-
cuit components. Connect the welding ground
clamp as close to the weld area as possible to
prevent welding current from damaging bear-
ings.
Observe previous WARNINGS and CAUTIONS be-
fore doing any welding.
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