Hyster F003, Service & Repair Manual

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Battery (Item 5)
WARNING
Disconnect the ground cable at the bat-
tery before performing any work on the
electrical system.
Check the electrical system for broken or loose wires
and terminals. Check the battery case for cracks.
Keep the battery and cable terminals clean. Check
them electrolyte level. Keep the electrolyte level above
the plates. Use distilled water. Do not fill the battery
past the bottom of the internal filler neck.
Cooling System (Item 6)
Check the hoses for cracks or leaks. Make sure that
all the clamps are tight. Keep the coolant level in the
radiator to the full mark on the coolant recovery tank.
Fill the radiator with a solution of anti-freeze (Ethyl-
ene-Glycol type) and water. Periodic adding of cool-
ant must be done at the coolant recovery tank ONLY.
Whenever the radiator is to be drained and refilled,
fill through radiator until full, replace cap, then fill cool-
ant recovery tank to Full mark.
WARNING
Do not remove the cap from the radiator
or coolant recovery tank when the engine
is hot. Steam and boiling coolant can be
released when the cap is removed caus-
ing severe burns.
CAUTION
Never add cold water to an overheated
engine. Cool the engine by allowing it to
idle as coolant is added to the radiator.
Continue this procedure until the gauge
indicates a normal operating temperature.
Drive Belts (Item 7)
Check the tension on the drive belt for the water pump
and the alternator. Push with approximately a l l kg
(25 lb) force in the middle of the longest distance be-
tween pulleys. When the tension is correct, the fan
belt will move to l 3- l 7 mm ( 1/2 to 5/8 inch). Adjust
the alternator support bracket to adjust the belt ten-
sion. Move the alternator to give the correct belt ten-
sion and tighten the capscrew (diesel). Adjust the idler
pulley to give the correct tension of the fan belt (gas
engine).
FIGURE 4. MAINTENANCE POINTS
(GAS ENGINE)
FIGURE 3. MANTENANCE POINTS