Reach Carriage Assembly Repair
NOTE:
Most repairs of the reach carriage assembly
can be done without removing the reach carriage
assembly from the mast. These repair procedures
require that the reach carriage assembly is instal-
led in the mast and the scissor arms are fully ex-
tended.
WARNING
The reach carriage assembly can fall or tip easily
and cause an injury when not installed in the
mast. If the reach carriage assembly cannot be in-
stalled in a mast during repair, make sure the rear
frame is fastened to a support that cannot move.
The rear frame must be in the same position as it
is in the mast. The rear frame must also be fas-
tened so it cannot move on the support. The sup-
port must be strong enough to allow full exten-
sion of the reach carriage assembly without tip-
ping.
WARNING
Hydraulic oil is hot after system operation and
can cause burns. DO NOT disconnect any hy-
draulic lines of the system until the oil for the sys-
tem is cool.
CAUTION
Make sure the lift truck is in a location that is level
and has access to a crane or other lifting device
before doing any repairs on the reach carriage as-
sembly.
It is usually not necessary to completely disassem-
ble the reach carriage assembly. Do only the steps
of the procedures necessary to make the required
repairs.
4500 SRM 1196
Reach Carriage Assembly Repair
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