MAINTENANCE
80
Inspection Of Forks, Mast, and Lift Chains
(See FIGURE 16. and FIGURE 17.)
WARNING
Lower the lift mechanism completely. Never allow any
person under a raised carriage. Do not put any part of
your body in or through the lift mechanism unless all
parts of the mast are completely lowered and the en-
gine is stopped.
Do not try to correct fork tip alignment by bending
the forks or adding shims. Replace damaged forks.
Never repair damaged forks by heating or welding.
Forks are made of special steel using special proce-
dures. Replace damaged forks.
1. Inspect the welds on the mast and carriage for cracks.
Make sure that the capscrews and nuts are tight.
2. Inspect the channels for wear in the areas where the
rollers travel. Inspect the rollers for wear or damage.
3. Inspect the load backrest extension for cracks and
damage.
4. Inspect the forks for cracks and wear. Check that the
fork tips are aligned within 13 mm (0.5 in) of each other.
(See FIGURE 16.) Check that the bottom of the fork is not
worn (Item 4).
5. Replace any damaged or broken parts that are used to
keep the forks locked in position.
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