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LPG CYLINDER (TANK) REPLACEMENT
WARNING
!
• Replace the cylinder (tank) in a well ventilated area.
• While replacing the cylinder (tank), never use or get close to
fire.
• Use LPG Cylinders (tanks) with the capacity shown in the
table above.
• Always wear PPE when replacing cylinder (tank).
The cylinder (tank) is installed on the lift truck with the discharge valve
on the right side when viewed from the rear of the lift truck. The high
pressure hose is connected to the discharge valve with a threaded
screw type connector.
Swing-Out Type Cylinder (Tank) Mount
During lift truck service procedures requiring opening of the top panel,
the LPG Cylinder (tank) mount must first be moved to prevent it from
interfering with the operator's seat. Follow the procedure outlined to
replace the LPG Cylinder (tank) on swing-out type cylinder mount
equipped lift trucks.
Removing Cylinder (Tank) Swing-Out Type
1. Place the fuel-change
switch in the LPG position.
2. Turn the discharge valve,
located on the right side
when viewed from the rear
of the lift truck, slowly to
the right (clockwise) to fully
close the valve.
3. Allow the engine to run until it stops naturally (fuel exhausted). Turn
the ignition switch to the OFF position.
4. Restart lift truck to ensure all fuel is exhausted.
5. Slowly turn the high pressure hose threaded connector
counterclockwise until it is disconnected from the discharge valve.
WARNING
!
• Listen for leaks and for the smell of LP.
6. Pull the latch pin out to unlock the
LPG Cylinder (tank) holder.
7. Slowly open the cylinder (tank)
holder 90o until the lock pin is in
the lock pin hole.