Yale GDP040-070VX, Operating Manual

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Maintenance
General
WARNING
Do not make modifications to the lift truck that affect the
safe operation of the lift truck. Don't add parts or com-
ponents that affect visibility.
Do not make repairs or adjustments unless you have
both authorization and training. Repairs and adjust-
ments that are not correct can make a dangerous oper-
ating condition.
Do not operate a lift truck that needs repairs. Report the
need for repairs immediately. If repair is necessary, put
a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag in the operator's area. If truck
is equipped with a key switch, remove the key.
CAUTION
Disposal of lubricants and fluids must meet local envi-
ronmental regulations.
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, overhead views of lift trucks
on the following pages are equipped with iron case trans-
missions.
This section contains a Maintenance Schedule and the
instructions for maintenance and inspection.
The Maintenance Schedule has time intervals for inspec-
tion, lubrication, and maintenance for your lift truck. The serv-
ice intervals are provided in both operating hours recorded
on the lift truck hour meter, and in calendar time. Use the
interval that occurs first.
The recommendation for the time intervals are for eight hours
of operation per day. The time intervals must be decreased
from the recommendations in the
Maintenance Schedule
for the following conditions:
• If the lift truck is used more than eight hours per day.
• If the lift truck must work in dirty operating conditions.
• Poor ground conditions.
• Intensive usage at high performance levels or other abnor-
mal conditions will require more frequent servicing.
Your dealer for Yale lift trucks has the equipment and trained
service personnel to do a complete program of inspection,
lubrication, and maintenance. A regular program of
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