Brake and Interlock Switches
STANDARD STEERING
1.
Position the lift truck on a level surface. Turn the key
switch to the
OFF
position and disconnect the battery.
NOTE:
The screws have been installed using Loctite
®
290.
2.
Remove the two screws and the nut plate retaining the
switches to the control handle hub. See Figure 9.
3.
Tag all wiring connections to the switches for later use
when assembling the switches to the hub. Remove the
switch wires.
4.
Attach wiring to correct switch terminals as noted dur-
ing removal.
CAUTION
Overtightening the screws can damage the
switches.
5.
Position switches to the hub as removed and secure
with two screws and nutplate. Apply Loctite
®
290 to
the screws, install, and tighten.
1. NUTPLATE
2. SCREW
3. REGEN SWITCH
4. BRAKE SWITCH
Figure 9. Brake and Interlock Switches
6.
Connect battery and turn the key switch to the
ON
po-
sition.
7.
Test for proper operation before returning the truck to
service.
POWER ASSIST STEERING
Truck may be equipped with one or two brake switches de-
pending on model. To replace the brake switch(es):
WARNING
The capacitor in the transistor controller can hold
an electrical charge after the battery is disconnec-
ted. To prevent electrical shock and personal in-
jury, discharge the capacitor before inspecting or
repairing any component in the drive unit com-
partment. Wear safety glasses. Make certain the
battery has been disconnected.
1.
Move the truck to a safe, level location, turn the key
switch to the
OFF
position, and disconnect the battery.
Block the drive tire to prevent unexpected movement.
2.
Remove two screws securing the cover to the steer
support and lift the cover off. See Figure 10.
3.
Tag and disconnect the wiring from the brake
switch(es).
4.
Remove the two screws and nutplate securing the
brake switch(es) to the steer swivel. Remove the brake
switch(es). See Figure 11.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten switch mounting hardware.
5.
Position the brake switch(es) to the steer swivel as re-
moved. Align the switch holes with the mounting holes
in the steer swivel and install screws and nutplate.
Make sure the switch actuator is aligned properly
within the control arm notches.
6.
Install wiring to switch(es) as removed.
2200 SRM 1640
Brake and Interlock Switches
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