General
This section contains a Maintenance Schedule and
the instructions for maintenance and inspection.
The Maintenance Schedule has time intervals for
inspection, lubrication, and periodic maintenance.
The time intervals are based on normal operation.
Normal operation is considered to be one 8-hour
shift per day in a relatively clean environment on
an improved surface. Multiple shifts, dirty
operating conditions, etc., will require a reduction
in the recommended time periods in the
Maintenance Schedule.
NOTE:
The front end of the lift truck is the control
handle end. Forward travel is movement with the
forks trailing. Rear travel is movement in the
direction of the forks.
WARNING
DO NOT make repairs or adjustments unless
specifically authorized to do so. Repairs and
adjustments must be performed by trained
service technicians.
Repairs and adjustments that are not correct can
create dangerous operating conditions.
DO NOT operate a lift truck that needs repairs.
Report the need for repairs to your supervisor
immediately. If repair is necessary, place a DO
NOT OPERATE tag on the control handle and
remove the key from the key switch.
Some users have service personnel and facilities to
perform the tasks listed in the Maintenance
Schedule. Service Manuals are available from your
Hyster
®
lift truck dealer to help users who do their
own repairs.
Your Hyster lift truck dealer has the trained
personnel and equipment to do a complete program
of inspection, lubrication, and maintenance. This
complete program will help your lift truck operate
better over a longer period of time.
HOW TO MOVE A DISABLED LIFT TRUCK
WARNING
Use extra care when moving a lift truck during the
following conditions:
•
Brake does not operate correctly
•
Steering does not operate correctly
•
Tire is damaged
•
Traction conditions are bad
If there is no power, the drive wheel will not turn
freely. Poor traction can cause the disabled lift
truck or towing vehicle to slide. Grades will
require additional brake force to stop the lift truck.
Never carry a disabled lift truck unless the lift
truck MUST be moved and cannot be towed. The
lift truck used to lift the disabled lift truck MUST
have a rated capacity equal to or greater than the
weight of the disabled lift truck. The capacity
must be for a load center equal to half the width of
the disabled lift truck. See the nameplate on the
disabled lift truck for the approximate total
weight. The forks must extend the full width of the
disabled lift truck. Put the weight of the disabled
lift truck at the center of the forks. Be careful not
to damage the underside of the disabled lift truck.
Tilt the mast back and travel slowly.
Lift trucks are not normally towed. If the traction
system will not operate, make repairs at the
location if possible. If the lift truck must be towed,
tow in the direction of the control handle, forks
trailing.
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