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2. Tow the lift truck slowly.
3. Raise the carriage and forks approximately 30 cm (12
inches) from the surface. Install a chain to prevent the
carriage and mast channels from moving.
4. If another lift truck is used to tow the disabled lift
truck, that lift truck must have a weight equal or greater
than the weight of the disabled lift truck. Install an ap-
proximate half–capacity load on the forks of the lift
truck that is being used to tow the disabled lift truck.
This half–capacity load will increase the traction of the
lift truck. Travel with the load as low as possible.
5. Use a towing link made of steel that attaches to the
tow pins in the counterweights of both lift trucks.
HOW TO PUT A LIFT TRUCK ON BLOCKS
WARNING
The lift truck must be put on blocks for some types of
maintenance and repair. The removal of the follow-
ing assemblies will cause large changes in the center
of gravity: mast, drive axle, engine and transmission,
and the counterweight. When the lift truck is put on
blocks, put additional blocks in the following posi-
tions to maintain stability:
a. Before removing the mast and drive axle, put
blocks under the counterweight so that the lift
truck can not fall backward.
b. Before removing the counterweight, put blocks
under the mast assembly so that the lift truck can
not fall forward.
The surface must be solid, even, and level when the
lift truck is put on blocks. Make sure that any blocks
used to support the lift truck are solid, one piece
units. Put a steel plate on top of the block.
NOTE: Some lift trucks have lifting eyes. These lift
points can be used to raise the lift truck so that blocks can
be installed.
How to Raise the Drive Tires (See FIGURE 1.)
1. Put blocks on each side (front and back) of the steer-
ing tires to prevent movement of the lift truck.
2. Put the mast in a vertical position. Put a block under
each outer mast channel.
3. Tilt the mast fully forward until the drive tires are
raised from the surface.
4. Put additional blocks under the frame behind the drive
tires. Make sure the blocks are under the frame and not
the hydraulic or fuel tanks.
5. If the hydraulic system will not operate, use a hydrau-
lic jack under the side of the frame near the front. Make
sure that the jack has a capacity equal to at least half the
weight of the lift truck. See the nameplate.
How to Raise the Steering Tires
(See FIGURE 1.)
1. Apply the parking brake. Put blocks on both sides
(front and back) of the drive tires to prevent movement
of the lift truck.
2. Use a hydraulic jack to raise the steering tires. Put the
jack under the steering axle or frame to raise the lift
truck. Make sure that the jack has a capacity of at least
2/3 of the total weight of the lift truck as shown on the
nameplate.
3. Put blocks under the frame and counterweight to sup-
port the lift truck. Make sure the blocks are under the
frame and not the hydraulic or fuel tanks.
