General
8000 SRM 1237
How to Tow Lift Truck
WARNING
Use extra caution when moving a lift truck if
any of the following conditions exist:
• Brakes do not operate correctly.
• Steering does not operate correctly.
• Tires are damaged.
• Traction conditions are bad.
• The lift truck must be towed on a slope.
If the engine cannot run, there is no power
assist available for the steering and service
brakes. This can make the control of the lift
truck difficult.
Poor traction can cause the
disabled lift truck or towing vehicle to slide.
Steep grades will increase the required brake
effort.
Never lift and move a disabled lift truck unless
the disabled lift truck MUST be moved and
cannot be towed.
A lift truck used to move
a disabled lift truck MUST have a capacity
rating equal to or greater than the weight of
the disabled lift truck. The capacity of the lift
truck used to move a disabled lift truck must
have a load center equal to half the width of
the disabled lift truck. See the nameplate of
the disabled lift truck for the approximate
total weight. The forks must extend the full
width of the disabled lift truck. Put the weight
center of the disabled lift truck on load center
of the forks.
Be careful to not damage the
under side of the lift truck.
1.
The towed lift truck must have an operator.
2.
Tow the lift truck slowly.
3.
Using a lift truck or a lifting device that can be
attached to the mast (I.E. come-a-long), raise the
carriage and forks approximately 30 cm (12 in.)
from surface. Install a chain around the mast
crossmember and the carriage, to prevent car-
riage and mast channels from moving.
4.
If another lift truck is used to tow the disabled
lift truck, that lift truck must have an equal or
larger capacity than the disabled lift truck. In-
stall an approximate 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. Keep 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 LIFT TRUCK ON BLOCKS
How to Raise Drive Tires
WARNING
The lift truck must be put on blocks for some
types of maintenance and repair. The removal
of the following assemblies will cause large
changes in the center of gravity: drive axle,
engine and transmission, and the counter-
weight. 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 cannot fall backward.
b. Before removing the counterweight, put
blocks under the mast assembly so that the
lift truck cannot fall forward.
The surface must be solid, even, and level when
the lift truck is put on blocks. Verify 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.
NOTE:
The lifting eyes of the counterweight are for
lifting of the counterweight only. Never use the lift-
ing eyes or the counterweight to lift the truck.
1.
Put blocks on each side (front and back) of the
steering tires to prevent movement of the lift
truck. See Figure 1 and Figure 2.
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.
5.
If the hydraulic system will not operate, use a
hydraulic jack under the side of the frame near
the drive axle. Verify that the jack has a capacity
of at least half the weight of the lift truck. See the
nameplate.
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