MAINTENANCE
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Forks
The identification of a fork is determined by how the fork is
connected to the carriage. The
S70--155XL
series of lift
trucks normally have hook forks.
Forks, Adjustment
The forks are connected to the carriage by hooks and lock
pins. The lock pins can be one of two types. See
FIGURE 14. These lock pins are installed through the top
fork hooks and fit into slots in the top carriage bar. Adjust
the forks as far apart as possible for maximum support of
the load. Slide hook forks along the carriage bars to adjust
for the load to be carried. Raise the lock pin in each fork to
slide the fork on the carriage bar. Make sure the lock pin is
engaged in the carriage bar to lock the fork in position af-
ter the width adjustment is made.
Forks, Removal And Installation
A fork can be removed from the carriage for replacement
of the fork or other maintenance.
WARNING
Do not try to remove a fork without a lifting device.
Each hook fork for these lift trucks can weigh 66 kg to
183 kg (145 to 402 lb).
Hook Fork (Removal).
Slide a hook fork to the fork re-
moval notch on the carriage. See FIGURE 14. Lower the
fork onto blocks so that the bottom hook of the fork moves
through the fork removal notch. See FIGURE 15. and
FIGURE 16. Lower the carriage further so that the top
hook of the fork is disengaged from the top carriage bar.
Move the lift truck and carriage away from the fork. If the
fork must be moved from the blocks, use a lifting device to
move the fork.
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