Hyster CHALLENGER H165XL Operating Manual

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Hyster CHALLENGER H165XL Operating Manual Manual pdf 86 page image

MAINTENANCE84Inspection Of Forks, Mast And Lift Chains(See FIGURE 17. and FIGURE 18.)WARNINGNever work under a raised carriage, forks or mastchannel. Lower the carriage or use blocks and chainson the mast weldments and carriage so that they cannot move. Make sure the moving parts are attachedto a part that does not move.Do not try to correct fork tip alignment by bendingthe forks or adding shims. Replace damaged forks.Never repair damaged forks by heating or welding.Forks are made of special steel using special proce-dures. Replace damaged forks.1. Inspect the welds on the mast and carriage for cracks.Make sure that the nuts and bolts are tight.2. Inspect the channels for wear in the areas where therollers travel. Inspect the rollers for wear or damage.3. Inspect the forks for cracks and wear. Check that thefork tips are aligned within 13 mm (0.5 in) of each other(item 1, FIGURE 17.). Check that the bottom of the fork isnot worn (item 4, FIGURE 17.).4. Replace any damaged or broken parts that are used tokeep the forks locked in position.5. Check that the lift chains are correctly lubricated. Useengine oil to lubricate the lift chains.6. If the lift truck is equipped with a side--shift carriage orattachment, inspect the parts for cracks and wear. Makesure the parts that fasten the side--shift carriage or attach-ment to the carriage are in good condition.Property of American Airlines