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Coolant Information
NOTICE: Clean the cooling system if it is contaminated, The tendency of silicates and phosphates to
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. if the engine overheats or if foaming is precipitate out-of-solution increases with
(MCFA) recommends that the coolant mix observed in the radiator. increasing water hardness. Hard water, or
contain 50% commercially available Old coolant should be drained, the system water with high levels of calcium and
automotive antifreeze, and 50% water. cleaned and new coolant added as magnesium ions, encourages the formation of
To prevent damage to your engine, never add recommended using a commercially insoluble chemicals, especially after a number
coolant to an overheated engine. Allow the available automotive antifreeze. of heating and cooling cycles.
engine to cool first. Filling at over 20 liters (5 U.S. gallons) per Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc.
Dowtherm 209 full-fill coolant will lower the minute can cause air pockets in the cooling (MCFA) prefers the use of distilled water or
water pump cavitation temperature and cooling system. deionized water to reduce the potential and
boiling point. These lowered temperatures will After draining and refilling the cooling system, severity of chemical insolubility.
cause overheating at a lower ambient run the engine with the radiator cap off. Run it
temperature than an ethylene glycol and water until the coolant reaches its normal operating ACCEPTABLE WATER
mix. If Dowtherm is used, follow the temperature and the coolant level stabilizes. Water Content Limits ppm
instructions provided and use only the inhibitor Add coolant as necessary to fill the system to
Chlorides (Cl) 50 maximum
package recommended by the supplier. the proper level.
If the lift truck is to be stored in, or shipped to, Operate with a thermostat in the cooling Sulfates (SO4) 50 maximum
an area with freezing temperatures, the cooling system all year-round. Cooling system Total Hardness 80 mg/l
system must be protected to the lowest problems can arise without a thermostat. Total Solids 250 maximum
expected outside (ambient) temperature. Coolant Water pH 6.0 to 8.0
The engine cooling system is protected with a Hard water, or water with high levels of
commercially available automotive antifreeze ppm = parts per million
calcium and magnesium ions, encourages the
when shipped from the factory. formation of insoluble chemical compounds by
In cold weather, check the specific gravity of combining with cooling system additives such Using water that meets the minimum
the coolant frequently to ensure adequate as silicates and phosphates. acceptable water requirement may not prevent
protection. dropout of these chemical compounds
completely but should control the dropout rate
at acceptable levels.
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Antifreeze
NOTICE: Make Proper Antifreeze Additions.
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc, Do not add pure (100%) antifreeze to the
(MCFA) recommends the coolant mix contain cooling system. Add antifreeze mixed with
50% commercially available automotive water using the same freeze protection ratio
antifreeze, or equivalent, and acceptable water that is in your cooling system.
to maintain an adequate water pump cavitation
temperature for efficient water pump
performance.
Premix the coolant solution to provide
protection to the lowest expected outside
(ambient) temperature. Pure undiluted
antifreeze will freeze at 23C (10F).
Use a greater concentration (above 50%) of
commercially available automotive antifreeze
only as needed for anticipated outside
(ambient) temperatures. Do not exceed the
coolant-to-water mix ratio recommendations
provided with the commercially available
automotive antifreezes.
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Ambient temperature, C (F) 45 (49) 39 (38) 30 (22) 25 (13) 20 (4) 15 (5) 10 (14)
Antifreeze solution
Concentration (%) 60 55 50 45 40 35 30
NOTICE:
Avoid mixing lubricants. In some cases, different brands of lubricants are not compatible with each other and deteriorate when mixed. It is best to stick
with the same brand at successive service intervals.
For refill capacities and measurements, see Specifications in this section.
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Antifreeze/Summer
Gear Oils Greases Coolant
Spec
ificat API service classification GL-4 or GL-5 NLGI No. 1 NLGI No. 2
ions
Vis
cos
ity Full Force
Manufacturer SAE80W SAE90 Consistency 310 - 340 Consistency 265 - 295
Mobil Mobilube HD 80W-90 Mobilux EP 1 Mobilux EP 2 USI Chemical
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General
86 86
MAINTENANCE 87
Inspection Precautions
100879
87 87
MAINTENANCE 88
Maintenance Schedule
As the operator, you are responsible for the performance of daily pre-start Every 10 Service Hours or Daily (Pre-Start), Whichever Comes
inspection. You are also responsible for those items listed under Every 50 First, continued
Service Hours or Weekly to keep your lift truck in proper working condition.
For periodic inspection and periodic change of rubber parts, however, rely on Item Service Page
the expert knowledge of the factory-trained servicemen, and the service Horn Check 92
facilities at your Cat lift truck dealers workshop.
Steering Wheel Check movement 92
Amount of Fuel (truck level) Check 92
One month after delivery of a new truck Stop Lights Check 92
Every 200 service hours or monthly,
whichever comes first OK Monitor Check 92
Periodic inspection time
Every 1200 service hours or 6 months, Lift Chains Check adjust 93
intervals
whichever comes first
Every 2400 service hours or 1 year, Engine Check 94
whichever comes first Inching Pedal Check 94
Service Brakes Check 94
Every 10 Service Hours or Daily (Pre-Start), Whichever Comes Backup Lights Check 94
First
Conventional Battery Requiring Check 92
Item Service Page Maintenance electrolyte level
Damage or Faulty Operation Found Check 90 Engine Crankcase Check oil level 96
the Day Before Engine Coolant Check 98
Oil, Fuel or Coolant Leaks Check 90 coolant level
Tilt Cylinder Lock Nuts Check 90 Service Brakes Check fluid level 101
Every 50 service Hours or Weekly, Whichever Comes First Every 200 service Hours or Monthly, Whichever Comes First,
continued
Item Service Page
Item Service Page
Air Cleaner Clean inspect 106
Universal Joints Lubricate 114
Alternator Drive Belts Check adjust 108
Tie Rod Ends Lubricate 114
Mast Supports Lubricate 109
Rear Axle Center Pins Lubricate 114
Fan Belt Check adjust 109
Every 1200 Service Hours or 6 Months, Whichever Comes First
One Month After Delivery of a New Truck
Item Service Page Item Service Page
Powershift Transmission Change oil, filter 115
Hydraulic tank return oil filter Change 109
and wash strainer
Fuel filter Change 109
Hydraulic System Change 117
return oil filter and
Every 200 service Hours or Monthly, Whichever Comes First wash strainer
Item Service Page Front Axle Change lubricant 118
Wheel Nuts Retighten 110 Air Cleaner Change element 118
Front axle Check 110 Fuel Filter Change 119
lubricant level Engine Coolant Change 121
Powershift Transmission Check oil level 111
Every 2400 service Hours or 1 Year, Whichever Comes First
Engine Crankcase Change 112
oil and filter
Item Service Page
Mast Strip Sliding Surfaces Lubricate 113
Hydraulic Oil Change 124
Lift Bracket Side Rollers Lubricate 113
Service Brake Fluid Change 125
Lift Chains Lubricate inspect 113
Tilt Socket Pins Lubricate 113
Tilt Cylinder Pins Lubricate 113
Water Pump Lubricate 114
89 89
MAINTENANCE 90
Mark 101686
90 90
MAINTENANCE 91
Adjustment
101362D 100977
Can you depress the accelerator pedal Is the seat belt in safe condition?
Release Apply
smoothly without any sign of rubbing? Replace the belt assembly if the belt is
torn, cut, or if the plate and/or buckle is
Brake Pedal (B) defective.
Check
101437 Seat Adjustment
Free play: Turn the knob to the right to increase the Check
15 mm (0.6 in.)
levers tension; to the left to decrease it.
Adjustment is correct when the lever requires
an effort of 250 to 290 N (25 to 30 kgf) [55 to
66 lbf] to snap it over center.
100129A
91 91
MAINTENANCE 92
Does the horn sound properly when you Is the amount of fuel in the tank enough for Do all the warning lamps glow when the
push the switch? the days work? key is in the (ON) position?
NOTICE: When this lamp does not light
Steering Wheel Stop Lights with the key in the (ON)
Check Movement Check position, the bulb may be burned
out. Get an inspection at a
specified service station.
101726A 101306A
Is the free play 70 mm (2.8 in.)? Check the Do all stop lights come ON properly when
play at the rim of the wheel by rotating the you depress the brake pedal?
wheel in both directions.
Is wheel installation loose? Check by
shaking the wheel up and down.
92 92
MAINTENANCE 93
93 93
MAINTENANCE 94
101707
94 94
MAINTENANCE 95
Do not smoke when checking the OF WATER. APPLY BAKING SODA 100801
battery electrolyte levels. TO HELP NEUTRALIZE THE ACID
Using a battery hydrometer, check the specific
Electrolyte is an acid and can cause AND SEE A DOCTOR AT ONCE.
gravity of the battery cells. Take the reading at
injury if it contacts your skin or eyes.
eye level.
Always wear protective glasses when
working with batteries.
! CAUTION Specific gravity
corrected to Battery condition
1. Raise the hood. If distilled water has to be added 27C (80F)
2. Clean the top of the battery and terminals. frequently, have your Cat lift truck dealer
1.265 to 1.280 Fully charged
check the battery.
3. Check terminals for corrosion. Coat 1.225 to 1.260 Three-fourths charged
terminals with heavy grease. (to be recharged)
4. Maintain electrolyte level between the Below 1.220 Completely discharged
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL (to be recharged and
marked on the case. NOTE: If an addition retested)
of water is necessary, use distilled water. If
not available, use clean water that is low in
minerals. Do not use artificially softened
water.
5. Close and secure the hood.
101688
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MAINTENANCE 96
Engine Crankcase 3. Maintain the correct level range on the Adding Engine Oil
Check Oil Level dipstick.
! CAUTION
! WARNING
Perform the work on level ground.
Hot oil and components can cause Correct level range Clean the filler hole to prevent dirt
personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or from dropping into the engine.
components to contact your skin. DO NOT overfill.
Clean up spillage.
Park the lift truck with the forks lowered,
parking brake applied, transmission in 1. Remove the oil filler cap.
NEUTRAL, and the engine stopped. 101304
101690
101689
96 96
MAINTENANCE 97
101691
97 97
MAINTENANCE 98
! CAUTION
DO NOT add water only. This dilutes the
antifreeze/summer coolant protection and
adversely affects the engine. Be sure to
premix antifreeze/summer coolant with tap
water (soft water). See Engine cooling
system capacity in the Specifications.
101692 If coolant has to be added frequently, have
your Cat lift truck dealer check the cooling
system.
98 98
MAINTENANCE 99
100899
99 99
MAINTENANCE 100
Hydraulic System 5. Add oil if needed to raise it to the correct Adding Hydraulic Oil
Check Oil Level level range on the dipstick.
! CAUTION
! WARNING
When adding hydraulic oil:
Hot oil and components could cause clean the filler hole to prevent dirt from
personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or dropping into the tank.
components to contact your skin. DO NOT overfill.
Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap clean up spillage.
only after the engine has been stopped
and the fill cap is cool enough to remove
with your bare hand. 101268B
1. Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap.
Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap 2. Add oil to the hydraulic tank.
slowly to relieve pressure. For Hydraulic Oil, see the topic,
Correct level range Recommended Fuel and Oils.
1. Operate the lift truck for a few minutes to
warm the oil.
2. Park the lift truck on a level surface, with
the forks lowered, mast tilted back, parking
brake applied, transmission in NEUTRAL,
and the engine stopped.
101342
3. Raise the hood.
4. Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap by 6. Put the hydraulic tank filler cap back on.
turning it counterclockwise. 7. Check for oil leaks. 101317B
8. Close and secure the hood.
101316A
100 100
MAINTENANCE 101
! CAUTION 102484
Before refilling the reservoir, clean the 3. Maintain the brake fluid level between the
MAX and MIN marks on the reservoir. 102485
ports to prevent dirt from getting inside the
reservoir. 4. Close the hood.
101 101
MAINTENANCE 102
! WARNING ! CAUTION
Carefully follow the specific information The lift truck tires are highly inflated.
provided by your tire servicing Even slight damage to the tire or rim can
company or dealer. OK OK OK cause a blowout of the tire.
Use a tire inflation gauge and stand 101589
behind the tread when inflating a tire
and checking tire pressure. Limit:
5 mm
Proper inflation equipment, and (0.2 in.)
training in using the equipment, are
necessary to avoid overinflation. A tire
blowout or rim failure can result from
improper or misused equipment.
101158 101295A
! CAUTION
Inflate all the tires properly. Are all the tires free of cuts, gouges or
Underinflated tires flex excessively at
Use a tire inflation gauge. foreign objects?
every turn of the wheel, resulting in
premature failures. Overinflation Are all the rims free of distortion or
subjects the center of tread to excessive Recommended Tire Pressures cracks?
wear. Unit: kPa (kgf/cm2) [psi] Use a tire depth gauge to measure the tire
Unevenly inflated tires can cause hard groove depth. If it is not more than 5 mm
8 ton model 637 (6.5) [92]
steering or shimmy. Front/Rear (0.2 in.), replace the tire.
9 ton model 686 (7) [100] NOTICE: For tire replacement, see in the If
The inner and outer tires of the dual
wheel should be equally inflated. Do not reinflate a tire mounted on a split type Tire Blows Has to be Changed.
After adding air, be sure to put the cap rim that has been driven on while flat or
back on the air valve. underinflated without inspecting the rim for
damage and checking the lock ring for proper
installation.
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MAINTENANCE 103
Retightening
Always stand behind the tread of the tire,
NOT in front of the rim.
Tighten the nuts evenly and in a diagonal
sequence to the specified torque.
101155
103 103
MAINTENANCE 104
Mast and Forks Heel Free Type of Fork: Heel Hold Type of Fork:
Check
(A) (A)
101628A 101628B
101840 If the truck is being used to carry maximum
Does the mast move up and down capacity loads, the forks should be checked
smoothly when you operate the lift control daily.
lever? 1. Carefully inspect the forks for cracks.
Does the mast tilt forward and back Special attention should be given to the
smoothly when you operate the tilt control heel section (A), all weld areas and
lever? mounting brackets (B).
Are there any oil leaks from the cylinders Forks with cracks should be removed from
and hydraulic lines? service.
Wet Test magnetic particle inspection is
generally preferred due to its sensitivity and
the ease of interpreting the results. Portable
equipment is usually recommended so it can
be moved to the lift truck.
Contact your Cat lift truck dealer for further
information.
101663A
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MAINTENANCE 105
Air Tank
Drain Water
(C) (D)
101629A 101630A
2. Check the difference in height of one fork 3. Check the fork blade (D). The fork should
tip to the other when mounted on the fork be withdrawn from service if the thickness 102894
carrier. A difference in fork tip height can is reduced to less than the tolerant
result in uneven support of the load and thickness. At the end of each shift or when operators
cause problems when entering loads. change, pull down the handle at the bottom of
Fork blade length may also be reduced by
the brake air tank to allow water to drain.
The maximum allowable difference in fork tip wear, especially on tapered forks and platens.
elevation (C) is 5 mm (0.19 in.) for pallet Remove the forks from service when the blade
forks. length is no longer adequate for the intended
Replace one or both forks when the difference loads.
in fork tip height exceeds the maximum
allowable difference. Tolerant Thickness (std.)
Unit: mm (in.)
8 ton model 60 (2.4)
9 ton model 70 (2.8)
105 105
MAINTENANCE 106
Clamp
106 106
MAINTENANCE 107
101197
101199
107 107
MAINTENANCE 108
108 108
MAINTENANCE 109
109 109
MAINTENANCE 110
(2)
101697
Adding Lubricant
See Planetary Drive Axle, Change the Oil in
the Every 1200 Service Hours or 6 Months
(1) Whichever Comes First.
Mark
101209B
110 110
MAINTENANCE 111
Powershift Transmission 6. Remove the dipstick. Observe the oil level. Adding Oil
Check Oil Level See Powershift Transmission, Change Oil,
Filter and Wash Strainer in the Every 1200
! WARNING Service Hours or 6 Months, Whichever
Comes First.
Hot oil and components can cause
injury. Do not allow hot oil or
components to contact your skin.
101631
102759
111 111
MAINTENANCE 112
101689 101304
112 112
MAINTENANCE 113
Lubricate 1 fitting on each side of the inner 1. Apply engine oil onto the chain links with Lubricate 1 fitting on each pin for a total of 2
mast for a total of 2 fittings. a brush. fittings.
2. Raise and lower the lift bracket a few times
to work lubricant into the chain links.
Lift Bracket Side Rollers NOTICE: Lubricate chains more frequently Tilt Cylinder Pins
Lubricate than normal where the atmosphere Lubricate
can cause corrosion of
components or when the truck
must work in rapid lift cycles.
3. Inspect the chain anchors and individual
links for wear, loose pins or cracked leaves.
102888 102890
Lubricate 4 fittings on each side roller for a Lubricate 1 fitting on each pin for a total of 2
total of 8 fittings. fittings.
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MAINTENANCE 114
Lubricate 1 fitting. Lubricate 2 fittings on each end for a total of 4 Lubricate 1 fitting on each pin for a total of 2
fittings. fittings.
Universal Joints
Lubricate
101715
Lubricate 1 fitting.
114 114
MAINTENANCE 115
3. Wash the strainer and the plug in clean, and 7. Install the new filter element by hand.
non-flammable solvent. Dry the strainer 8. Prime the system.
and the plug. Wipe off the O-ring seal,
9. Close and secure the hood.
check and replace if necessary. Install the
strainer, the O-ring seal, and the cover. Put
the drain plug back in place.
101635
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MAINTENANCE 116
10. Remove the floor plate. 16. Maintain the oil level to the correct level
11. Remove the filter plug. Fill the range on the dipstick.
transmission with oil. See Capacity in the
Specifications. Put the filter plug back in
place.
Correct level range
101631
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MAINTENANCE 117
Hydraulic System 3. Remove the hoses. 8. Wash the strainer in clean, and
Change Return Oil Filter and Wash nonflammable solvent.
Strainer 9. Inspect the gasket and replace it, if
necessary.
! WARNING 10. Put the strainer, gasket and cover back in
place. And then install the hoses.
Hot oil and components can cause 11. Remove the dipstick. Check the oil level.
personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or
12. Add oil, if need, to reach the correct level
components to contact your skin.
range on the dipstick.
At operating temperature, the hydraulic
tank is hot and can be under pressure. 101680A
Strainer 101268B
Oil filter
101679
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MAINTENANCE 118
Front Axle 4. Raise the lift bracket high enough to gain 9. Fill the front axle housing and planetary
Change Lubricant access to the front axle housing level/fill hub through the level/fill opening until the
plug. lubricant starts to flow out. See Capacity
Park the lift truck on a level surface, parking
5. Use blocking under inner mast to secure in the Specifications. Install the level/fill
brake applied, transmission in NEUTRAL,
the lift bracket in this position. plug.
forks lowered, lubricant warm and the engine
stopped. 6. Remove the level/fill plug. 10. Install the planetary hub level plug.
1. Align the planetary hub level/mark to the 11. Remove blocking. Lower the lift bracket.
horizontal position.
Air Cleaner
Mark Change Element
Cat strongly recommends that the air cleaner
element be changed if it is dirty. If you
attempt to clean the element, handle it
carefully.
Level/fill plug
101697
Level plug
7. Remove the drain plug and allow the Recommended Change Intervals
Drain plug
101209B lubricant drain. Normal Every 1200 hours
2. Remove the planetary hub drain plug and conditions or 6 months
level plug. Severe dust or
Every 200 hours or monthly
3. Allow the lubricant to drain. Clean and lint conditions
reinstall the drain plug.
NOTICE: Have spare elements on hand to
use while cleaning used elements.
Care in severe dust or lint conditions
Check the radiator core frequently for clogging
Drain plug
or dirt accumulation. Clean or wash the truck
101701
as needed.
8. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. See Air Cleaner, Clean and Inspect in the
Every 50 Hours or Weekly, Whichever
Comes First.
118 118
MAINTENANCE 119
Fuel Filter
Change
! WARNING
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces
or electrical components could cause a
fire.
Clean up any spillage of fuel. Know the 101682A
location of all emergency devices (such
as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, etc.) 3. Use filter wrench to remove filter element.
and how to use them. 4. Clean sealing surface of filter base.
Disconnect the battery when changing 5. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the
fuel. gasket of the new filter element.
101698
119 119
MAINTENANCE 120
How to Prime the Diesel Fuel System Priming pump Air vent plug (1)
plunger
Air vent
NOTICE: If the engine runs out of fuel, it plug (2)
cannot be started even if the fuel
tank is filled. In such a case,
prime the fuel system as follows:
! CAUTION
101702
Make sure no fuel leaks from the air
1. Loosen the air vent plug (1) on the fuel
vent plug.
filter about 1.5 turns with a wrench.
Clean up spillage.
2. Unlock priming pump plunger by turning it
counterclockwise. Operate the priming
pump until the fuel flows free of bubbles
from the vent.
3. Tighten air vent plug (1).
4. Loosen air vent plug (2) on the injection
pump about 1.5 turns with a wrench.
5. Operate the priming pump until the fuel
flows free of bubbles from the vent plug
(2). Lock the priming pump plunger by
turning it clockwise while pressing
downward.
6. Tighten air vent plug (2).
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MAINTENANCE 121
! WARNING
At operating temperature, the engine
coolant is hot and under pressure.
Steam could cause severe burns.
100899
Park the lift truck in an authorized 101738
refueling area, with the forks lowered, Antifreeze solution is TOXIC. In case of
3. Remove the engine block drain plug.
parking brake applied, transmission in contact with your skin, FLUSH
NEUTRAL, and the engine stopped and IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER. Have your
cool. Cat lift truck dealer discard antifreeze solution
Check the coolant level only after the drained from the engine.
engine has been stopped and the filler
cap is cool enough to touch with your 1. Loosen the radiator cover retaining knob.
bare hand. Open the radiator cover.
Remove the filler cap slowly to relieve
pressure.
Cooling system conditioner contains 101704
alkali. Avoid contact with your skin and
eyes to prevent burns and other injuries.
Allow cooling system components to
cool before draining.
Use all cleaning solutions with care.
Knobs
Antifreeze is TOXIC. In case of contact 101711
with your skin, FLUSH IMMEDIATE-
LY WITH WATER. For disposal of the
antifreeze coolant drained from the
engine, consult your Cat lift truck
dealer.
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MAINTENANCE 122
4. Open radiator drain valve. Allow the 7. Fill the cooling system with 1 kg (2 lb) 15. Close the drain valve and put the engine
coolant to drain. sodium bisulfate per 40 liters (10 gallons) block drain plug back in place.
of water. Most commercial cooling system 16. Mix a coolant solution of water and
cleaners can be used. antifreeze.
8. Start and run the engine for 30 minutes. 17. Fill the cooling system. See Capacity in
9. Stop the engine and drain the cleaning the Specifications. To avoid air locks, add
solution. the coolant slowly.
10. Flush the system with clean water until the
draining water is clear.
11. Close the drain valve and put the engine
100504A block drain plug back in place. Fill the
system with neutralizing solution, 250 g
5. Drain the reserve tank. (1/2 lb) sodium carbonate per 40 liters (10
gallons) of water.
12. Start and run the engine for 10 minutes.
13. Stop the engine and drain the neutralizing 101740
solution.
18. Start and run the engine until the coolant
14. Flush the system with clean water until
Full level is stabilized.
draining water is clear.
19. Stop the engine.
Low
20. Add coolant, if necessary, to maintain the
101465B level to below the bottom of the filler tube.
6. Close the radiator drain valve and put the
engine block drain plug back in place.
101641
122 122
MAINTENANCE 123
101299A
Correct
level range
Full
Low
101465A
123 123
MAINTENANCE 124
! WARNING
Hot oil and components could cause
serious injury. Do not allow hot oil or
components to contact your skin.
Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap 101316A 101268B
only after the engine has been stopped
and the filler cap is cool enough to 4. Remove the hydraulic tank drain plug.
remove with your bare hand. Allow the oil to drain. Clean and put the
Correct level range
Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap plug back in place.
slowly to relieve pressure.
3. Remove filler cap. 8. Remove the filler cap and the dipstick.
Keep the oil level at the HIGH mark on the
102760 dipstick.
5. Fill the hydraulic tank. See Capacity in 9. Put the dipstick and the filler cap back in
the Specifications. Put the filler cap back place.
on.
6. Start the engine and operate the hydraulic
controls and the steering system through a
few cycles to fill the filters and lines.
7. Retract all hydraulic cylinders and stop the
engine.Remove the hydraulic tank drain
plug. Allow the oil to drain. Clean and put
the plug back in place.
124 124
MAINTENANCE 125
102483
125 125
MAINTENANCE 126
Ref.
Parts to be changed Interval
No.
1 Repair kit of air master 2400 service hours or 1 year, whichever 5 9
8
cylinder comes first 4 11
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If a Tire Has to be Changed
77 77
TROUBLESHOOTING 78
Extension valve
101837 101838
101203A
DO NOT attempt to change the tire with the Stop raising the truck when the tire clears the
(Front outer wheels)
truck loaded. Injury and/or damage could ground. DO NOT raise the truck more than
result. necessary. 1. Remove the inner tire extension valve by
turning it counterclockwise.
! CAUTION
! WARNING ! WARNING When removing the outer wheel nuts, hold
a socket wrench against each nut properly
to prevent the wrench from slipping off the
nut.
BE SURE no one is in the truck when raising DO NOT place any part of your body under
the front or rear tires. the truck. SECURELY SUPPORT the truck
with blocks after jacking it up.
78 78
TROUBLESHOOTING 79
! WARNING
DONT put any portion of your body
under the truck being raised. Inner wheel nut
After raising the truck, place the
stands under the right and left frame
members to support the truck.
101322A 3. Raise the truck until the tire just clears the 101205A
ground.
Jacking (Front inner wheels)
Position the jack under the frame and raise the 1. Lower the truck to the ground once.
front wheel. 2. Loosen the inner wheel nuts about two
! CAUTION
turns.
Be careful NOT to strip the threads of 3. Raise the truck until the tire just clears the
inner wheel nuts or wheel bolts by the ground.
edges of wheel disk holes. 4. Unscrew the inner wheel nuts and remove
the inner wheel. It is recommended to use
Tilt Tilt 4. Unscrew the outer wheel nuts and remove the special tool TIRE HANDLER when
forward the outer wheel. It is recommended to use
backward removing the wheel.
the special tool TIRE HANDLER when
removing the wheel.
Block
101325A
Hydraulic-jacking
Tilt the mast all the way backward, put blocks
under the mast, then tilt the mast forward.
79 79
TROUBLESHOOTING 80
Installing wheels
101206 101323
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Tighten outer
wheel nut.
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! CAUTION 1. Raise the truck until the tire just clears the 101213
ground.
Use the same size and brand tire.
Make sure the clamping surfaces of the
2. Install the outer wheel. Tighten the wheel ! CAUTION
nuts just enough to hold the wheel without
wheel nuts and counterbores are free of After wheel replacement, drive the
rattling.
dirt. truck for a while, and retighten the
3. Lower the truck until the tire just touches
wheel nuts.
the ground.
(Front inner wheels) In case of the dual wheel, BE SURE to
4. Tighten the outer wheel nuts in the same
1. Install the inner wheel. Tighten the wheel retighten the inner wheel nuts after the
manner as tightening the inner wheel nuts.
nuts just enough to hold the wheel without outer wheel nuts are tightened.
5. Install the extension valve.
rattling.
2. Lower the truck until the tire just touches NOTICE: Retighten the wheel nuts at
the ground. periodic intervals.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts, in two or three
steps, to the specified torque. Each of the
steps must follow the tightening sequence
shown.
NOTICE: Even when replacing an outer
wheel tire, make sure the inner
wheel nuts are tightened properly.
Tightening torque 382.538.2 Nm
for inner and outer (39.03.9 kgfm)
wheel nuts [28228 lbfft]
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How to determine tightening torque If your weight is 60 kg (132 lb), for instance,
rest the weight on the wrench handle at a
point of 68.5 cm (27 in.) from the wheel nut
t
weigh to tighten the wheel nuts.
32 lb)
60 kg (1
101211A
403 Nm
Tightening torque
(41.1 kgfm)
for wheel nuts
[297 lbfft]
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1. Stop the truck in a non-traffic area.
101214B 2. Apply the parking brake. Place and lock
Your lift truck uses high pressure tires. the direction lever in the NEUTRAL (N)
1. Lower the truck fully and inflate the tires.
Whenever it is time to add air, check the rim position. Allow the engine to run at low
2. Check to make sure the tire pressure is for damage that could cause an air leak.
correct. For tire pressure, see SERVICE idle for a while.
NEVER overinflate the tire.
DATA. 3. After the warning light has gone out,
When adding air to the tire, or when checking operate the truck again.
NOTICE: The tire pressure is indicated tire pressure, BE SURE to keep your body
on the nameplate attached on away from the side. Use an inflation cage or
the left side of the engine hood. other safety device to prevent injuries.
3. After wheel replacement, drive the truck ! CAUTION
When adding air to the tire using an air
for a while and check the wheel nuts for compressor, make sure the compressor valve is If the warning light does not go out, or if it
tightness. correctly set. Failure to follow this precaution glows often, consult your Cat lift truck
may cause personal injury or may damage the dealer.
tire. Always maintain the correct tire pressure.
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! WARNING
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If the engine stalls, hydraulic pressure is lost in 1. Stop the truck in a safe area. 100813
the power steering system and the air brake 2. Open the engine hood to ventilate the
system. If this happens, greater steering effort engine compartment. DO NOT attempt to remove the radiator
and greater brake pedal effort will be required. filler cap if the engine is overheated. This
3. Allow the engine to idle for a while. DO
Stop your truck in a safe area and check the could cause injury from scalding hot
NOT attempt to stop the engine.
cause before restarting the engine. coolant or steam blowing out of the
4. Stop the engine when the coolant radiator.
temperature gauge needle moves into the
DO NOT add cold water to an overheated
WHITE zone.
engine. This could cause damage to the
5. Check for: engine. Wait for the engine to cool.
lack of coolant Immediately stop the engine if the fan belt
loose or broken fan belt is broken.
low engine oil level
foreign material buildup in radiator air
passages
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Driving Interlock Indicator Light Flickers or Flashes, and the Truck Stops Moving
The driving interlock indicator Are you seated? Place the direction lever to the neutral position and sit securely.
light starts flickering and the
truck stops moving.
NO
YES
The driving interlock indicator Stop working and move the truck to a safe area. Shut down the engine and
light is OFF but the truck fails to consult your Cat lift truck dealer.
move.
TROUBLE
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