Caterpillar Lift Truck GP40KL

WARNING! Hot oil and components could cause serious injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact your skin.

Park the lift truck on a level surface with the forks lowered, parking brake applied, transmission in NEUTRAL, engine stopped and the wheels blocked.

Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain. Remove the cover, the O-ring seal and the strainer.

Wash the strainer and the plug in clean, nonflammable solvent. Dry the strainer and the plug. Wipe off the O-ring seal, check and replace if necessary. Install the strainer, the O-ring seal, and the cover. Put the drain plug back in place.

Remove the filler cap. Fill the transmission with oil. See Refill Capacities. Put the filler cap back in place.

WARNING! Hot oil and components could cause serious injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.

Operate the lift truck a few minutes to warm the oil.

Park the lift truck on a level surface with the forks lowered, parking brake applied, transmission in NEUTRAL, engine stopped and the wheels blocked.

Remove the drain plug at the side of the engine oil pan. Allow the oil to drain. Clean and put the drain plug back in place.

Fill the crankcase. See Refill Capacities and Lubrication Specifications charts.

Start the engine and allow the oil to fill the filter and passages.

Stop the engine and measure the oil level. Maintain the correct level range on the dipstick.

Warning: This maintenance check requires trained personnel with PPE!

Lubricate each chain on the left and right of the mast

Brush a film of engine oil onto the chain links, or spray with chain and cable lubricant

Raise and lower the lift bracket a few times to work lubricant into the chain links

Lubricate chains more frequently than normal where the atmosphere can cause corrosion of components or when the truck must work in rapid lift cycles

Inspect the chain anchors and individual links for wear, loose pins or cracked leaves

Sign off on the lift chains maintenance

Warning: If acid gets in your eyes, FLUSH THEM IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER AND SEE A DOCTOR AT ONCE.

Caution: If distilled water has to be often added, have your Cat lift truck dealer check the battery.

Did you clean the top of the battery before removing the caps?

Did you tighten the caps securely after adding the water?

Enter the specific gravity of the battery cells

Sign off on the battery electrolyte level check

WARNING! Antifreeze solution is TOXIC. In case of contact with your skin, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER. Have your Cat lift truck dealer discard antifreeze solution drained from the engine.

At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure. Steam could cause severe burns.

Park the lift truck in an authorized refueling area, with the forks lowered, parking brake applied, transmission in NEUTRAL, engine stopped and the wheels blocked.

Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.

Remove the filler cap slowly to relieve pressure.

Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with your skin and eyes to reduce the risk of burns and other injuries. Allow cooling system components to cool before draining.

Use all cleaning solutions with care.

Antifreeze is TOXIC. In case of contact with your skin, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER. For disposal of the antifreeze coolant drained from the engine, consult your Cat lift truck dealer.

Loosen the radiator cover retaining knob. Lift and remove the radiator cover.