Caterpillar Lift Truck GP40KL

• If the brake fluid in the reservoir decreases rapidly, the brake system is leaking.

• Have your Cat lift truck dealer check the system.

- Before refilling the reservoirs, clean the ports to reduce the risk of dirt from getting inside the reservoirs

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

1. Check the brake fluid level at the reservoir.

2. Maintain the brake fluid level between the MAX and MIN marks on the reservoir.

WARNING! Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire. Clean up any spillage of fuel. Know the location of all emergency devices (such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, etc.) and how to use them. Disconnect the battery when changing fuel filters.

NOTICE: Engine must be stopped and cool. 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.

The fuel filter is located on the right side of the truck. Remove the filter.

Use filter wrench to remove filter element.

Clean sealing surface of filter base.

Apply a light coat of engine oil to the gasket of the new filter element.

Install the new filter element by hand until the gasket contacts the filter base.

Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.

• The following parts should be periodically changed as noted below.

• These parts are made of materials which will deteriorate as time goes by. Further, it is difficult to determine visually whether or not they are still in good condition.

• Changing at proper intervals will reduce the risk of injury to the operator and damage to the truck.

1. LP-Gas repair kit (Converter and fuel lock filter).

2. Cups and dust seals of the wheel cylinders.

3. Cup and dust seal of the master cylinder.

4. Hydraulic hoses on and around mast.

NOTICE: Periodic changes of these parts are not covered by Warranty.

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! 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.