Caterpillar Lift Truck GP45K

Damage or Faulty Operation Found the Day Before

• 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! Hot oil components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact your skin. At operating temperature, the hydraulic tank is hot and can be under pressure.

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

Remove the battery and tank cover.

Remove the gasket and strainer.

Remove the gasket and return oil filter. Discard the filter element.

Clean the filter parts and replace the seal and gasket, if necessary. Install a new filter element.

Put the filter body assembly back in place and tighten the retaining bolts.

WARNING! * Check the lift chains periodically and determine if they are still in usable condition.

* Check the lift chains for wear, cracks and worn or seized link pins.

* Improper maintenance of the lift chains can cause accidents. If something is wrong with the chains, consult your Cat lift truck dealer for repair or replacement.

* DO NOT put your foot under the fork.

1. Check the lift chains for wear. Use the following chart to determine if it is still in usable condition.

* Lift Chain Elongation Limit:(/20 links)

4 ton models –  518 mm (20.4 in.)

4.5 to 5 ton models – 648 mm (25.5 in.)

2. Lift the forks high enough to put their full weight on the carriage and chains.

WARNING! Hot oil components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact your skin. At operating temperature, the hydraulic tank is hot and can be under pressure.

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

Remove the battery and tank cover

Remove the gasket and strainer.

Remove the gasket and return oil filter. Discard the filter element.

Clean the filter parts and replace the seal and gasket, if necessary. Install a new filter element.

Put the filter body assembly back in place and tighten the retaining bolts.