Crown Forklift CD70S-9

Ensure no contact with hot oil or components

Start and operate the lift truck until the transmission reaches normal operating temperature (about 80°C)

Park the lift truck level with the forks lowered, parking brake applied and the transmission controls in NEUTRAL

With the service brake applied and the engine at low idle, shift the directional control lever to forward and then to reverse, to fill the clutches

Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and engage the parking brake

Loosen the oil dipstick counter-clockwise, remove and clear it

Clean battery outer surfaces with a mixture of baking soda and water

Battery Inspection and Maintenance

Inspect battery outer surfaces for damage and replace as necessary

Repair battery cable if necessary

Replace battery cable if necessary

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

Remove the hydraulic tank drain plug located on the bottom of the frame

Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container

Loosen the bolts of the hydraulic tank cover

Remove the strainer from the tank

Install the new strainer by hand

Ensure the engine is stopped and the cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand

Remove the filter cap slowly to relieve pressure

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

Park the lift truck on a level surface

Lower the forks and tilt the mast back

Ensure the transmission is in NEUTRAL and the engine is stopped

Lift the mast and carriage enough for getting tension on lift chains

Measure precisely ten links of chain distance at the centre of pins in millimeter

Is the chain wear rate 2% or more?

Replace the lift chain if wear rate is 2% or more

Lift the carriage and the mast high enough for getting tension on lift chains

Check that the tension is the same on both chains