Komatsu Forklift Truck FD28TUS-16

12. MASTS E-MS SERIES LIMITED FREE LIFT 2-STAGE MAST

Each pair of chains has been factory-lubricated using heat and pressure to force the lubricant thoroughly into the chain links. Avoid removal or contamination of this factory applied lubricant. Do not wash, sand blast, etch, steam clean, or paint the chains on initial mast installation.

The chains must be adjusted with equal tension to ensure proper load distribution and mast operation. To determine equal tension, extend the unloaded mast to put the chains under tension. Press the center of a strand of chain with your thumb, then press at the same place on the other chain of the pair. Each chain in a pair should have equal

“give”. If tension is not equal, adjust the chains as de- scribed in Chain Adjustment.

Inspect the chains. If inspection reveals that one strand of a pair of chains requires replacement, both strands of the pair should be replaced.

*Check for cracked side plates. If you find cracked side plates, replace both strands of chain.

*Check for tight joints. If tight joints are caused by rust or corrosion, loosen them with SAE 40 wt. oil or penetrating oil. If they cannot be loosened, or if the tight joints are caused by bent pins or plates or by peened plate edge, replace both strands of the chain.

12. MASTS E-MS SERIES LIMITED FREE LIFT 2-STAGE MAST

1. Inspect the rollers for excessive wear or damage. Rollers with visible flat spots or cracks should be re- placed.

2. Inspect the roller bearings by turning the rollers on their shafts. Rollers with roughness or noticeable restrictions to turning should be replaced.

3. Inspect all welds between the carriage side plates and the carriage fork bars. If any welds are cracked, replace the carriage.

4. Inspect the roller stub shafts. If they are damaged or if there are cracks at the base of the stub shafts, the carriage must be replaced or repaired. Contact Komatsu Forklift for repair procedures.

E-MD SERIES FULL FREE LIFT 2-STAGE MAST

1. Inspect the rollers for excessive wear or damage. Rollers with visible flat spots or cracks should be replaced.

2. Inspect the roller bearings by turning the rollers on their shafts. Rollers with roughness or noticeable restrictions to turning should be replaced.

3. Inspect all welds between the carriage side plates and the carriagefork bars. If any welds are cracked, replace the carriage.

CAUTION: The factory-set adjustments may not be correct for your truck.

Inspect all chains for lubrication.

Inspect all chains for any visible damage.

Inspect the main lift chain adjustment for proper tension and upright position.

Inspect the free lift chain adjustment for proper tension and carriage position.

Inspect for lubrication in the Mast upright channels.

Sign off on the mast inspection

4.2 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHECK POINTS

Position F/R lever in neutral, pull the parking brake lever down, and start the engine to check the following:

1. Check engine for smooth starting

2. Check engine for abnormal noise

3. Check pre-heating valve for proper functioning

4. Check acceleration pedal and control levers for smooth functioning

4.2.2 ENGINE REVOLUTION, EXHAUST EMISSION COLOR

Press accelerator pedal to check the following:

12. MASTS E-MS SERIES LIMITED FREE LIFT 2-STAGE MAST

After each 100 hours of lift truck operation, and in addition to the daily inspection:

1. Inspect and lubricate the full length of the chains with SAE 40 wt. oil or Bowman Heavy Load Red Grease.

CAUTION: The chains must be coated with a film of lubricant at all times.

E-MD SERIES FULL FREE LIFT 2-STAGE MAST

After each 100 hours of lift truck operation, and in addition tothe daily inspection:

1. Inspect and lubricate the full length of the chains with SAE 40 wt. oil or Bowman Heavy Load Red Grease.

CAUTION: The chains must be coated with a film of lubricant at all times.

E-MT SERIES FULL FREE LIFT 3-STAGE MAST