Komatsu Forklift Trucks FG20TLS-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.

3.2 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHECK POINTS

Select dry and even surface road, drive at full speed and stop abruptly to check the following:

7.2 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHECK POINTS

1. Abnormal noise when traveling

2. Oil level in differential casing

3. Dirt or stain with oil (see “DIFFERENTIAL TORQUES AND SEALS” on page 7-19 for checking oil level and replacing).

4. Oil leakage from differential casing

1. Deformation, cracks or scratches: Visual check on and around the frame and mounting bolt or welded area

2. Looseness of mounting bolt: Tightening torque ofmounting bolt

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

After each 500 hours of lift truck operation, and in addition to the Daily and 100 Hour Inspection:

1. Each pair of load rollers on the uprights and carriage should be shimmed so that a total side to side clearance no greater than 1/16 in. (1.5 mm) occurs at the tightest point throughout the travel of the member. Pry between the upright and load roller so that the opposite load roller is tight against the upright.

Measure the clearance for the pair of rollers at XXX shown. See Figure 10a.

2. Check the chains for wear and stretch. Refer to Section 5.6-1 for complete chain inspection.

E-MD SERIES FULL FREE LIFT 2-STAGE MAST

After each 500 hours of lift truck operation, and in addition to the Daily and 100 Hour Inspection:

1. Each pair of load rollers on the uprights and carriage should be shimmed so that a total side to side clearance no greater than 1/16 in. (1.5 mm) occurs at the tightest point throughout the travel of the member. Pry between the upright and load roller so that the opposite load roller is tight against the upright.

Measure the clearance for the pair of rollers at XXX shown. See Figure 16.

6.2 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHECK POINTS

1. Check the following by operating the F/R lever:

2. Check transmission for abnormal sound.

3. Check transmission for oil leakage.

Replace the packing if oil stains become oil droplets.

4. Check transmission oil for proper amount level.

Park the truck on flat and even ground surface and check with oil level gauge.