Komatsu Forklift Trucks FG30HT-16

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

1. Inspect the load rollers for excessive wear or damage. Rollers with visible flat spots or cracks should be replaced. See Figure 25a.

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

3. Inspect the load roller stub shafts. If they are damaged or have cracks at the base, the upright mast must be re- placed or repaired.

4. Inspect the outer upright thrust plugs. If the wear surface is worn to less than 1/16 in. (1.5 mm), they should be replaced.

5. Inspect the hoist chains as described in Section 5.6-1.

E-MD SERIES FULL FREE LIFT 2-STAGE MAST

1. Inspect the load rollers for excessive wear or damage. Rollers with visible flat spots or cracks should be replaced. See Figure 39.

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

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.

Warning: This maintenance check requires trained personnel with PPE!

Torque Converter Circuit functional?

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

Perform the following at the beginning of each work shift:

1. Extend the carriage a few inches off the ground and make sure the chains are under equal tension. Refer to Section 5.6-3 for chain adjustment.

2. Extend the mast to its fullest height to make sure the mast rails and carriage extend freely without binding.

3. While the mast is extended, inspect the upright rails for proper lubrication. Refer to Section 2.4-3 for rail lubrication.

4. Make sure the internal reeving hoses (if equipped) travel evenly in the hose guides. Adjust the hose ends if required. Tighten the fittings making sure they do not twist.

E-MD SERIES FULL FREE LIFT 2-STAGE MAST

Perform the following at the beginning of each work shift:

1. Extend the carriage a few inches off the ground and make sure the chains are under equal tension. Refer to Section 5.6-3 and 5.6-4 for chain adjustment.

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.