Toyota Pallet Truck 8HBE40

Drive Unit: Change fluid. See “Drive Housing Lubrication” on page 6-58.

Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the gear housing cover and let the oil drain. See Figure 6-72.

After the oil has drained completely, flush the housing with a suitable solvent and permit it to drain.

Install the drain plug. See Figure 6-72.

Fill the drive housing with the specified gear oil through the fill plug opening in the top cover of the drive unit. The drive housing will hold 2.9 quarts (2.75 liters) of gear oil. Do not overfill.

Sign off on the oil change procedure

Perform the following maintenance tasks every 360 days or 2000 HD, whichever comes first.

Pump Couplings: Separate pump and motor. Apply Molybdenum Anti-Seize Compound to the coupling:

- Remove the hydraulic reservoir. See “Hydraulic Reservoir” on page 6-86.

- With the pump assembly inverted, push the spring clip toward the pump housing. See Figure 6-124.

- Grasp the suction tube with the filter screen and pull out of the pump housing. See Figure 6-124.

- Remove the eight screws that secure the pump to the adapter body.;

Warning: This inspection requires trained personnel with PPE!

Enter the weight stamped on the battery

Enter the minimum allowable weight on the spec tag

Enter the maximum allowable weight on the spec tag

Is the battery weight within the allowable range?

Check for voltage leaks to frame

Inspect all battery connectors and leads for damage

Check if the battery gates are in position and not damaged

Enter the battery's free play in inches

Warning: This maintenance check requires trained personnel with PPE!

Measure stopping distance at 2 to 3 mph (3.2 to 4.8 km/hr) empty

Does the empty pallet truck stop within 2 to 4 feet (0.6 to 1.2 m)?

Measure stopping distance with a rated load and traveling at top speed

Does the pallet truck stop within approximately one and one-half truck lengths?

Any signs of oil on the pads or rotor?

If oil is present, disassemble brake and clean the pads and rotor.

Failure to keep brakes adjusted causes premature pad and rotor wear and excessive motor heat.

Sign off on the brakes maintenance

Brake (Deadman) Switch: Check the adjustment.

Hydraulic reservoir: Check fluid level.

Switches: Check all switches for correct operation and adjust as needed.

Ventilation Slots: Make sure ventilation slots in the tractor frame are clear of obstructions and debris.

Warning Decals: Replace any unreadable or damaged decals.

Load Wheels and Drive Tires: Examine for bond failure, chunking, and excessive or uneven wear. Inspect load wheel bearings for binding or excessive play. Check caster adjustment.

Sign off on the combine maintenance