15 – 40 Repair Manual RRE140/160/180/200/250 © BT
Mast/Lift system 7000
Hydraulic telescopic forks
T-code Valid from serial number Date Publication No.
815, 816 6051502 2008-08-21 261828-040
Fitting instructions
The telescopic forks’ identification plates are marked with an L (left
side) and an R (right side). The forks are fitted on the fork yoke to the
left and right as per the markings viewed from the operator compart
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ment. Push the forks onto the fork yoke and check that the locking pin
is correctly positioned in the hole on the yoke.
Connect the accompanying hydraulic hose(s) to the telescopic forks
and the hoses from the forklift truck. Check that all connections are cor
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rectly tightened and secure.
The maximum fluid pressure for the telescopic forks is 20 MPa (200
bar).
Initial operation of telescopic forks with integrated
flow dividers
Before the forks can be used, the system must be bled.
1. Move the mast between its front and rear position a number of
times.
2. Push the telescopic forks back using the control. Hold the control in
the rear position for approximately one minute so that the forks re
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main pushed back and are flushed.
3. Move the forks in and out a number of times.
4. Check that the hoses are not blocked and that the system is not
leaking oil.