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Maintenance Section
Distributor & Spark Plug - Check
Distributor (Gasoline and LP-Gas
Engnes) - Check
Park the lift truck with the forks lowered, parking
brake applied, transmission in neutral and the
engine stopped.
1. Raise the hood and seat assembly.
2. Remove the distributor cap. Clean the distribu-
tor cap. Check the cap for cracks, carbon runners
and corroded terminals. Replace the cap if neces-
sary.
3. Remove the rotor. Check the rotor for burned
and corroded contacts. Replace the rotor if neces-
sary.
4. Install the rotor and distributor cap. Secure the
distributor cap in position with the screws.
5. Close the hood and seat assembly.
Spark Plugs (Gasoline and LP-Gas
Engines) - Check
Park the lift truck with the forks lowered, parking
brake applied, transmission in neutral and the
engine stopped.
1. Raise the hood and seat assembly.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wires. Check the
wires for cracks, wear, high voltage leaks or bro-
ken connectors.
3. Clean the engine block in the area around the
spark plugs.
4. Remove the spark plugs. Inspect the porcelain
for cracks and high voltage tracking. Check the
electrodes for wear, carbon or corrosion. Replace
plugs that are defective.
5. Clean the spark plugs. To set the electrode
gaps for a particular engine, see the Ò Service
Manual Ó. Install the plugs.
6. Close the hood and seat assembly.
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