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Maintenance Section
Forks - Inspect
Forks should be inspected, at a minimum, every
12 months. If the truck is being used in a muti-shift
or heavy duty operation, they should be checked
every six months.
1. Inspect the forks carefully for cracks. Special
attention should be given to the heel section (A),
all weld areas and mounting brackets (B). Inspect
the top and bottom hooks on forks used on hook
type carriages and tubes on shaft mounted forks.
Forks with cracks should be removed from service.
ÒWet TestÓ magnetic particle inspection is generally
preferred due to its sensitivity and the ease of
interpreting the results. Portable equipment is usu-
ally recommended so it can be moved to the lift
truck.
Inspectors should be trained and qualified in
accordance with The American Societly for Non-
Destructive Testing, Level ll Qualifications.
Contact your local DAEWOO Lift Truck Dealer for
further information.
2. Check the angle between the upper face of the
blade and the front face of the shank. The fork
should be withdrawn from service if angle (C)
exceeds 93 degrees or deviates by more than 3
degrees from an original angle other than 90
degrees, as may be found in some special appli-
cation forks.
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