Hyster A970 - How to Put Lift Truck on Blocks; How to Raise Drive Tires; How to Raise Steering Tires

HOW TO PUT LIFT TRUCK ON BLOCKS
How to Raise Drive Tires
WARNING
The lift truck must be put on blocks for some
types of maintenance and repair. The removal of
the following assemblies will cause large changes
in the center of gravity: mast, drive axle, battery,
or counterweight. When the lift truck is put on
blocks, put additional blocks in the following
positions to maintain stability:
a. Before removing the mast and drive axle,
put blocks under the counterweight so the
lift truck cannot fall backward.
b. Before removing the counterweight, put
blocks under the mast assembly so the lift
truck cannot fall forward.
The surface must be solid, even, and level when
the lift truck is put on blocks. Make sure that any
blocks used to support the lift truck are solid,
one-piece units.
NOTE: Some lift trucks have lifting eyes. These lift
points can be used to raise the lift truck so that
blocks can be installed.
1.
Put blocks on each side (front and back) of the
steering tires to prevent movement of the lift
truck. See Figure 3.
2.
Put the mast in a vertical position. Put a block
under each outer mast channel.
3.
Tilt the mast fully forward until the drive tires
are raised from the surface.
4.
Put additional blocks under the frame behind
the drive tires.
5.
If the hydraulic system will not operate, use a
hydraulic jack under the side of the frame near
the front. Make sure that the jack has a
capacity equal to at least half the weight of the
lift truck as shown on the Nameplate.
How to Raise Steering Tires
1.
Make sure the Automatic Park Brake is applied
before putting blocks on both sides (front and
back) of the drive tires to prevent movement of
the lift truck. See Figure 3.
2.
Use a hydraulic jack to raise the steering tires.
Make sure that the jack has a capacity of at
least 2/3 of the total weight of the lift truck as
shown on the Nameplate.
3.
Put the jack under the steering axle or frame to
raise the lift truck. Put blocks under the frame
to support the lift truck.
1. DRIVE TIRES 2. STEERING TIRES
Figure 3. Put Lift Trucks on Blocks
General 8000 SRM 1541
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