8000 SRM 707 Wheel and Tire Replacement
Welding Repairs
WARNING
Welding can ca
use a fire or an explosion. Al-
ways follow th
e instructions in the Frame sec-
tion if a fuel o
r hydraulic tank must be welded.
Make sure the
re is no fuel, oil, or grease near
the weld area
. Make sure there is good venti-
lation in the
area where the welding must be
done.
Do not heat,
weld, or bend forks. Forks are
made of spec
ial steel using special methods.
Get informa
tion from your dealer for Hyster
lift trucks
before welding on a mast.
CAUTION
When an arc welder is used, always disconnect
the ground cable from the battery in the lift
truck. This action will prevent damage to the
alternator or the battery.
Connect the ground clamp for the arc welder as
close as possible to the weld area. This action
will prevent damage to a bearing from the large
current from the welder.
Some repairs require welding. If an acetylene or arc
welder is used, make sure the procedures in the pre-
vious WARNING and CAUTION are done.
Overhead Guard Changes
WARNING
Do not weld
mounts for lights or accessories to
the legs of
the overhead guard. Changes that
aremadeb
ywelding,orbydrillingholesthat
are too big or in the wrong location, can reduce
the strength of the overhead guard.
No welding or drilling on legs of overhead guard is
permitted as per previous WARNING.
Wheel and
Tire Replacement
SOLID RU
BBER TIRE, CHANGE S40-65XM
MODELS
Solid ru
bber tires made from softer or harder ma-
terial
can be installed as optional equipment. The
tread o
n the solid rubber tires can be either smooth
or it ca
n have lugs. Do not mix types of tires or tread
on the l
ift truck.
WARNING
The type of solid rubber tire is shown on the
nameplate. Make sure the nameplate is correct
for the type of tires on the lift truck.
Wheels m
ust be changed and tires repaired by
trained
personnel only.
Always w
ear safety glasses.
1. Raise li
ft truck as described in How to Put Lift
Truck on
Blocks in this manual.
2. Remove w
heel nuts and remove wheel from lift
truck.
Lift truck wheels are heavy.
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