Hyster F005 - How to Put a Lift Truck on Blocks

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4. If another lift truck is used to tow the disabled lift
truck, that lift truck must have an equal or larger capac-
ity than the disabled lift truck. Install approximately
1
/
2
of a capacity load on the forks of the lift truck that is be-
ing used to tow the disabled lift truck. This
1
/
2
capacity
load will increase the traction of the lift truck. Keep the
load as low as possible.
5. Use a towing link made of steel that fastens to the tow
pins in the counterweights of both lift trucks.
HOW TO PUT A LIFT TRUCK ON BLOCKS
WARNING
The lift truck must be put on blocks for some types of
maintenance and repair. The removal of the follow-
ing assemblies will cause large changes in the center
of gravity: mast, drive axle, engine and transmission,
and the counterweight. When the lift truck is put on
blocks, put additional blocks in the following posi-
tions to maintain stability:
a. Before removing the mast and drive axle, put
blocks under the counterweight so that the lift
truck can not fall backward.
b. Before removing the counterweight, put
blocks under the mast assembly so that the lift
truck can not 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 lifting
eyes can be used to raise the lift truck so that blocks can
be installed.
How To Raise the Drive Tires (See FIGURE 1.)
1. Put blocks on each side (front and back) of the steer-
ing tires to prevent movement of the lift truck.
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 hydrau-
lic 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. See the nameplate.
How To Raise the Steering Tires
(See FIGURE 1.)
1. Apply the parking brake. Put blocks on both sides
(front and back) of the drive tires to prevent movement
of the lift truck.
2. Use a hydraulic jack to raise the steering tires. Make
sure the jack has a capacity of at least
1
/
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.
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STEERING TIRES DRIVE TIRES
FIGURE 1. PUT A LIFT TRUCK ON BLOCKS