Manitou MSI 50 - B7 - Check and Adjust the Tension and Alignment of the Mast Lifting Chains; B8 - Lubricate the Mast Guide Rollers

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B7 - CHECK AND ADJUST THE TENSION AND
ALIGNMENT OF THE MAST LIFTING CHAINS
Place the lift truck on level ground with the mast in a vertical position and the
forks lifted at approximately 200 mm.
- Check the alignment of the mast lifting chains between the carriage’s chain
fasteners and the chain rollers.
- Manually verify the chain tension, if necessary adjust as following while
ensuring that the carriage is perpendicular to the mast.
- Untighten the lock nut 1 (Fig. B7) of the chain tension adjuster.
- Adjust the tension by tightening or untightening the nut 2 (Fig. B7) while
checking the alignment of the lifting chains.
- Then block the lock nut 1 (Fig. B7) and the nut 2 (Fig. B7).
These checks are important for the good working operation of the mast.
In case of technical faults, consult your dealer.
B8 - LUBRICATE THE MAST GUIDE ROLLERS
Place the lift truck on level ground with the mast in vertical position and the
forks unused.
Clean, then lubricate the following points with grease (See chapter :
LUBRICANTS AND FUEL in paragraph : 3 - MAINTENANCE) and remove
excess grease.
- Lubricators of upper guide rollers on mast 1 (Fig. B8/1) (2 lubricators).
- Lubricators of lower guide rollers on mast 2 (Fig. B8/2) (2 lubricators).
NOTE : With wide tyres OPTION, lift the forks by approximately 2 m so as to
grease the lower guide rollers of the mast through the port 3 (Fig.
B8/3).
In case of technical faults, consult your dealer.
B7
B8/1
B8/2 B8/3
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2
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