V Mast; Major Improvements; Improved Mast Durability - Toyota 7FBEF 15 Service Manual

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V MAST

I General
1. The vehicle is installed with the V mast as the standard component.
2. The mast installation method is changed from that for the previous models to reduce the lost load
center (distance from the front axle center to the fork front).
3. A mast for 2.0 tons is newly provided.
I Major improvements

1. Improved mast durability

Mast durability has been improved by reducing the torsional force applied to the mast rails by changing
the tilt bracket construction. In addition, the outer middle beam is discontinued to reduce the lost load
center while retaining sufficient mast durability.
2. Front visibility
Unique front visibility vision is retained by using the mast rail and finger bars similarly as on previous
models.
3. Chain
The mast chain size for the 1.5- to 1.8-t masts remains unchanged. The size for the 2.0-t mast is the
same (BL634) as on the 7FBMF 20 and 25 models.
4. Lift cylinder
The lift cylinder for the 1.5- to 1.8-t masts is the same as that for the 7FBMF16 and 18. The lift cylinder
for the 2.0-t mast is the same as that for the 7FBMF20 and 25.
5. Lift cylinder piping
The basic structure of the piping for the 1.5- to 1.8-t masts remains unchanged. The safety down valve
is of the same inline type as on the Previous models except for an additional fitting for the pressure
sensor.
The basic structure of the lift cylinder for the 2.0-t mast is the same as that for the 1.5- to 1.8-t masts.
6. Lift roller
The mast rollers for the 1.5- to 1.8-t masts are the same as those for the 7FBMF16 and 18.
The mast rollers for the 2.0-t mast are the same as those for the 7BMF20 and 25.
7. Lost load center (distance between the front axle center and the fork front)
Load capacity
New model
Previous model
1.0 ton 1.3 ton
−
380(15.0) 385(15.2)
1.5 to 1.8 ton
−
355(14.0)
385(15.2)
mm(in)
2.0 ton
370(14.6)
−