Lpg Tank, Remove - Hyster Fortis S40FT Operating Manual

Maintenance

LPG Tank, Remove

NOTE: The LPG tank bracket used on this line of trucks to
mount the LPG tank onto the counterweight comes in two
styles. One style of bracket swings out to the side of the
truck and the other swings out to the side and drops down .
See Figure 51.
1. Removable LPG tanks can be replaced indoors only if
the lift truck is a minimum of 8 m (26 ft) from any open
flame, motor vehicles, electrical equipment, or ignition
source. Move lift truck to an area where LPG tanks are
changed.
2. Turn the shutoff valve clockwise until the valve is com-
pletely closed.
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3. Run the engine until it stops, then turn the key switch to
the OFF position if truck is equipped with key switch, or
press the Power ON/OFF button if truck is equipped with
keyless start option.
4. Disconnect the quick-disconnect fitting on the LPG tank.
See Figure 51.
5. Push in the bracket release pin, grab the bracket handle,
and swing the tank and bracket out to the side of the lift
truck. If your truck is equipped with a swing out and drop
down LPG tank bracket , drop the tank down to the side of
the truck for ease of removal.
6. Unlatch the tank strap and remove the LPG tank from
the bracket.