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U.S. Patents Nos. D739,112; D770,719; D770,720; 9,586,605 Operation Maintenance Repair Parts List NOTE: For the most current parts information and service updates, please refer to the Big Joe Support site at www.bigjoesupport.com Big Lift LLC MANUAL NO. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 www.bigjoeforklifts.com...
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WARNING Do not operate this truck unless you have been autho- care when traveling without load as the risk of overturn rized and trained to do so, and have read all warnings may be greater. and instructions in Operator’s Manual and on this Always look in direction of travel.
The lift truck must be pro- tected from the elements. This publication describes the 24 volt D40 lift truck dis- tributed by Big Lift LLC. Included are operating instruc- The model number will be found on the name plate...
1-3. SAFETY FEATURES. • Readily accessible horn button. The D40 is designed and engineered to provide maxi- • Handle to provide a firm hand hold for operator. mum safety for operator and payload. Some of the • Flow control valve regulates maximum lowering safety features incorporated into the design are: speed within prescribed limits.
This section gives detailed operating instructions for load or lifting mechanism trailing. the D40 lift truck. The instructions are divided into the various phases of operations, such as operating lift, • Do not overload truck. Check nameplate for load driving, and stopping.
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Check that battery can be control head operate in all disconnect disconnected and recon- speed ranges in forward and nected. Check for connector reverse and that belly button damage. switch functions. Battery charge Check the battery indicator. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Deadman braking occurs is being driven toward the operator, the switch when the handle is released and spring action raises changes the direction of the lift truck. steering arm to the upright position. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Turn off the emergency 2-8. LIFT AND LOWER CONTROLS. Disconnect and the key switch. Charge batteries as necessary. Refer to battery care instructions, SEC- Lift/Lower Control buttons are located on the steering TION 3. control head. (Figure 2-3) BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Leakage voltage from battery terminals to battery case accordingly. These procedures must be performed by can cause misleading trouble symptoms with the truck a qualified service technician or your Big Lift LLC Ser- electrical system. Since components of the truck elec- vice Representative.
Gas formed during charging amount of gasses be released from the battery. Also, is highly explosive and can cause seri- being a valve regulated battery, it never requires ous injury. watering. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
NOT attempt to charge the batteries. Contact appropriate personnel for repairs to be made. Pull the charger cord (1, Figure 3-1) out of the top cover and connect to the appropriate power sup- ply. D40-24 Figure 3-1 Charging Battery BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
3-2) and remove cover (2). D40-26 Figure 3-3 Controller Board Removal D40-25 Install in the reverse order of remove. Pay Figure 3-2 Cover Removal attention to battery position and cable con- nection. Position cables to avoid damage. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Hydraulic oil-Heavy duty with a viscosity of 100 SUS foam suppressing agent and rust and oxidation inhibitors (Note) No. 4 SAE 30 or 40 Engine lubricating oil NOTE: USED ON COLD CONDITIONED TRUCKS BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Defective electric brake (2, Fig- Replace brake. 12-5). Brake will not release. a. Brake temperature above Allow to cool. 281F (140 C). b. Open brake circuitry or wiring. Make voltage checks. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
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Forks do not lift, motor runs. Defect in hydraulic system. Check the oil level in the reservoir and the oil lines to the lift cylin- der, and repair as required. If normal, check the hydraulic pump, and relief valve. Repair, or adjust. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
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Check wiring and repair as required. Steering arm jerks excessively Drive wheel worn. Replace drive wheel if worn to starting or stopping the truck. within 3/4 inch of hub. Drive motor is jerky. Motor internally damaged or worn. Replace motor. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
The Zapi Handset is available through your Big Lift LLC dealer. This function permits a deeper diagnosis of problems If you require dealer location information, contact Big as the recent history can be revisited.
This input must be connected to a Keyswitch controlled voltage. The SR#1 becomes active when CNA#15 (Table 4-5) is open. The inching backward becomes active when the CNA#15 (Table 4- 5) is closed to a Keyswitch controlled voltage. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
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ON/OFF: If this options is programmed ON the traction Inverter manages a hydraulic steering function when the keyswitch is switched ON (only if the AUX OUTPUT #1 option is programmed as HYDRO CONTACT or as WXCLUSIVE HYDRO). STOP ON RAMP Not used. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
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• NONE: The quick inversion function is not managed (no effect when CNB#7 (Table 4-5) switches over). • TIMED: The quick inversion function is timed. • BELLY: The quick inversion function is managed but not timed. Table 4-2 Set Options - Continued BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
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Bus: the handling of the Hydraulics is specified on the TRUCK TYPE setting. • ABSENT: The MDI-PRC is not connected to the ACO: the TRUCK TYPE disappears from the SET OPTIONS function list. MOT SET-UP LOCK Not used. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Selects the nominal battery voltage. ADJUST BATTERY XX V Do not modify - Factory adjusted (Fine adjustment of the battery voltage measured by the controller.) THROTTLE 0 ZONE Establishes a deadband in the accelerator input curve. Table 4-3 Adjustments - Continued BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
• OPTION#1: CHECK UP NEEDED warning on the handset and MDIPRC after 300 hours. • OPTION#2: Equal to OPTION#1 but Speed reduction after 340 hours. • OPTION#3: Equal to OPTION#2 but the truck definitively stops after 380 hours. R6642 Figure 4-4 Throttle Regulation 4-10 BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
100 Hz Typically from 90 Hz to 160 Hz. It determines the maximum speed in forward direction. MAX SPEED BACK 100 Hz Typically from 90 Hz to 160 Hz. It determines the maximum speed in backward direction. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 4-11...
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It is used to push up, in feedforward way, the torque when it is not possible to control the flux, in feedback way, because of the low frequency. 4-12 BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Encoder Negative Supply (GND to minus battery) CNA#11 HM(+B) Output for driving an hourmeter; when the hourmeter is active this output provides a +Batt signal; 3 maximum current. Table 4-5 Zapi Controller Connector Pins - Continued BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 4-13...
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Lifting request input, active high. CNB#10 CPOT Lifting request input, active high. CNB#11 NPOT Negative of accelerator unit, tested for wire disconnection diagnosis. CNB#12 PPOT Potentiometer positive: 10V output; keep load >1k Table 4-5 Zapi Controller Connector Pins - Continued 4-14 BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
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Negative console power supply. CNC#6 +12V Positive console power supply. CNC#7 FLASH Must be connected to C8 for the Flash memory programming (if used). CNC#8 FLASH Must be connected to C7 for the Flash memory programming (If used). BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 4-15...
STEERING ARM, CONTROL HEAD AND COMPARTMENT 5-1. CONTROL HEAD Remove the cap assembly as described in para- graph 5-1.3. 5-1.1. Control Head Removal Disconnect wire harness assembly from potenti- Turn off key switch and emergency disconnect. ometer. DK_0001 Figure 5-1 Steering Arm BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
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Remove the remaining two screws, two washers arm. and two flat washers that holds control head to the steering arm. Remove the control head and handle. DK_0002 Figure 5-2 Control Head BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Remove screw, washer and control knob from other and flat washers. side of potentiometer. Reconnect wire harness assembly to emergency reverse switch. 10. Install the cap assembly as described in para- graph 5-1.4. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
5-1.3. secure with three screws. Remove three screws, switch bracket and two Install the cap assembly as described in para- springs of assembly. graph 5-1.4. Remove the two pins of assembly and remove switch from the bracket. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Remove switch assembly from the cap. Position switch assembly in cover and secure with Remove pin securing buttons to the bracket and pin. remove the buttons. Install the cap assembly as described in para- graph 5-1.4. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Figure 5-5 Compartment Cover Feed the cable through cover and position cover Install cap on cable and position the cap on cover. on the frame. Secure with two screws and two Turn on key switch and emergency disconnect. washers. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Reconnect wire harness assembly to harness. ing arm being sure it fully engages its seat. Install steering arm gas return spring as described Position the opposite end of gas return spring on in paragraph 5-3.1. bracket and install screw. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Turn the three mounting screws clockwise until the gap measures 0.012” (0.25 mm). The threaded air gap adjusting nuts are then R6625 screwed clockwise until they bottom. Finally tighten the three mounting screws to Figure 6-1 Brake Assembly 52 in-lb (6 Nm). BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Reconnect electric brake from harness. Rotate the adjusting nut (Figure 6-1) clockwise to Remove load wheel blocks and check operation. SHORTEN the stopping distance or counterclock- Install the compartment covers as described in wise to LENGTHEN the stopping distance. paragraph 5-2. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
NOTE: Inspect the load wheel assembly. If the load wheel is worn within 1/8" of the metal sleeve, or is cracked or damaged, replace the entire load wheel and bearing assembly. Big Lift LLC recommends that both load wheel assemblies be replaced at the same time.
Slowly lower the transmission out the bottom of paragraph 5-2. the frame. Turn on key switch and emergency disconnect. 10. Install new transmission by reversing the steps above. 7-3. Transmission. Turn off key switch and emergency disconnect. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
8-2.1. Removal Lower link assembly to the floor. Lift complete truck to height sufficient to permit access to lift linkage under forks. Provide blocking Remove pins and remove shafts. Lower links to the floor. DK_0010 Figure 8-1 Frame BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Loosen nuts and remove clevises from tension bars. Remove blocking and lower the truck to the ground. Turn on key switch and emergency disconnect. DK_0011 Figure 8-2 Lift Linkage Assembly BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Lower forks fully. maintenance on the hydraulic system. Turn off key switch and emergency disconnect. Remove the compartment covers as described in paragraph 5-2. DK_0014 Figure 9-1 Hydraulic System BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Tag and disconnect all harnesses and cables from Refer to Figure 9-2 for disassembly and reassem- electrical components on board. bly. Support board and remove four screws , four lock washers and four flat washers. Remove board. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
1 inch below opening. If required, add hydraulic relieve pressure on the cylinder. oil to bring to proper level. Use hydraulic oil listed Remove retaining rings and pin. Table 3-2. Remove cylinder. Install the compartment cover as described in paragraph 5-2. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Reconnect master wire harness to charger. tight. Use two well insulated wrenches for this Install compartment covers as described in para- task in order to avoid steering the buss bars. graph 5-2. 10-1.3.Controller Removal. Turn on key switch and emergency disconnect. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 10-1...
Install fuse on the stand and secure two nuts. Install compartment covers as described in para- 10-1.9.Contactor Removal. graph 5-2. Turn off key switch and emergency disconnect. Turn on key switch and emergency disconnect. Remove the compartment covers as described in paragraph 5-2. 10-2 BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Reconnect switch wiring harness to battery indi- cator. Install compartment covers as described in para- graph 5-2. Install compartment covers as described in para- graph 5-2. Turn on key switch and emergency disconnect. Turn on key switch and emergency disconnect. 10-4 BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
Install compartment covers as described in para- graph 5-2. Tag and disconnect master wire harness from limit switch. Turn on key switch and emergency disconnect. Remove two nuts, screws, lock washers and limit switch from bracket. DK_0017 Figure 10-3 Electric System 10-6 BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
The drive motor is replaceable but not repairable. Position bracket on bracket and secure with two Refer to paragraph 7-3. screws and lock washers. 10-4.DEADMAN SWITCH Install compartment covers as described in para- graph 5-2. 10-4.1.Replacement Turn on key switch and emergency disconnect. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 10-7...
SECTION 12 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Following is an illustrated parts breakdown of assemblies and parts associated with the D40 Lift Truck. BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 12-1...
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DK_0005 Figure 12-6 Emergency Reverse Switch Assembly - Used up to Serial Number 327120792 12-14 BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
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EMERGENCY REVERSE SWITCH ASSEMBLY - Used up to Serial Number 327120792 Qty. Pos. Part Number Description Notes Reqd. 1120-343002-00 EMERGENCY REVERSE BUTTON 1120-343003-00 SPRING 1120-342005-00 1120-343001-0A BRACKET 1120-343004-00 1220-520005-0C WIRE HARNESS-REVERSING SWITCH 1220-560002-00 SWITCH BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 12-15...
1118-100002-00 UPPER COVER Big Joe Yellow 1118-100003-00 LOWER COVER Big Joe Yellow 0000-000649-00 SCREW, M8 X 20 2214-150002-00 WASHER 1118-100005-00 CHARGER CAP 0000-000126-00 SCREW, M6 X 16 0000-000119-00 SCREW, M5 X 12 1118-100004-00-01 MIDDLE COVER Black BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 12-25...
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DK_0028 Figure 12-12 Compartment Covers - Used from serial number 324180207 12-26 BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019...
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Used from serial number 1118-100003-1A LOWER COVER 324190036 - Big Joe Yellow 0000-000649-00 SCREW, M8 X 20 2214-150002-00 WASHER 1118-100005-00 CHARGER CAP 0000-000126-00 SCREW, M6 X 16 0000-000119-00 SCREW, M5 X 12 1118-100004-00-01 MIDDLE COVER Black BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 12-27...
SEAL KIT Includes Items 2, 3, 7 1118-410001-00 PISTON ROD 0000-000672-00 WIPER RING, M40 X 50 X 5-6.5 0000-000673-00 O-RING, M45 X 3.1 1115-410002-0B GLAND NUT 1118-411000-00 CYLINDER BODY 1115-410003-0B GUIDE RING 0000-000512-00 VX-SEAL 1115-410004-00 BUSHING BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 12-45...
BATTERY 100Ah Battery 1118-100011-00 SPACER A.R. As required 1118-100010-00 PLATE Used up to 04/23/2014 0000-000055-00 SCREW, M6 X 16 Used up to 04/23/2014 1115-100002-00 SPACER A.R. As required 1280-100005-00 FLAT PLUG Up to Serial # 324170264 BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 12-47...
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1118-510005-10 PLATE II E2316808 to E2410289 Only used from Serial # 0000-000035-00 SCREW M5×20 E2316808 to E2410289 Used from Serial # 0000-000004-00 SCREW M5×12 E2410290 Used from Serial # 1220-150005-00 NUT M8 E2316808 1115-510008-10 SWITCH BUTTON BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 12-53...
BDI dial to the following: M 1115-510006-20 BDI (BATTERY INDICATOR) = Industrial Battery, Q = Maint.Free Battery Only used from Serial # 1118-510004-10 PLATE I E2316808 to E2410289 Used from serial number 0000-000108-00 NUT M6 324170265 BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 12-57...
Qty. Pos. Part Number Description Notes Reqd. 1118-520001-00 MASTER WIRE HARNESS 1120-500010-00 FUSE 10A 1118-520002-00 SWITCHING WIRE HARNESS 1118-520004-00 WIRE HARNESS OF PUMP Only used up to serial num- 1118-520008-10 SHORT CIRCUIT SWITCH ber 324170264 (Optional) BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 12-61...
1118-531004-00 F CABLE + 1118-531006-00 M CABLE + 1118-531008-00 B CABLE+ 1118-531007-00 PUMP POWER CABLE + 1118-531005-00 PUMP POWER CABLE - 1118-532001-00 DRIVING MOTOR CABLE U 1118-532002-00 DRIVING MOTOR CABLE V 1118-532003-00 DRIVING MOTOR CABLE W BL-D40-0515 - 01-27-2019 12-65...
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