Cotter (Split) Pins - Yale 524150797 Maintenance Manual

8000 YRM 0231

COTTER (SPLIT) PINS

Cotter (split) pins are used in many applications on
your forklift. They are typically used to retain parts
such as pins and nuts. Cotter (split) pins are typically
not used as load-bearing members. Service personnel
must use new cotter (split) pins. Do not reuse a cotter
(split) pin. Replacement cotter (split) pin must be of the
correct size. See Table 8.
The legs of a cotter (split) pin are bent for the following
reasons:
To retain the cotter (split) pin in the part
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To provide clearance between the cotter pin
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legs and other parts or members. One or both
cotter (split) pin legs must be bent to provide a
minimum 90° angle between the legs. See
Figure 2.
Figure 2. Minimum Angle Between Cotter Pin Legs
Unless otherwise specified, the legs of chain anchor
cotter (split) pins are to be bent against the pin. See
Figure 3.
1. COTTER PIN
Figure 3. Cotter (Split) Pins Used On Mast Chain
Anchors
General
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