Removal And Installation Of Attachments; Safety Precautions; Forks - Komatsu AX20 Operation & Maintenance Manual

19.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF ATTACHMENTS

19.1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Attachments and major components are heavy and can cause serious injury if improperly handled.
1. When working underneath raised load-handling attachments, always secure them to prevent lowering. When
working with lifting equipment (forklifts) never walk or reach under suspended loads. Use only load-bearing
equipment that is in perfect condition (ropes, chains).
2. Secure the truck against accidental movement of truck or attachments when work is being carried out. When
working underneath raised load-handling attachments, always secure them to prevent lowering.
3. When repairing or renewing hydraulic and electrical components, all truck related setting values must be
observed. Under no circumstances may the working speeds be altered (e.g. lift speed, side shift speed).
4. Personnel may not remain in any Danger Zone in which they are at risk due to movement of the truck,
attachments or lift gear, or any Danger Zone into which descending or dislodged parts may fall.
5. Do not climb onto any part of the truck, which is in motion (e.g. mast, carriage).
6. No servicing should be carried out on the hydraulic system until the mast, carriage or relevant component has
been suitably supported or restrained.
19.2

FORKS

1. Lower the carriage until the forks are resting on the ground and the lift chains are still taut.
2. Release the fork stopper.
3. Move the forks toward center. Fit the lower hook into the notch and remove the fork.
4. Replacement is the reverse of the removal procedure. Smear the fork hooks with grease and adjust the fork
width to suit.
Split Pins
Pin
19. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF ATTACHMENTS
Chain
Anchor
Carriage
Fork
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