Safety Labels; Mast, Carriage, Header Hoses, Lift Chains, And Attachment - Yale VERACITOR GCC030VX Operating Manual

Safety Labels

WARNING
Safety labels are installed on the lift truck to give infor-
mation about operation and possible hazards. It is
important that all safety labels are installed on the lift
truck and can be read.
Check that all safety labels are installed in the correct loca-
tion on the lift truck. See the Parts Manual, the Model
Description section in this Operating Manual, or the
Frame section of the Service Manual 100 YRM 1120 for
the correct location of the safety labels. See the Parts
Manual for the part numbers of the safety labels.
Mast, Carriage, Header Hoses, Lift Chains,
and Attachment
(See Figure 39 and Figure 29)
WARNING
Lower the lift mechanism completely. Never allow any
person under a raised carriage. Do not put any part of
your body in or through the lift mechanism unless all
parts of the mast are completely lowered and the
engine is STOPPED.
Do not try to correct the alignment of the fork tips by
bending the forks or adding shims. If either fork is
damaged, replace the forks as a set.
Never repair damaged forks by heating or welding.
Forks are made of special steel using special proce-
dures. If either fork is damaged, replace the forks as a
set.
1. Inspect the welds on the mast, cylinders, and carriage
for cracks. Make sure that the capscrews and nuts are
tight.
2. Inspect the channels for wear in the areas where the roll-
ers travel. Inspect the rollers for wear or damage.
3. Inspect the load backrest extension for cracks and dam-
age.
4. If the lift truck is equipped with a sideshift carriage or
attachment, inspect the parts for cracks and wear. Make
sure the parts that fasten the sideshift carriage or attach-
ment to the carriage are in good condition.
5. Visually inspect hoses/fittings for hydraulic leaks; hose
cover for cuts, cracks, or exposed reinforcement; defective/
broken clamping devices or sheaves; and proper tracking
Maintenance
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