Toyota 7FG35 Operator's Manual page 46

SERVICING THE REGULATOR
Hose
Oil pan
Drain cock
(Option)
Removing Tar from the Regulator
Tar tends to collect in the regulator and it must
be removed regularly on a weekly basis when
the day's work is finished. Let the engine cool
down, and remove tar as started below.
1. Set the fuel switch to the "O" (OFF) position
and open the engine hood.
2. Connect a hose to the drain cock located un-
der the regulator.
3. Put an oil pan under the drain cock.
Open the drain cock and let tar drop into the oil
pan.
4. After all tar is removed from the regulator,
close the drain cock and disconnect the hose.
Caution
If tar is adhering to the vehicle, it must be
wiped off completely with a cloth.
INSPECTING AND SERVICING LPG-POWERED
FORKLIFTS
Inspect and service LPG-powered forklifts as
you would conventional forklifts. In addition,
inspect and service them as written below.
Inspection before Starting Operation.
LPG gas leak check
Caution
Never perform LPG gas leak checks near fire.
Make certain that there is no source of fire in
the area throughout the gas leak check.
Warning
To avoid serious injury from fire or explo-
sion, you must follow these rules;
• Switch ignition and lights off.
• Check for leaks only in well ventilated, ap-
proved areas.
• No smoking, fire or flames allowed.
• Brush soapy water on all joints, bubbles will
show leaks.
• Never use any other liquids, or any open
flame for leak checks.
• Do not try to start engine until all gas smell
is gone.
• If any gas leakage is found, immediately
report it to the supervisor for repair by a
qualified mechanic or your Toyota dealer. The
truck is not allowed to be operated.
1. Turn the LPG tank outflow valve
counterclockwise to open it.
2. The pipe valve must be open also.
3. Set the engine switch to the "|" (ON) posi-
tion.
4. Turn the fuel switch "|" (ON) and " " (OFF)
repeatedly for several times, and leave it in the
" " (OFF) position finally.
5. Wet the hose and the LPG tank and regulator
connections with soap water or neutral deter-
gent. Lock for gas leak.
6. Press the fuel test bar fitted to the regulator a
few times toward the outside of the vehicle.
7. Wet the hose and the regulator and carburetor
connections with soap water or neutral deter-
gent. Lock for gas leak.
After the gas leak check is completed, wipe
off the soap water or neutral detergent from the
wet parts.
If a gas leak is detected, immediately put out
any fire, ventilate the area and keep the area in a
strictly firefree condition. Then call a qualified
Toyota dealer or service garage.
I Monthly Inspection and Maintenance
Item
Gas leak from pipes and joints (connections)
Damage to pipes and joints (connections)
Regulator adjustment
Crack, damage to and gas leak from the tank
Loose or damaged tank bracket
Damage to electrical wiring, loose terminals
Rotation of liquid drain valve
Gas leak from the regulator body
I Quarterly Inspection and Maintenance
Carburetor and adaptor
Regulator function
(to be disassembled and repaired every year)
Solenoid valve
Filter
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