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CONTENTS
0 SPECIFICATIONS
0 Nameplate and Decals
1 General Specifications
2 Hydraulic Fitting Tightening Procedure
GROUP SA
SAFE MAINTENANCE
Section 1.
Safety
0 Operation of the truck to check performance must be manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, opera-
conducted in an authorized, safe, clear area. tion and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or
decals must be changed accordingly. This is an
1 Before starting to drive truck: OSHA requirement.
0 Be in operating position with seat belt fastened.
0
1 Be sure parking brake is engaged. Care must be taken to assure that all replacement parts,
2 Put direction control in neutral. including tires, are interchangeable with the original
3 Start engine. parts and of a quality at least equal to that provided
in the original equipment. Parts, including tires, are
4 Check functioning of direction and speed controls, to be installed per the manufacturers proce-dures.
steering, brakes, warning devices, and any load Always use genuine CLARK or CLARK-approved
handling attachments. parts.
2 Before leaving truck
0 Stop truck. 1 Use special care when removing heavy
components from the truck, such as counterweight,
1 Put directional control in neutral.
seat deck, upright, etc. Be sure that lifting and
2 Apply the parking brake. handling equip-ment is of the correct capacity and in
3 Stop the engine by turning off the key switch. good condition. Also, this removal may upset the
4 Put upright in vertical position and fully lower the stability of the truck. The frame must always be
forks or attachment. safely blocked for major component removal.
5 Put blocks at the wheels if truck is on an incline. NOTE
3 Brakes, steering mechanisms, control mechanisms, You should also be familiar with additional
warning devices, lights, governors, guards, safety operating and maintenance safety instruc-
devices, and frame members must be carefully and tions contained in the following publications:
regularly inspected and maintained in a safe operat-
ing condition. ASME B56.1 - 1988: Operator Control-Industrial Tow
Tractors (Safety Standard For Powered Industrial Trucks).
4 Special trucks or devices designed and approved for Published by: American Society of Mechanical
hazardous area operation must receive special atten-
Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY10016.
tion to ensure that maintenance preserves the origi-
nal, approved, safe-operating features. NFPA 505-1982: Fire Safety Standard for Powered Indus-
trial Trucks: Type Designations, Areas of Use, Mainte-
5 Fuel systems must be checked for leaks and condi-
nance and Operation. Available from: National Fire
tion of parts. Extra special consideration must be
Protection Assoc., Inc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
given in the case of a leak in the fuel system. Action
02269.
must be taken to prevent the use of the truck until
the leak has been corrected. General Industrial Standards, OSHA 2206: OSHA Safety
and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910), Subpart N-Materi-
6 The truck manufacturers capacity, operation, and als Handling and Storage, Section 1910.178 Powered
maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals must Industrial Trucks. For sale by: Superintendent of Docu-
be maintained in legible condition. ments, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
7 Batteries, motors, controllers, limit switches, protec- 20402.
tive devices, electrical conductors, and connections
must be inspected and maintained in conformance
with good practice. Special attention must be paid to
the condition of electrical insulation.
8 To avoid injury to personnel or damage to the equip-
ment, consult the manufacturers procedures in
replacing contacts on any battery connection.
9 Industrial trucks must be kept in a clean condition to
minimize fire hazards and help in the detection of
loose or defective parts.
10 Modifications and additions that affect capacity and
safe truck operation must not be done without the
Section 2
0 WARNING
Lifting or jacking any large piece of equipment such as a fork truck presents obvious hazards. It
must be done with great care and forethought. Consult the truck weight information in Group 40,
Specifications, to ensure that your lifting equipment is of adequate capacity.
0 WARNING
Chaining the Upright in Raised
Defective equipment can cause accidents. All Posi-tion
tools and lifting equipment must be in good This procedure provides safe clearance for access from
condition, meet the load capacity require- the front of truck to components on or near the drive axle.
ments and have OSHA labels when required.
23Park truck safely.
Tools with defects can fail, causing severe
injury or death. 24Put blocks at front of and rear of drive wheels.
25Raise upright carriage.
Raising Drive Wheels 26Chain the center inner rail tie bar to the top outer rail
tie bar as shown.
This procedure uses the upright to lift the drive wheels
off the floor.
23 Park the truck safely.
24 Turn key switch ON. Tilt the upright fully back.
25 Put a solid 100 x 100 mm (4 x 4 inch) hardwood
block under the front section of each upright rail. Put
a 3.6 mm (0.125.0.250 inch) steel plate on top of
each block.
Triple Stage Uprights: Chain the center intermediate
26 Tilt the upright fully forward. This will raise the rail tie bar and the lower inner rail tie bar to the top
drive wheels off the floor. outer rail tie bar.
5888 WARNING
23 Block the truck under the frame behind the drive Keep hands, tools, etc. out of upright.
wheels with solid blocking.
24 Turn key switch OFF.
25 Check for safe clearance between drive wheels,
block and floor.
26 Check the stability of the truck. Be sure that the
blocks are located securely under the frame before
operating the drive motor or working on truck.
Raising Rear of Truck side to side, increasing elevation not more than 50
23 (2 in) each time. Raise the truck no higher than
The truck may be raised at the rear by jacking and block- necessary to perform the maintenance work.
ing under the frame just beyond the counterweight. Make sure the left and right sides of the truck are
finally blocked in a level working position.
Refer to truck data plate for truck weights.
23 WARNING
An incorrectly installed counterweight can
move or fall unexpectedly. NEVER LIFT OR
BLOCK A TRUCK USING THE COUN-
TERWEIGHT. Failure to follow procedures
outlined in this manual can result in injury
or death.
23 CAUTION 23 CAUTION
If possible, remove the battery from truck to Before performing any maintenance work,
reduce weight for added safety and ease of check the truck for stable condition on the
jacking. blocking by determining that it will not rock
on blocks.
23 Put a floor jack under the frame just beyond the
coun-terweight. 23When maintenance work is completed, lower the
rear of truck to the floor by reversing the above
23 WARNING procedure and lowering each side of the truck 50
mm (2 in) at a time:
Never lift the truck by the counterweight.
23 Put jack under frame and raise truck.
24 Carefully remove blocks and lower truck.
25 Remove jack and blocks from drive wheels.
NOTE
If there is insufficient clearance under frame
for your jack, the truck may first be driven
onto shims, such as 25 x 150 x 300 mm (1 x 6
x 12 in) pieces of board, to increase the truck
frame under-clearance.
Refer to truck data plate for truck weights. Before performing any maintenance work,
5888 Park truck safely. Lower upright fully. If check the truck for stable condition on the
necessary, drive truck onto boards to increase under- blocking.
clearance.
5888 When maintenance work is completed, lower the
23 WARNING entire truck to the floor by reversing this procedure.
SIDE-TO-SIDE TIPOVER. When jacking Lower the truck one side at a time, while carefully
side of truck, be sure upright is lowered fully. removing the blocks. Be sure no tools or equipment
Do not raise one side of the truck more than are under the truck or wheels.
about 50 mm (2 in) higher than the other, to NOTE
avoid tipping truck over laterally.
Depending on jack height, shims under the
END-TO-END TIPOVER. If the upright and
tires may be needed for clearance to allow
drive axle are removed while the truck is
removal of jack.
blocked up, the truck will tip backward due
to the heavy counterweight. Upright and
counterweight must both be removed before Shipping Tie-Down Instructions
attempting to raise the truck for drive axle
removal. The back of the truck must be sup- 23Front of Truck
ported by blocking under the steer axle to a. With Upright and Carriage Installed
prevent movement.
If the counterweight is removed while the Lower the carriage fully.
truck is up on blocks, the weight of the
5888 Put a tie-down (e.g., chain) between the
upright and drive axle will cause the truck to
carriage fork bars.
fall forward.
5888 Put the jack under side frame, near the center of
the truck.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to put the jack squarely and fully
under the main side structure of the frame.
Section 3
Towing
If your truck is disabled but can be moved freely on its 5888 Release the parking brake on the towed
own wheels without further damage, use the following vehicle. Place directional control lever in neutral.
procedures to tow the truck safely to a repair area. 5889 Tow the disabled truck backwards. An
operator must be on the disabled truck.
5888 WARNING
It is important for your safety and to the 23 CAUTION
care of your lift truck to use the proper The power steering and braking will not
equipment and carefully follow these operate on the disabled truck. The steering
recommendations for safe towing. handwheel will be difficult to turn and the
Do not tow a lift truck if there is a problem service brakes will require additional pedal
with the brakes or tires, or if the steering
force.
cannot be operated.
Do not tow the disabled truck up or down
5888 Tow the truck slowly. Careful towing is
ramps or steep inclines.
necessary to prevent injury to personnel or damage to
Do not attempt to tow the disabled truck if
the disabled truck. The truck should be towed at a speed
traction or weather conditions are poor.
of less than 8 kph (5 mph, or a moderate walking
23 Be sure to apply the parking brake or block the drive speed) with a driver in place and steering the disabled
wheels on the disabled truck while working around it. truck.
24When possible, raise the carriage (forks) on the dis- IMPORTANT
abled truck 300 mm (12 in) from the floor or ground. Do not lift the disabled truck or any wheels
Secure the carriage on the upright with a chain. off the floor while the truck is being towed.
25 Use a truck for towing that is of equal or larger
capac-ity than the disabled truck. Carry a partial load 23Park the disabled truck in authorized areas only.
on the tow truck for improved traction. Fully lower the forks on the floor, leave the
26 Check that the counterweight bolts on both trucks directional control in neutral, turn the key switch to
are in place and properly torqued. These bolts are OFF, and engage the parking brake. Remove the key
made of special, high-tensile steel and are not and, when necessary, block the wheels to prevent the
commer-cially available. When necessary, replace truck from rolling.
these bolts only with a genuine Clark replacement
part. 5888 WARNING
27 Use an approved, solid metal tow bar with towing Always engage the parking brake when
couplers that connect to the towing pins in the coun- park-ing a lift truck. The truck can roll and
terweights. cause injury or death to personnel near it.
NOTE
DOT-approved towing equipment is
available from your Clark dealer.
GROUP PS
PERIODIC SERVICE
Section 1.
Maintenance Schedule
Section 2.
The Planned Maintenance Program
This Section defines a set of basic service procedures, known as the Planned Maintenance Pro-
gram,and describes a systematic approach for performing them.
A program of regular, routine inspections, lubrication, External visual checks. Perform these as you walk
and other service tasks is important for the long life and around the truck with it turned off.
trou-blefree operation of the lift truck. Operational checks. Perform these while operating the
truck.
The Clark service organization offers customers a formal-
ized program.called Planned Maintenance, or PM.for Internal visual checks. Perform these after remov-ing
the floor board and cowl cover.
performing these tasks.
Air cleaning internal components. Do this while
performing the previous step.
PM Intervals Critical fastener torque checks.
The PM inspections, adjustments, and lubrications are Minor adjustments and repairs you found in your
typically performed on each covered truck at 50-250 hour inspection.
intervals. (See Section 1, in this Group about defining ser- Fluid level checks and fill.
vice intervals.) Chassis lubrication.
Final clean up.
The PM Form 10.Minor adjustments to the responsible party.
As an aid to service technicians performing and docu- Each of these steps is explained in detail beginning on
menting PM inspections, Clark has prepared a Planned the next page.
Maintenance Report form. A copy of this form is
inserted in Section 3 of this Group. CAUTION
We recommend that you use this form as a checklist and . Do not make repairs or adjustments unless
to make a record of your inspection and truck condition. authorized to do so.
This record can be used to inform the owner of needed . Disconnect the battery before you work
repairs and help establish the optimal PM intervals. on electrical components.
When you have finished the PM inspections, be sure to . Always wear safety glasses.
give a copy of the report to the person responsible for lift . Wear a safety (hard) hat in industrial plants
truck maintenance. and in special areas where protection is
necessary or required.
. Remove all jewelry (watch, rings, bracelets,
The Basic PM Procedures etc.) before working on the truck.
The basic PM procedure is to perform checks first,
repairs and adjustments last. As you go through each step Truck Location and Parking
of the PM, you should note all your findings on the PM
report form. Before starting the external inspection, make sure the
The PM report form serves as a record of what you did in truck is parked on a clean, level surface. Fully lower
the PM and what further service needs to be performed. upright, turn truck off, and engage the parking brake.
Further service consists of any repair, adjustment, If it is necessary to drive the truck to a suitable inspection
inspection, or lubrication that you discovered during the location, perform the initial braking and steering checks,
PM or any periodic service procedure that is due but not given later in this Section, as you begin to move the truck.
covered by the PM agreement).
To perform the operational checks, the truck must be
You should consult the previous PM report forms, peri- where there is sufficient clearance to raise the upright and
odic service chart, and truck hour meter to determine room to maneuver the truck at full speed without endan-
what periodic service is due. List the service due on the gering personnel, equipment, or materials.
new PM form.
Forks Check all wheel lug nuts or bolts to be sure none are loose
or missing. Have missing bolts or lug nuts replaced and
Inspect the load forks for cracks, breaks, bending, and tightened to correct torque as explained in Group 22.
wear.
WARNING
HEEL WEAR. If the fork blade at the heel is
worn down by more than 10 percent, the
load capacity is reduced and the fork must
be replaced.
WARNING
Check tire pressure from a position facing
the tread of the tire, not the side. Use a long-
handled gauge to keep your body away. If
tires are low, the tire may require removal
and repair. Incorrect (low) tire pressure can
reduce truck stability. See Specifications in
Group 22 for proper inflation pressure.
Operational Checks
Be sure that:
Truck is parked on a level surface.
Key switch is off.
Parking brake is applied.
Directional control is in "N" (neutral).
Battery is connected.
Check that the steering wheel is tight and rotates Continue this test by selecting reverse before releasing the
smoothly and adjusts for tilt properly. Check the control parking brake. The error code -79 should display and The
levers and foot pedals to make sure they are securely drive motor should be locked out.
mounted, oper-ate freely, and return to neutral when
released. Perform an additional visual inspection of the Place the direction control in neutral and release the park-
upright and overhead guard from the seated position ing brake. The numerical display should now show the
battery status (normal condition). The battery must be
Service and Parking Brake (Initial Check) recharged if the reading is less than 20 (percent). The
truck hydraulics will not function if the reading is less
Push the brake pedal down fully and hold. The brakes than 15%.
should apply before the pedal reaches the floorplate. If
Apply the parking brake
the pedal continues to creep downward, report the failure
immediately. Do not operate the truck until the brakes are See Groups 13 and 19 for detailed descriptions of all
repaired. display light functions and status error codes.
Operate the parking brake to make sure that it is securely
mounted and that it applies, catches, and releases prop-
erly.
Steering (Initial Check)
Apply the parking brake. Turn the key switch on.
Key switch is still on. Put the truck in neutral and release the
Dash Display and Safety Lock-Outs parking brake. Put the direction control in forward then turn
the steering handwheel clockwise until the steer-ing hits its
As you turn the key switch on, check the instrument dis- stop. Then turn the handwheel counterclock-wise and count
play. All indicator lights should come on for a 2-second the revolutions before the steering hits its stop. There should
lamp check. The seat belt prompt light should remain on be 5 revolutions from stop to stop. Return the steer wheels to
for 4 seconds, accompanied by the high-pitched seat-belt the straight-ahead position.
alarm. The parking brake light should remain on (if the
brake is set) and the numerical display should read -255 The steering system components should operate smoothly
to indicate that the parking brake is set. when the steering handwheel is turned.
(If any other error codes display or indicator lights iden- Hard steering, excessive play (looseness), or unusual
tify a problem, note the condition for further service sounds when turning indicates a need for detailed inspec-
action.) tion and service as described in Group 25/26.
With the parking brake set, the drive motor should not
function. Test this feature by depressing the accelerator
pedal after selecting a direction.
Place the direction control in forward and then release the
parking brake. The numerical display should now read -
79 to indicate that you have not consciously selected a
direction after parking. The drive motor and the The drive
motor should not function during this error condition.
Traction and Braking System on a 15% grade. Also, when travelling at full speed,
application of the parking or service brake should
Next, drive the truck to test the braking, accelerating, stop the truck in one truck-length.
turn-ing and reversing.
WARNING
Fasten your seat belt before driving the
truck.
NOTE
After you move the truck, you can check
where the truck was parked to see if there
are any leaks. Release Braking
Release Braking is the automatic slowing of the truck,
Brakes using the drive motor as a generator, when you lift your
foot from the accelerator.
Make sure that the truck is on a level surface, the travel
area is clear in front of and behind the truck, the parking Accelerate to a Medium speed. Take your foot off the
brake is released, the direction control is in neutral, and accelerator, truck should smoothly brake to a stop (dis-
the key switch is on. The numerical display should show tance depends on the RELEASE BRAKING setting).
battery condition with the parking brake off. When the truck is on a ramp and the accelerator pedal is
Move the direction control lever from neutral to for- released, the truck should brake to a stop and then con-
ward. tinue the creep down the ramp at approx. 1 MPH.
Check brakes at creep speed: Release the brake pedal and See Section 19 for adjustment procedures for the Release
depress the accelerator pedal to obtain slow forward speed. Braking function.
Apply the brake pedal to ensure that the brakes are
sufficient to stop the truck. Pedal should feel firm and Controlled Reversal
drive motor should cut off before brakes apply.
Accelerate to a slow speed and reverse the direction con-
trol without applying the foot brake. Truck should slow to
a smooth stop then accelerate normally in the opposite
direction.
Internal Inspection
The internal inspection involves accessing the trucks
inner compartments, inspecting the various electrical and
hydraulic components, and checking fluid levels.
You can perform much of the inspection as you air clean
the truck, which is described later in this Section. General Checks
CAUTION Look for:
Remove all jewelry (watch, rings, bracelet, Pinched wires
neck chains, etc.) before working on electric Frayed or broken cables
trucks. Severe burns can result from contact
Dirty or loose electrical connections
with electrical circuits.
Loose or bent linkage pins
Proceed as follows: Signs of excessive wear or damage to linkages,
hinges, hoses, lines, clamps, and fittings
1. Park the truck on a level surface.
Leaks, (often indicated by dust or dirt built up) from
IMPORTANT pumps, steering gear, and reservoirs and plumbing
Fully lower carriage and place upright in Loose or damaged fasteners and motor mounts.
vertical position.
Brake Fluid
Using a flshlight, check brake fluid reservoir through
inspection window. Fill to full mark, if low, with DOT 3
BRAKE FLUID. See Group 23 for procedure.
Controller Connectors
Pull connectors PL-1 through PL-8 and lubricate termi-
nals with Clark Electrical Connector Grease, part #
2819910.
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Battery
Inspect the battery for any damage, cracks, leaking condi-
tion, etc. If the terminals are corroded, clean and protect
them with CLARK Battery Saver (available from your
Clark dealer).
Check six cells with your hydrometer as desribed in
Group 12. A consistent reading among the six cells indi-
cates the battery is probably in good condition.
Perform the battery load test described in Group 12.
Switch Adjustments
CAUTION
Battery must be disconnected and capacitors If any action that is triggered or indicated by a switch
discharged before inserting air wand into does not occur at the right instant, check the switch
truck compartments. adjustment. To adjust the switch, slightly loosen the
mounting screws and slide the switch to appropriately
Use an air hose with special adapter or extension that has a
advance or retard the point at which the switch trips.
control valve and nozzle to direct the air properly. Use clean,
Retighten the screws. If switch or circuitry is defective,
dry, low-pressure compressed air. Restrict air pres-sure to 30
report this on the PM form as a further needed repair.
psi (207 kPa), maximum. (OSHA requirement).
Use air pressure to:
Parking Brake Adjustment
Blow air into all motor openings from various angles Adjust the parking brake at the caliper end. Loosen the
to remove dust. jamb nut and turn the adjusting nut to increase (or
Blow off all switches, contactors, motor controls, and decrease) the slack in the cable. Tighten the jamb nut.
all compartment walls. The brake caliper should be fully released when the park-
Air-clean the upright assembly, drive axle, steering ing brake handle is in the off position and should be fully
axle, steering cylinder. applied when the handle is fully back.
If air pressure does not remove heavy deposits of grease, oil, See Group 23 for detailed procedure.
etc., it may be necessary to use steam or liquid spray cleaner.
DO NOT clean electrical components with steam. Racking Adjustments
Racking adjustments are part of the PM. To eliminate
racking on back tilt, add or remove shims as explained in
Group 34. For forward racking adjustment, adjust rod end
mounting yokes as described in Group 34.
Chain Adjustments
With the upright fully lowered, the tops of the upright rails
should be flush with each other within 4 mm (1/8 in).
Paired chains should have equal tension. Fork heels
should rest 13 to 38 mm (0.5 to 1.5 in) off ground.
Check for chain stretch with chain ruler as described in
Group 34.
Basic chain adjustment procedure: With upright and car-
riage fully lowered, loosen jamb nut on chain anchor,
loosen adjusting nut, and turn adjusting nut to obtain cor-
rect length/tension. Tighten jamb nut.
See Group 34 for detailed procedure.
WARNING
To access the drive axle raise and block the
upright using safe procedures described in
Section 2, Lifting and Jacking Procedures
of Group 2, Safe Maintenance.
Install and tighten the plugs. EPX Steer Axle Grease fittings.
Locate six fittings.
Report the PM
Finish filling out your PM form, making sure you noted
everything you checked, all the problems you found, and
all the items you adjusted or repaired.
Take the PM form to the person responsible for lift truck
maintenance, present your results, discuss any problems,
and point out where further service is needed.
Section 3
The PM Inspection Form
As an aid to service technicians performing and Use this form as a checklist, and make a record of
documenting PM inspections, Clark has prepared your inspection and truck condition. Note the spe-
an Electric Truck Planned Maintenance Report cial coding system for indicating the importance of
form. (Sample appears on the next page.) needed repairs and/ or adjustments.
GROUP 12
BATTERY
Section 1
Battery Service
Change or service batteries only in an area designated for Persons maintaining batteries must wear protective cloth-
this purpose. Refer to page 4 for additional information. ing such as:
Be sure this area has provisions to flush and neu- Face and head shields
tralize acid spillage. Long shirt sleeves
Be certain the area has proper ventilation to venti-late Gauntlet gloves
fumes from charging batteries. Rubber apron
Check to see that there is fire protection. Fire extin-
guishers should be properly maintained and
located in designated areas.
Lift and latch seat deck to access battery. age andcould ignite battery fumes, causing the bat-
tery to explode.
If the battery to be handled is uncovered, cover bat-tery
with a non-conductive material (plywood, heavy Maintain good battery cable connections.
cardboard, etc.) prior to removal from truck. Check power cables and wiring for damage that can
cause premature drainage of the battery.
IMPORTANT
Do not overcharge a battery.
Do not wash battery in truck.
Do not undercharge a battery.
CAUTION Follow the instructions provided by the supplier(s) of
the battery and battery charging equipment.
An overhead hoist of sufficient lifting capac-ity
(refer to Weights in Group 40) should be Maintain accurate battery records. If battery trou-bles
used to lift battery. The safety hooks of the occur, these records will help you and your battery
insulated spreader bar should be attached to representative determine the nature of the
the lifting eyes provided in the battery casing. problem.
Be sure battery is covered. Attach lifting device. Lift and Battery Vents
remove battery.
When Charging Batteries: The vent caps must be kept
in place to avoid electrolyte spray. Care must be
Battery Maintenance taken to assure that vent caps are functioning. The
NOTE vents must be open to allow the battery to breathe.
The battery cover must be removed/ opened to
To obtain maximum performance and bat-
dissipate heat and explosive gas.
tery life, follow the instructions supplied by
your battery vendor. When Cleaning Batteries: The vent caps must be
tightly in place.
Industrial batteries are used to supply the electrical power to
operate an electric industrial truck. Their voltage depends on
the number of individual cells they contain. There are
approximately two volts for each cell in the commonly used
lead-acid type battery. Batteries normally range from 6 volts
to 72 volts. Their capacity varies depending on the
application. Only use batteries that com-ply with factory
specifications as to size and capacity.
NOTE
See Group 13 for cable and wiring routing
and connection illustrations.
Static Chain: Chain must make good contact with the Batterry: Connectors must be clean, securely mounted,
floor to ensure proper grounding of the truck. Replace or tight-fitting, and show no cracking.
adjust chain as follows:
New Chain: Fasten at third link.
Worn Chain: Fasten at first link.
GROUP 13
WIRING, SWITCHES, AND INSTRUMENTS
Section 1
Standard Truck(TMX)
Accessories(TMX)
Options(TMX)
Standard Truck(EPX)
Section 2
SERVICE AREA
Head Fo rce or Pu ll
Pointer
Damaged Casing
Clamp
(and/or Guide)
Break
Markers on Wire Harnesses and Power Cables
Broken Wires
Multiple cable and wire connections must be con- There is a moisture-resistant seal at each wireend of
nected as illustrated or electrical shorts and control the connector and between the plug and socket.
damage may result.
Check seals for damage that would make them unfit
for furtherservice (cuts, etc.). Make certain the end
Terminal Barrels seals are seated flush with the end of the connector
Must Face Opposite housing. Make certain the plug and socket
Each Other latchtightly to each other.
Firmly push plug into socket until
Assemble latch "clicks" locking the two
Back to Front components together.
Buss Bar
End seals
must be firmly Plug
seated within Seal(s)
the assembly
housing.
Multiple Connections
Plug
SO-6 Socket
Pin
Retainer Plates e)
Retainer Plates
PL-6 Plug Pin(s)
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Electrical Components(EPX)
Main Harness(EPX)
Accessory Harness(EPX)
Section 4
Description Adjustment
The accelerator control is operated by the accelerator foot Loosen four fasteners at A and B on illustration.
pedal to send a signal for power demand to the control.
Depress pedal to floor mat and hold.
At the start, the accelerator control is stroked (by the
Position switch so that push rod is fully pushed in and
action of the accelerator pedal), and in turn sends a signal
that roller is centered on top of disc.
to the motor control, requesting it to produce longer elec-
trical pulses to the motor, which in turn will supply more Tighten fasteners as indicated on illustration.
power to the drive train.
Trouble with the accelerator control is normally investi-
An internal spring returns the control to start position. gated in conjunction with the motor control. Refer to next
The accelerator is an integral unit and is not serviceable. page for Program Adjustments.
Open-ing of the unit will void the warranty.
Accelerator
Pedal
Accelerator
Pedal
Roller Disc
Accelerator Roller Disc
A Control Switch
Torque: B Accelerator
8-10 N.m
(71-88 in-lb) Torque A Control Switch
20-25 N.m Torque:
(177-221 in-lb) 8-10 N.m B
(71-88 in-lb) Torque
20-25 N.m
(177-221 in-lb)
TMX12-25 Truck
EPX Truck
Adjustment
Azdel Seat pan Turn key switch OFF.
Loosen FWD and REV switch mounting screws.
SUSPENSION SEAT
Adjust position of FWD switch so it actuates when
directional control lever is in forward detent. Adjust
REV switch so it actuates when directional control
Seat Switch
lever is in reverse detent.
Wire harness
Tighten mounting screws.
Check operation of switches before truck is returned to
Seat Flexolater
service.
STATIC SEAT
The pump control switches are mounted on brackets at Tighten the lock nut against the bottom of the actua-tor.
the valve spools and they are normally open. Movement Loosen the capscrews on the switch mounting bracket
of th valve spools from the neutral position trips the and adjust the Pot to the point that it just touches the
switches and closes their contacts. Current flow through actuator plate. Insure that the Pot is paral-lel with the
the con-tacts signals the pump controller to operate the lift linkage.
pump motor at the set speed for the selected function.
The lift lever activates a lift enable switch and also acti-
vates a Lift Pot. This potentiometer signals the pump con-
troller to run at an increasing speed proportional to the
rearward movement of the lever.
Switch Adjustment
Turn key switch to the OFF position.
Loosen switch mounting screws.
Adjust switch to activate after spool moves from neu-
tral.
Tighten mounting screws.
Check operation of switch before truck is returned to
service.
Program Adjustment
! CAUTION
Before any adjustments are done, safely jack
up the truck, block the drive wheels off the
floor and disconnect the battery.
Handset will go through startup and display soft-ware Plug the dash display harness into the "B" plug of the
version control
Press both the "ROLL UP" and "PARAM SET UP" Lower truck to the ground and test drive truck
buttons (top outside buttons) simultaneously.
Display will read "CONFIG MENU' "SET Steer Angle Sensor
MODEL"
Press "ENTER" button
Description(TMX)
Display will read "CONNECTED TO 3"
Press "PARAM SET UP" button two (2) times The steer angle sensor is mounted atop the steer axle trun-
ion assembly. This device helps the drive motor control
Display will read "CONNECTED TO 5"
generate an efficient speed differential between the two
Press "OUT" button drive motors when the truck is cornering,
Display will read "ARE YOU SURE"
The steer angle sensor is a potentiometer that translates
"YES=ENTER" "NO=OUT"
the angle of rotation of the steer angle into a voltage level
Press "ENTER" button (this stores the connected to read by the Dual AC control. When the steer wheel is
value) straight ahead (0 turn angle) the input signal to the con-
Display will read "CONFIG MENU" CON- trol should be at the mid point. As the vehicle turns left,
NECTED TO this input signal decreases. As the vehicle turns right, the
Press "OUT" button input signal increases.
Display will read Software Version for Pump Con-trol
Press the ENTER button Description(EPX)
Display will read "MAIN MENU' "PARAMETER The steer angle sensor is mounted under upper plate of
CHANGE". axle center. This device helps the drive motor control gen-
Press the ROLL UP button five times erate an efficient speed differential between the two drive
motors when the truck is cornering,
Display will read "MAIN MENU" PROGRAM
VACC The steer angle sensor is a a linear sensor that the moving
Press the "ENTER" button of steer axle cylinder into a voltage level read by the Dual
AC control. When the steer wheel is straight ahead (0
Display will read "VACC SETTINGS"
turn angle) the input signal to the control should be at the
Press the "ENTER button mid point. As the vehicle turns left, this input signal
Display will read "MIN VACC MAX" decreases. As the truck turns right, the input signal
Move the lift lever to full raised position increases.
Release the lift lever to the neutral position
Press the OUT button Program and Adjustment
Display will read "ARE YOU SURE"
CAUTION
"YES=ENTER" "NO=OUT"
Before any adjustments are done, safely jack
Press "ENTER" button (this stores the value for MIN
up the truck, block the drive wheels off the
and MAX lift potentiometer voltage)
floor, disconnect the battery, and discharge
Display will show new settings the capacitors as described in Group SA
Press the OUT button
Display will read "MAIN MENU" PROGRAM Use the following method to adjust the steer angle sensor
VACC with the handset:
Press "OUT button (Detailed handset operation instructions are in Group 19.)
Display will show software version Disconnect the dash display harness from the con-trol
Turn the key switch Off and remove the tester cord panel
from the control Plug handset into plug "B" of the control
Plug in the battery Turn steer wheel all the way to the right
Turn the key switch On Press "ENTER" button
Handset will go through startup and display soft-ware Press "OUT button
version Display will read "ARE YOU SURE"
Press both the "ROLL UP" and "PARAM "YES=ENTER" "NO=OUT'''
SET Up" buttons (top outside buttons) simulta- Press "ENTER" button (this stores the value to be
neously. used for steering max right)
Display will read "CONFIG MENU' "SET Display will read "CONFIG MENU ADJUST-
MODEL" MENT
Press the roll down button once Press "OUT" button
Display will read "CONFIG MENU" ADJUST- Display will show software version
MENT
Turn the key switch Off and remove the tester cord
Press "ENTER" button from the control
Display will read "SET POT BRK MIN" Plug the dash display harness into the "B" plug of the
Press "ROLL UP" button (6) times control
Display will read "SET STEER O-POS" Lower truck to the ground and test drive truck
Press "ENTER" button
Adjust the steer wheel to where it appears to be
centered
Press "ENTER" button
Press "OUT button
Display will read "ARE YOU SURE"
"YES=ENTER" "NO=OUT"
Press "ENTER" button (this stores the value to be
used for Steering 0 position)
Display will read "CONFIG MENU" ADJUST-
MENT
Press "ENTER" button
Display will read "SET POT BRK MIN"
Press "ROLL UP" button (5) times
Display will read "MAX STEER LEFT"
Turn steer wheel all the way lo the left
Press "ENTER" button
Press "OUT button
Display will read "ARE YOU SURE"
"YES=ENTER" "NO=OUT"
Press "ENTER" button (this stores the value to be
used for steering max left)
Display will read "CONFIG MENU" ADJUST-
MENT
Press "ENTER" button
Display will read "SET POT BRK MW
Press "ROLL UP" button (4) times
Display will read "MAX STEER RIGHT"
Torque to 40 - 45 N-M
(30 - 33 Lbs/Ft)
Potentiometer leads
point toward front of
truck Make sure that the
potentiometer hole is
Torque to 20 - 30 N-M
centered above the steer
(15-22 Lbs/Ft)
potentiometer drive screw
See Group 25, Section 6 for Steer Angle Sensor Removal and Replacement(TMX)
MAX 5.0
58.6
81.5
View C 163
View C
See Group 25, Section 6 for Steer Angle Sensor Removal and Replacement(EPX)
Section 5
Instrument Panel
Dash Display
Dash Display(TMX)
The Dash Display provides the operator with an easily understandable,
visual feedback of the status of the truck and its system components..
1
2
3 6
10 9
4
7
8
Standard Display
Dash Display(EPX)
The Dash Display provides the operator with an easily understandable,
visual feedback of the status of the truck and its system components..
1 2 3 4 5
7
6
km/h 10
11
Park Brake
Seat Belt Alert
Drive controller & Motor overheat warning indicator lamp
Pump controller & Motor overheat warning indicator lamp
Planned Maintenance
Battery Discharging Indicator
Display Setted Speed limit
Activating Speed limit function
Hour Meter
Display Travel Speed
Service Status
Pump Motor or Pump Motor controller Over Service Status: The following 5 codes are usu-
Temperature: The symbol is displayed to ally operator fault codes, and can be corrected
"alert" of pump motor temperature or pump by as explained in "Section 5, Operating
motor controller temperature is exceeding the Proce-dures." If you see any other codes
design limits. Do not use truck. Allow pump displayed, the truck needs to be serviced.
motor and/or controller to cool until after sym-
-01 Seat Switch Open
bol turns "OFF".
-061, -065 ,-140, -203, -207 Overheat of
Drive Motor or Drive Motor controller Over motor and controller (Restart after
Temperature: The symbol is displayed to cooling down)
"alert" of drive motor(s) temperature or drive
-66 Low Battery (truck will go into lift lock-
motor controller(s) temperature is exceeding
out when the dash display shows less
the design limits. Do not use truck. Allow
than 15%)
drive motor and/or controller to cool until after
sym-bol turns "OFF". -77 Maintenance Hours (preset hour meter
reading indicating that it is time to have
Seat Belt: At start up this symbol displays the truck serviced. Truck will reduce the
along with an audio alarm for 4 seconds. This top speed if desired)
display reminds you to fasten your seat belt.
-79 Incorrect Start Up Sequence (SRO)
-217, -245 Wrong set battery
-255 Parking Brake Switch Open
Parking Brake: The symbol is displayed and "-
255" status code appears on the numeric dis- Battery Status: If this symbol displays, the
play when parking brake is applied. Release numeric display shows the percentage of
parking brake to operate truck. usable charge remaining on the battery.
GROUP 16
ELECTRICAL MOTORS
Section 1
Motor Specifications and Descriptions
Specifications
Description and Location The external connections are easily accessible from the
top of the motor where they are protected from external
The truck has three electric AC motors: damage.
Two identical traction motors The pump motor also has a built-in thermistor which con-
One main hydraulic/power steering pump motor. stantly monitors the winding temperature and reports this
information to the control (this sensor is not serviceable).
Should it sense that the motor is approaching the tempera-
Drive motors ture limit, the control will cutback motor current until the
The two drive motors are three-phase AC motors with temperature decreases. Since it is cutting back current and
class F insulation. These motors do not use brushes and not voltage, the top end speed will not be affected, unless
the motors are totally enclosed, minimizing the service the loads are close to capacity.
requirements. Because the motors do not use brushes and
are enclosed, sealing them from outside contamination,
there is no need to blow out the inside of the motors dur-
ing a PM. Each motor has two bearings; the drive end
bearing is a ball bearing and the bearing at the rear of the
motor is a special encoder bearing (sensor) for motor
feedback to the control. One motor drives the left traction
wheel, the other the right. The electronic control system
varies the speeds to the two motors independently to
accommodate cornering.
The external connections are easily accessible from the
top of the motor where they are protected from external
damage.
Each drive motor also has a built-in thermistor which
con-stantly monitors the winding temperature and reports
this information to the control (this sensor is not
serviceable). Should it sense that the motor is
approaching the tempera-ture limit, the control will
cutback motor current until the temperature decreases.
Since it is cutting back current and not voltage, the top
end speed will not be effected, unless on a grade.
Section 2
Before performing these service procedures: Remove the bolts securing the top, front battery plate
and remove the plate from the truck.
Park truck safely.
Remove the bolts securing the lower battery plate and
Fully lower the upright. tilt the plate back against the rear battery plate.
Apply the park brake
Remove all electrical cables from the motor. Tag cable
Turn the key switch OFF.
terminals to aid in reinstallation. Position cables out
Disconnect battery from truck receptacle. of the way of motor removal.
Discharge capacitors by connecting a 200 ohm 10 Remove bolts holding motor to axle. Have drain pan in
watt resistor between the positive and negative place to catch axle oil.
input post of the controller for 10 seconds.
Lower motor onto floor or through the top using a
suitable chain hoist or come-a-long.
Motor Cleanliness
Reinstall in reverse order. Use new O-ring, coated with
Electric motors should be kept clean at all times to drive axle fluid.
prevent shorting, minimize wear, and optimize cooling.
Check and fill drive axle oil as described in Group 20.
Wipe off all dust, dirt, oil, water, etc., from outer
surface of motor. NOTE
Remove any debris from cooling fan air vents and When removing or installing cables to motor,
around motor frame to prevent overheating. hold the terminal's lower nut with a wrench
while turning the upper fastening nut with
Air-clean (blow off) motors using clean, dry (mois- another wrench.
ture-free) compressed air at 207 kPa (30 psi)
maxi-mum air pressure. Coat O-Ring with Transmission
Fluid Prior to Installation
The presence of any oil on or near the motor could indi-
cate either bad bearings or leaking hydraulic system. Torque to 115 - 130 N-M
(85 - 96 lb/ft)
Determine cause and repair problem before extensive
motor damage occurs.
O-Ring
Encoder Bearing
Terminal Block
Rotor
Terminal Block
Mounting Bracket
Stator
Oil Seal
Replacing Encoder Bearing Insure that the encoder cables are installed cor-rectly
and do not get pinched or touch the rotor.
Install the end housing carefully onto the encoder
bearing and press it on with a steady pressure. The
lead from the bearing must located in the notch in
the housing frame.
Motor Reassembly
NOTE
Thermal Sensor Lead
The encoder bearing is very sensitive to
static electricity. If you are going to be
working on the encoder bearing you should
have a ground strap on to insure that the Install the motor through bolts and tighten.
encoder bearing does not get damaged. Fill the void around the drive motor leads with Sil-
icone # 1758629.
Reinstall the motor into the truck.
Section 3
Pump Motor Overhaul
Remove the hydraulic pump from the motor (see group EPX Truck
29 for instructions).
Fan Housing
Fan
Non-Drive
End Frame
Wave Washer
O-Ring
Terminal Block
Encoder Bearing
Terminal Block
Mounting Bracket
Rotor
Stator
Bearing
In general the encoder bearing should be replaced every Install the drive end onto the motor making sure that
time the motor is disassembled. the terminal block mounting bracket is aligned
with the slots in both end frames.
Install the motor through bolts and tighten.
To replace the encoder bearing:
Fill the void around the drive motor leads with Sil-
Turn key OFF. icone # 1758629.
Set park brake. Install the fan and snap ring onto the shaft.
Disconnect battery. Install the fan housing.
Remove the pump motor (see page 2 of this sec-tion). Reinstall the motor into the truck.
Remove the fan housing screws and remove the
housing.
Remove the snap ring and then pull the fan from the
rotor shaft.
Remove motor bolts.
Loosen the silicone sealer around the cables at the end
housing.
Remove the non-drive end housing from motor.
Remove rotor from motor.
Use a gear puller to remove encoder bearing from the
rotor.
GROUP 17
ELECTRICAL CONTACTORS
Section 1
Contactors Specifications and Overhaul
Overhaul
WARNING
Disconnect battery before working on contactor tips.Before attempting to disassemble a con-
tactor to install a new contact set, carefully observe location and orientation of each part.
CONTACTOR INSPECTION AND TIP binding and that tips are in correct orienta-
tion and tips contact correct mating parts.
REPLACEMENT
Check armature and movable contacts for freedom of
movement by depressing movable arm with a screw-
driver or small rod. Check for any restrictions to
movement and for return of parts by action of spring.
Inspect contact tips. Look for any worn or eroded
surfaces. Look for evidence of tip welding.
Inspect for evidence of any contaminants on tips
(paint, dirt, paper or cloth material, etc.) which
would impair operation.
Do not use sandpaper or file tips. Any damage must
be corrected by tip replacement.
Tips must be replaced before they wear through and
damage copper base.
To remove and replace contact tips, use following
To replace tips on the contactors, loosen and remove two
cover mounting screws attaching it to coil frame.
(Observe position of positive (+) marking on cover).
Be careful not to lose return spring fitted under
cover. Remove locknut and lockwasher from contact
studs and remove contact studs from top cover.
Inspect the top cover to make sure it has not been
overheated and that the contact studs have not
melted into the plastic. Replace the studs with new.
Lift movable contact assembly off base. Remove
lock ring from armature shaft and remove moving
contact tips. Be careful not to disassemble or lose
other parts under contact tips on armature assembly.
Replace movable contacts with new and assemble
onto armature shaft. Make sure lock ring is fully
seated.
Assemble contactor by putting moving contact
assembly armature shaft into coil plunger with return
spring on top of armature shaft. Put top cover over
spring and install cover mounting screws. Be sure
return spring is in recess in top cover.
NOTE
When assembling top cover to base, make
sure it is installed with positive sign (+) mark-
ings located correctly. Use a bar or rod to
move contacts. Be sure movement is free of
GROUP 19
MOTOR CONTROLS
Section 1
Description
The CLARK TMX uses a Dual AC controller to control both drive motors and a single AC control-
ler to control the single motor/pump combination which supplies flow to all hydraulic functions
and steering.
Traction Control and Motors uses this information to increase motor speed in propor-
tion to the distance stroked, providing only the desired
The dual AC traction control consists of two motor con- flow rate. Tilt and aux switches mounted on the hydraulic
trols mounted to a single heat-sink plate and enclosed by valve provide unique inputs to the control. The speed of
a single cover. The left portion of the control is reference each function can be programmed independently so that
to as the "slave" control and operates the left drive motor. only the required flow rate is produced, minimizing
The right portion of the control is referred to as the "mas- power losses. When the key is in the "ON" position and a
ter" control and operates the right drive motor. The con- direc-tion is selected, the control will operate the motor at
trol receives inputs from the speed control (accelerator) a fixed rpm (roughly 500 rpm). This provides adequate
pedal, steer tire position sensor (steer pot), direction flow for the steering function. If the control receives an
switches, foot brake switch, motor encoders, motor ther- input from the lift potentiometer, tilt or aux switches, then
mistors and other miscellaneous switches. The control is it will ramp up the motor speed to match the desired
able to proportional reduce the speed of the inside tire speed. Once the request is removed the motor speed will
when the truck is in a turn, based on the steer angle input return to the fixed level. As with the traction control and
from the steer sensor. Once the steer angle exceeds a cer- motors, the lift/steer control and motor have thermistors
tain value, the inside wheel will start to reverse. The for ther-mal protection and the motor has a built-in
speed of the vehicle is controlled by the accelerator con- encoder for speed feedback.
trol pedal. For a given pedal position the control will
maintain a set speed, as determined by control parameter
settings. These settings are adjustable to meet your cus-
tomer's needs. One feature that is new to the TMX is
"release braking". This feature will apply a regenerative
braking force every time the driver lifts up off the acceler-
ator pedal. The final travel speed will be determined by
the new pedal position. The control receives motor speed
feedback from the motor encoders which allow for
precise speed regulation. Every motor also has a built-in
ther-mistor which constantly monitors the winding
tempera-ture and reports this information to the control.
Should it sense that the motor is approaching the
temperature limit, the control will cutback motor current
until the tempera-ture decreases. Since it is cutting back
current and not voltage, the top end speed will not be
effected, unless on a grade. Each control also has built-in
thermal protection that will reduce output current should
the control approach the thermal limit.
TROTTLE Y
POINT
Example: 140 Hz = approx. 9.3 mph empty
FREQ. CREEP
74 Hz = approx. 5 mph empty
V
VACC
MIN
TROTTLE 0
ZONE
TROTTLE X
POINT
VACC
MAX
Stop on Ramp
When this feature is ON it lets the vehicle electrically hold
on an incline for up to 15 seconds. Time is adjustable with
Control acceleration AUXILIARY TIME parameter from 0 to 15 seconds.
Parameter ACCELERATION DELAY allows the adjust- When this feature is OFF the vehicle uses regen braking
ment of the time it takes to accelerate a stop to full speed. to stop on an incline. Once the vehicle has stopped it will
The time is adjustable from 1 second to 5.5 seconds in hold for 1 second then continue to creep down the incline
half-second intervals. See parameter-programming chart at approx. 1 mph. The vehicle can continue up the ramp at
later in this manual. any time without hesitation.
Parameter INVERSION BRAKING allows for the adjust- This feature uses the AUXILIARY TIME DELAY in the
ment of the amount of time that it takes to stop the pump control to delay turn off time when the directional
vehicle when changing from one direction to the other. lever is returned to neutral. This parameter is adjustable
The time is adjustable from 1 second to 5.5 seconds in from 0 to 20 seconds of delay.
half-second intervals. See parameter-programming chart
later in this manual. Static Return to Off (SRO)
This feature requires the operator to return the directional
Accelerator Pedal Position Plug braking lever to the neutral position anytime they leave the vehicle
and return. If the parking brake, seat switch or key switch is
Parameter RELEASE BRAKING allows for the adjust-
opened, the control shuts down and can not be restarted
ment of the amount of time that it takes to stop the
vehicle when you remove your foot from the accelerator. (The dash display will show a -79 fault code) until the
The time is adjustable from 1 second to 5.5 seconds in directional lever is returned to neutral. A time delay of
half-second intervals. See parameter-programming chart approximately 2 seconds is built in to allow momentary
later in this manual. opening of the parking brake or seat switch.
The output of the accelerator does not fall below The micro switches send a voltage signal to the micropro-
the minimum voltage value stored, with 1V cessor when a function is requested (for example: running
added request) is made.
Running microswitch is in closed position.
Accelerator Unit:
Low Battery Charge:
The accelerator unit consists of a potentiometer in 3 wire
When the battery charge is low, -66 Code, the maximum configuration.
current is reduced to half the maximum current pro-
CPOT (C21) signal.
grammed.
EN ACC (C8) is the accelerator enable. It is fed with
Protection against accidental startup: +Batt from the key switch.
NPOT (C20) is the accelerator negative supply. This out-
A precise sequence of operations is necessary before the put is feed back to the microprocessor A/D converter to
control will start (SRO). Startup cannot occur if the test the continuity of the accelerator unit circuit (test of
sequence is not followed completely. (Request for drive, pot wire disconnection). The procedure for automatic
must be made after closing the key switch). potentiometer signal acquisition is carried out using the
handset. This enables adjustment of the minimum and
Capacitor Charge: maximum useful signal level (PROGRAM VACC func-
tion), in either direction. This function is unique when it
The controllers can hold an electrical charge for several is necessary to compensate for asymmetry with the
seconds, due to the power capacitor bank. A discharge mechan-ical elements associated with the Potentiometer.
resistance is built in the controller, which ensures capaci- Espe-cially relating to minimum level. The sequence of
tor discharge to a safe voltage in about one minute, after procedure is described later in this manual.
the key is switched off. If it is necessary to work on the
controller before that time, discharge the capacitors as
described below. Analog control unit
Connection C25 (PTHERMR) and C24 (NTHERMR) are
Discharging Controller Capacitors used for the right motor thermal sensor. Connection C35
(PTHERML) and C34 (NTHERML) are used for the Left
It is necessary to discharge the capacitors before you motor thermal sensor. Sensors are analog.
work on the controller. To discharge the capacitors,
disconnect the battery at the battery receptacle, connect a
200 ohm 10 watt resistor between the positive and Speed Feedback
negative input post of the controller for 10 seconds. The traction motors control is based upon the motor speed
feed back. The speed transducer is an incremental
Communications with CLARK Dash: encoder, with two phases shifted at 90 . The encoder is
supplied with +12V from the control panel.
The traction controller communicates by serial link
(RS232) to CLARK dash. The dash shows Battery State
of charge and fault code if a fault occurs. When the key is
Steer Angle Transducer
turned off, the dash shows hour meter reading. Angular position of steered wheels in transduced to an
electric information (voltage) by means of a potentiome-
Microswitches: ter, with following characteristics:
The micro switches must have a contact resistance lower Resistance in the 2Kohm to 20Kohm range;
than 0.1ohm and a leakage current lower than 100 micro Rotation electric angle: at least 300
amps. Positive supply: 12V;
Potentiometer is installed in a way that in the zero
When full load is connected, the voltage between the key position (straight wheels), pot output volt-age
switch contacts must be lower than 0.1 volt. is in the middle of the electric range corre-
Steering Table
The relationship between the two motors speed changes as
a function of the steering angle.
The steering angle information comes from the transducer
(potentiometer). As the steer wheel is turned, the inside
motor will slow and than finally reverse direction to help
the truck turn sharply.
Encoder Installation
In order to control the AC motors with the ZAPI controller an incremental encoder is installed with 2 phases shifted at
90. The encoder power supply is 12V
The encoder power supply voltage and output electronic Description of Connections - Pump
has to be communicated to ZAPI in order to correctly set
the selection jumper in the controller.
B1 -BATT -Batt
B2 MODE This input allows the customer to
select the software in case of double
version.
C1 CAN-L Low level CAN_BUS voltage I/O F3 PHYDRO Positive of the power steering contac-
C2 CAN-L- Low level CAN_BUS voltage I/O tor
OUT F4 4th Input for fourth speed request, active
SPEED HIGH
C3 CAN-H High level CAN_BUS voltage I/O
F5 SAFETY If not connected to -Batt the MC coil
power output will be disabled. Can
C4 CAN-H- High level CAN_BUS voltage I/O also be used as a general-purpose
OUT input.
F6 PTHERM Input for motor temperature.
D + Incremental ENCODER connector F7 CM Common of LIFT ENABLE / 1st
D6 SPEED / 2nd SPEED / 3rd SPEED /
4th SPEED / HYDRO / SR micro
switches.
E1 CPOT Accelerator potentiometer wiper F8 NMC This output is used to drive the main
E2 PPOT Potentiometer positive: 10V output; contactor coil (single pump configura-
keep load > 1KW. tion) or to drive an auxiliary load
E3 NPOT Negative of accelerator unit, Tested for (combi configuration)
wire disconnection diagnosis F9 NHYDRO Auxiliary output; drives the load to -
E4 CM Common of LIFT ENABLE / 1st Batt. Maximum current: 3A
SPEED / 2nd SPEED / 3rd SPEED / F10 2nd Speed Input for second speed request, active
4th SPEED / HYDRO / SR micro HIGH
switches.
F11 GND -Batt.
E5L IFT EInput for potentiometer lifting enable F12 NTHERM -Batt.
ENAL input; active HIGH
E6 1st Input for first speed request, active
SPEED HIGH
E7 3rd Input for third speed request, active
SPEED HIGH
E8 AN. IN Rotary encoder analog input
E9 PPOT Potentiometer positive: 10V output,
keep load > 1KW.
E10 -BATT -Batt
E11 -BATT -Batt
E12 HYDRO Input for power steering request, active
REQ. HIGH
E13 SR Input for speed reduction, active LOW
(switch open).
E14 DIG IN This is a digital input, free for cus-
tomer request.
Section 2
Control Programming
Digital Handsets used to communicate with the AC Controllers must be fitted with EPROM CK ULTRA, minimum
"Release Number 3.05, CLARK part number 8033636.
The Handset Release Number will be displayed on the
Handset display momentarily when the key switch is first
turned ON.
The Handset display will than show a screen simular to the one shown below.
As shown in this Example; the M in DA2M2BKC, indicates the the Handset is now monitoring the Master control.
The slave control is represented with a :S, and the Pump control would be indicated with a P.
The last 6 digits of the top line in the example above indicate the current software revision loaded into the Master control.
The CK indicates CLARK and the 1.05 is the software revision level.
The bottom line on the display indicates the Battery Voltage and the current level that has been set and the current
internal hour meter reading of the control.
At the bottom of the Handset there are 6 push buttons used to navigate to a different control (Master, Slave or Pump), or
to navigate through the control functions and to make changes to the paramaters.
TMX Handset
Master Control Configuration
HEADING
Enter
Main Menu Set Model Connected to 3 (Master), 4 (Slave), 5 (Pump)
Enter
Parameter Enter Acceleration Delay 0-9 Set Options Hour Meter Running / Key On
Change Release Braking 0-9 Battery Check On/Off
Inverse Braking 0-9 Hydraulic Key On On/Off
Pedal Braking 0-9 Stop On Ramp On/Off
Speed Limit Braking 0-9 Aux Input #1 Hydro Contactor / Brake / Exclusive Hydro
Brake Cutback 0-9 Pedal Braking Analog / Digital
Curve Braking 0-9 Roll Up Set Temperature Analog / Digital / None
Max Speed Forward Hz Steer Table Option #1 / Option #2
Max Speed Reverse Hz Extended Display On/Off
Roll Up Cutback Speed1 Hz
Cutback Speed2 Hz
Curve Cutback % Enter
Curve Cutback #1 % Adjustments Set Pot Brake Minimum ... V
SUBMENU "SET OPTIONS"(See Group 19, Section 4 for TMX Factory Control Settings)
1. HOUR COUNTER
RUNNING: the counter registers any motor running.
SEAT: the counter registers when the "key" is closed and operator is sitting on the seat.
2. BATTERY CHECK
ON: the battery discharge level check is carried out; when the battery level reaches 10%, a fault is sig-
naled (-66 code) and the maximum current is reduced to half the programmed value.
OFF: the battery discharge level is carried out but no fault is signaled.
3. HYDRO ON
ON/OFF if this option is programmed on the controller manages the power steering function when the "key"
is switched on.
4. STOP ON RAMP
ON the stop on ramp feature (truck electrically held on a ramp) is managed for a time established by "
auxiliary time" parameter.
OFF the stop on ramp feature is not performed.
5. AUX INPUT #1
EXCLUSIVE input C10 activates power steering function, output A31 is activated.
HYDRO:
OPTION #1 input C10 is the input for the handbrake switch, active low (open switch)
OPTION #2 input C10 is input for a speed reduction switch, active low (open switch)
6. PEDAL BRAKING
ANALOG: The mechanical brake pedal has a switch and potentiometer installed. When the accelerator is
released and the pedal brake is pushed the controller performs an electrical braking whose intensity
is proportional to the brake pedal potentiometer. The minimum intensity is established by the
"Release braking" parameter, when the brake pedal is slightly pressed (brake switch closed but
brake potentiometer at minimum). The maximum intensity is established by the "Pedal Braking"
parameter, when the brake pedal is fully pressed (brake potentiometer at maximum). In the middle
positions, the electrical braking intensity is a linear function between minimum and maximum
intensity.
Digital: The truck does not have a potentiometer installed on the mechanical brake pedal, but only a micro
switch; when the accelerator is released and the brake pedal is pushed (brake switch closed), the
controller performs an electrical braking following "Pedal Braking" parameter.
7. SET TEMPERATURE
DIGITAL: A digital (ON/OFF) motor thermal sensor is connected C25 (C35) input.
ANALOG: An analog motor thermal sensor is connected to C25 (C35) (the curve can be customized on cus-
tomer request).
None No motor sensor switch connected.
8. STEER TABLE This parameter is used to set the correct steering table.
1. SET POT BRK MIN: Records the minimum value of the braking pedal potentiometer when the braking pedal
(Not Used) switch is closed; the procedure is similar to the "Program VACC" function. This proce-
dure is only used if the "pedal braking" option is programmed as "Analog".
2. SET POT BRK MAX: Records the maximum value of the braking pedal potentiometer when the braking pedal
(Not Used) is fully pressed; the procedure is similar to the "Program VACC" function. This proce-
dure is only used if the "pedal braking" option is programmed as "Analog".
3. SET BATTERY TYPE: Selects nominal battery voltage.
4. ADJUST BATTERY: Fine adjustment of the battery voltage measured by the controller.
5. MAX STEER RIGHT: Records in the controller EEPROM the steer potentiometer output voltage when the
steering wheel is turned fully right (maximum of the steering potentiometer range).
6. MAX STEER LEFT: Records in the controller EEPROM the steer potentiometer output voltage when the
steering wheel is turned fully left (minimum of the steering potentiometer range).
7. SET STEER 0 POS: Records in the controller EEPROM the steer potentiometer output voltage when the
steering wheels are straight.
8. SET STEER RIGHT: Sets the max steering angle in the right direction.
9. SET STEER LEFT: Sets the max steering angle in the left direction.
10. THROTTLE 0 ZONE: Establishes a deadband in the accelerator input curve
11. THROTTLE X POINT: This parameter changes the characteristics of the accelerator input curve
12. THROTTLE Y POINT: This parameter changes the characteristics of the accelerator input curve
SPEED f(Hz)
MAX SPEED
TROTTLE Y
POINT
FREQ. CREEP
V
VACC TROTTLE 0 TROTTLE X VACC
MIN ZONE POINT MAX
VACC MIN and VACC MAX are values programmable by the "PROGRAM VACC" function.
This VACC procedure programs the actual minimun and maximum input voltages from the accelerator control.
See Group 13, Section 4 for setup procedure.
13. ADJUSTMENT #04: Determines the motor temperature level at which the "Motor Temperature" fault is
(Do Not Change) signaled. The default temperature is 130 C. Icon on dash will illuminate at this
temperature.
14. MOTOR SHUTDOWN: This parameter determines the motor temperature level at which the "Motor Shut-
(Do Not Change) down" fault is signaled. The default temperature is 145 C.
15. ADJUSTMENT #01 Adjust the upper level of the battery discharge table.(BDI display - a setting lower
than 5 will show a higher battery charge display for a longer period)
16. ADJUSTMENT #02 Adjust the lower level of the battery discharge table.( adjustment for Internal Resis-
tance Compensation of the battery - a setting lower than 5 will discharge the battery
deeper before lift lockout)
17. ADJUSTMENT #3 Adjust percentage of battery change it take to reset battery state of charge on dash
display.
18. MAIN CONT VOLTAGE: Adjusts the Line contactor coil voltage (PWM output C28).
19. AUX OUTPUT VOLTAGE: Adjusts the Electric brake coil voltage (PWM output C28).(Not Used)
20. MAINTENANCE DONE: OFF is the default Setting. When a maintenance warning occurs, the operator can
cancel the warning setting this parameter ON. When the truck is turned on again
this parameter becomes OFF.
21. MAINTENANCE:
-NONE: When truck reaches maintenance time, if this parameter is set as NONE, the con-
troller gives a maintenance warning but does not reduce performance.
OPTION #1: When truck reaches maintenance time, if this parameter is set as OPTION #1, the
controller gives a maintenance warning and reduces truck performance
OPTION # 2: When truck reaches maintenance time, if this parameter is set as OPTION #2, the
controller gives a maintenance warning and stops the truck.
22. MAINTENANCE TIME: Sets the number running truck hours before setting the maintenance fault. This is a
count down timer, it must be reset after each PM.
23. 1x 10, 000 HOURS: Sets the ten thousands units of the hour meter displayed on the dash display. This
will not change the hour meter of the controller.
24. 1x 1, 000 HOURS: Sets the thousands units of the hour meter displayed on the dash display. This will
not change the hour meter of the controller.
25. 1x 100 HOURS: Sets the hundreds units of the hour meter displayed on the dash display. This will
not change the hour meter of the controller.
26. 1x 10 HOURS: Sets the ten units of the hour meter displayed on the dash display. This will not
change the hour meter of the controller.
27. 1x 1 HOURS: Sets the units of the hour meter displayed on the dash display. This will not change
the hour meter of the controller.
Parameter Regulation
The following parameters can be modified( See Group 19, Section 4 for Clark factory recommended settings)
1. ACC DELAY: Determines the acceleration ramp
2. RELEASE BRAKING: Controls the deceleration ramp when the travel request (accelerator) is released
The higher the setting, the more aggressive the braking.
3. INVERSION BRAKING: Controls the deceleration ramp when the direction is changed (FWD to REV or
REV to FWD) during travel.
The higher the setting, the more aggressive the braking.
4. PEDAL BRAKING: Determines the deceleration ramp when the travel request is (accelerator) released
and the brake pedal switch is closed.
The higher the setting, the more aggressive the braking.
5. SPEED LIMIT BRAKING: Deceleration ramp when the pedal position is changed but not completely released
6. BRAKE CUTBACK: Determines the deceleration ramp when the speed reduction input becomes active
and the motor slows down.
7. CURVE BRAKING: Determines the rate of the decelleration ramp in a curve as the steer wheel is
(Do Not Change) turned.
8. MAX SPEED FORWARD: Determines maximum speed in forward direction.
9. MAX SPEED BACKWARD: Determines maximum speed in reverse direction.
10. CURVE CUTBACK: Speed reduction when the truck in a turn. The parameter sets the speed set point
(CLARK Special) when the truck driving wheels are running in opposite direction (3 wheel truck,
steering angle greater than roughly 67); or when the maximum steering angle is
reached (4 wheel truck, the internal wheel is stopped). In intermediate steering
angles, the speed set point will be within a range between the straight wheel speed
and the CURVE CUTBACK SPEED.
11. CURVE CUTBACK #1: Determines the speed of the inside wheel as the steering wheel is turned.
12. CUTBACK SPEED1: Speed reduction when cutback switch1 is active.
(Not Used)
13. CUTBACK SPEED2: Speed reduction when cutback switch2 is active.
(Not Used)
14. FREQUENCY CREEP: Minimum speed when the forward or reverse switch is closed, but the accelerator
(Do Not Change) is in a minimum position.
15. MAXIMUM CURRENT: Changes the maximum current of the controller
(Do Not Change)
16. AUXILIARY TIME: Determines the time that the truck will hold on a ramp if the "stop on ramp" option
(Do Not Change) is ON.
17. ACC SMOOTH ACC SMOOTH controls the acceleration rate, when the speed request is between 0
Hz and the frequency setting defined by STOP SMOOTH. When the speed request
is above the STOP SMOOTH value, then the parameter ACCELERATION
DELAY controls the acceleration rate. Adjusting this level changes the time (in
seconds) required to accelerate the truck. The lower the acceleration level the
more aggressive the acceleration is.
18. INV SMOOTH INV SMOOTH is similar to ACC SMOTH but it controls the acceleration rate after
the truck is plugged to a complete stop and starts to accelerate in the opposite
direction.
19. STOP SMOOTH Sets the frequency point where ACC SMOOTH stops and ACCELERATION
DELAY starts.
(*)The acceleration time shown is the time from 0 Hz to 100 Hz. This is the ideal ramp calculated by the software; the
real ramp could change as afunction of motor control parameter setting and, obviously, a function of the load.
(**)The braking feature is base on deceleration ramps. The value shown in the table is the time to decrease the speed
from 100 Hz to 0 Hz. This is the ideal ramp calculated by the software; the real ramp could change as afunction of motor
con-trol parameter setting and, obviously, a function of the load.
NOTE
Maximum speed for the TMX 12 through 20 can not exceed 140 Hz.
Maximum speed for the TMX 25 can not exceed 110 Hz.
Maximum speeds are adjustable from 0 Hz to 140 Hz in 1 Hz increments. Forward speed and reverse speeds can be set
independently (Forward speed can be set to 8 MPH and Reverse speed can be set at 5MPH if desired)
TESTER MENU
The most important input or output signals can be measured in real time using the TESTER function of the handset. The
handset acts as a multimeter able to read voltage, current and temperature. The following is a list of measurements for
different configurations.
Handset Tester: user can verify the state of the following parameters:
MASTER CONTROL
Submenu "Adjustments"
SET BATTERY TYPE: Selects nominal battery voltage
ADJUST BATTERY: Fine adjustment of the battery voltage measured by the controller.
AUX OUTPUT VOLTAGE: This parameter adjusts the voltage of the auxiliary output coil (power steering contactor
coil), PWM output A31.
TMX Handset
Slave Control Configuration
KEYBOARD
HEADING Enter
Set Model Connected to 4 (Slave) (3 = Master, 5 = Pump)
Enter
Main Menu Roll
Up Enter
Parameter Not Available
Change Set Options Not Available
Roll Roll
Up Enter
Up
Adjustments Set Battery Type 48/72/80/96
Enter
Tester Motor Voltage %
Adjust Battery
Frequency Hz Aux Output Voltage
Encoder Hz
Slip Value Hz
Current RMS A
Roll Temperature On/Off
Up Seat Switch
Forward Switch V
Reverse Switch V
Enable Switch On/Off
Voltage Booster %
Battery Voltage V
Save
Parameter
Roll
Up
Restore
Parameter
Roll
Up Enter
Alarms
Roll
Up Enter
Up Enter
TESTER MENU
The most important input or output signals can be measured in real time using the TESTER function of the handset. The
handset acts as a multimeter able to read voltage, current and temperature. The following is a list of measurements for
different configurations.
Handset Tester: user can verify the state of the following parameters:
SLAVE CONTROL
1) MOTOR VOLTAGE: This is the voltage supplied to the motor by the controller; it is expressed as a percentage
of full battery voltage.
2) FREQUENCY: This is the frequency of the voltage and current supplied to the motor.
3) ENCODER: This is the speed of the motor, expressed in the same unit of the frequency; this informa-
tion comes from the speed sensor.
4) SLIP VALUE: This is the difference of speed between the rotating field and the shaft of the motor,
expressed in the same unit of the frequency.
5) CURRENT RMS: Root Mean Square value of the motor current.
6) TEMPERATURE: The temperature measured on the aluminum heat sink holding the MOSFET devices.
7) SEAT SWITCH: The level of seat microswitch digital input.
ON /+BV = input active, switch closed.
OFF / GND = input non-active, switch open.
8) FORWARD SWITCH: The level of the Forward direction digital input FW.
ON /+BV = input active, switch closed.
OFF / GND = input non-active, switch open.
9) BACKWARD SWITCH: The level of the Reverse direction digital input BW.
ON /+BV = input active, switch closed.
OFF / GND = input non-active, switch open.
10) ENABLE SWITCH: The level of the Enable digital input.
ON /+BV = input active, switch closed.
OFF / GND = input non-active, switch open.
11) VOLTAGE BOOSTER: This is the booster voltage supplied to the motor in load condition; It is expressed in a per-
centage of the full voltage.
12) BATTERY VOLTAGE: Level of the battery voltage measured at the input of the key switch.
PUMP CONTROL
Using the configuration menu of the programming console, the user can configure the following functions.
TMX Handset
Pump Control Configuration
Enter
Main Menu Set Model Connected to 5 (Pump) (3 = Master, 4 = Slave)
Roll
Parameter Enter Acceleration Delay 0-9
Up Enter
Change Decelleration Delay 0-9
Acceleration Delay Tilt 0-9 Set Options Hour Meter On/Off
Deceleration Delay Tilt 0-9 Roll Battery Check Running / Key On
Roll Up Acceleration Delay Aux1 0-9 Set Temperature Analog / Digital / None
Deceleration Delay Aux1 0-9 Up Hydro Function Running/Exclusive/Hydro
Acceleration Delay Aux2 0-9 Enter Thermo Protection On/Off
Deceleration Delay Aux2 0-9 Set Battery Type 36/48
Max Speed Up Hz
Min Speed Up Hz
Adjustments
Cutback Speed % Adjust Battery
1st Speed Hz Throttle 0 Zone
2nd Speed Hz Throttle X Zone
3rd Speed Hz Throttle Y Zone
4th Speed Hz Adjustment #04
Hydro Speed Hz Motor Shutdown
Idle Speed Hz Imax Protection 1-9
Idle Time Sec Adjustment #03
Maximum Current 0-9
Auxilary Time Sec
Enter
Tester Hour Meter Truck Hrs
Motor Voltage %
Frequency Hz
Encoder Hz
Roll Up Slip Value Hz
Current RMS A
Temperature
Motor Temperature
Accelerator V
Lift Switch On/Off
1st Speed Switch On/Off
2nd Speed Switch On/Off
3rd Speed Switch On/Off
Save 4th Speed Switch On/Off
Parameter Cutback Switch On/Off
Hydro Speed Req On/Off
Roll Up Voltage Booster V
Battery Voltage V
Restore COS FI On/Off
Parameter Battery Current A
Roll Up
Enter
Alarms
Roll Up
SPEED f(Hz)
MAX SPEED
TROTTLE Y
POINT
FREQ. CREEP
V
VACC TROTTLE 0 TROTTLE X VACC
MIN ZONE POINT MAX
VACC MIN and VACC MAX are values programmable by the "Program VACC" function.
This VACC procedure programs the actual minimun and maximum input voltages from the lift potentiometer.
See Group 13, Section 4 for setup procedure.
The following tables show the different value at which the parameters can be set.
PARAMETERS PROGRAM LEVEL
UNIT 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Acceleration Delay Sec. 0.5 0.7 1 1.4 1.9 2.5 3.2 4 4.8 5.5
Deceleration Delay Sec. 0.5 0.7 1 1.4 1.9 2.5 3.2 4 4.8 5.5
Acceleration Delay Tilt Sec. 0.5 0.7 1 1.4 1.9 2.5 3.2 4 4.8 5.5
Deceleration Delay Tilt Sec. 0.5 0.7 1 1.4 1.9 2.5 3.2 4 4.8 5.5
Acceleration Delay Aux1 Sec. 0.5 0.7 1 1.4 1.9 2.5 3.2 4 4.8 5.5
Deceleration Delay Aux1 Sec. 0.5 0.7 1 1.4 1.9 2.5 3.2 4 4.8 5.5
Acceleration Delay Aux2 Sec. 0.5 0.7 1 1.4 1.9 2.5 3.2 4 4.8 5.5
Deceleration Delay Aux2 Sec. 0.5 0.7 1 1.4 1.9 2.5 3.2 4 4.8 5.5
Speed Fine (All) (***) Hz - - - - - - - - - -
Max Current % IMAX 47 23 58 64 70 76 82 88 94 100
Auxilary Time Sec. 0 0.2 0.4 0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 5
The acceleration time shown is the time from 0 Hz to 100 Hz. This is the ideal ramp calculated by the software; the real
ramp could change as afunction of motor control parameter setting and, obviously, a function of the load.
The braking feature is base on deceleration ramps. The value shown in the table is the time to decrease the speed from
100 Hz to 0 Hz. This is the ideal ramp calculated by the software; the real ramp could change as afunction of
motor control parameter setting and, obviously, a function of the load.
Adjustable with a 1 Hz resolution in the 0 to 200 Hz range.
Note: maximum lift speed for TMX 12 through 20 should not exceed 125 Hz and 95 Hz for the TMX 25
Note: Before you adjust the tilt flow settings, please insure that the flow has been adjusted at the valve first.
Note: Tilt flow adjustments must be completed at the valve, before adjusting Tilt flow settings in the pump
control-ler.
Note: Before you adjust the auxiliary flow settings, please insure that the flow has been adjusted at the valve first.
Note: Auxiliary flow adjustments must be completed at the valve, before adjusting auxiliary flow settings in the
pump controller.
TESTER MENU
The most important input or output signals can be measured in real time using the TESTER function of the handset. The
handset acts as a multimeter able to read voltage, current and temperature. The following is a list of measurements for
different configurations.
Handset Tester: user can verify the state of the following parameters:
PUMP CONTROL
1) MOTOR VOLTAGE: This is the voltage supplied to the motor by the controller; it is expressed as a percent-
age of full battery voltage.
2) FREQUENCY: This is the frequency of the voltage and current supplied to the motor.
3) ENCODER: This is the speed of the motor, expressed in the same unit of the frequency; this infor-
mation comes from the speed sensor.
4) SLIP VALUE: This is the difference of speed between the rotating field and the shaft of the motor,
expressed in the same unit of the frequency.
5) CURRENT RMS: Root Mean Square value of the motor current.
6) TEMPERATURE: The temperature measured on the aluminum heat sink holding the MOSFET devices.
7) MOTOR TEMPERATURE: This is the temperature of the right motor; if this option is programmed "None" it
shows 0.
8) ACCELERATOR: The voltage of the accelerator potentiometer's wiper (CPOT). The voltage level is
shown on the left-hand side of the console display and the value is in percentage is
shown on the right-hand side
9) LIFTING SWITCH: Status of lifting switch.
ON /+BV = input active, switch closed.
OFF / GND = input non-active, switch open.
10) 1st SPEED SWITCH: ON /+BV = input active, switch closed.
Section 3
CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING
FAULT CODES FOR TMX
This is the list of codes that the CLARK dash display may show
38 "CONTAC- Line contactor MASTER The controller has driven the line contac-
TOR OPEN" power contact tor, but the contactor did not close.
does not pull in The wires to the coil are open or a loose
connection.
The contact does not pull in properly
53 "STBY I Wrong voltage in MASTER The microprocessors verify if the feed-
HIGH" current sensor back of current sensor device output is
feedback circuit within the zero current window. Possible
causes of the fault.
Current sensor failure.
Failure in the controller : if the fault per-
sists, replace the power unit.
60 "CAPACI- Power Capacitor When key is switched on, the controller
TOR Voltage does not tries to charge the capacitors through a
CHARGE" increase when the power resistor, and check if the capacitor
key is turned ON; is charged (1/2 battery volts) within a
failure in power timeout. If they do not charge, an fault is
section, or in signaled; the line contactor does not
Logic PCB, or in close.
driver PCB, or in The charging resistor is open
the motor MAS- The charging circuit has a failure
TER
There is a problem in the power section.
Possible Motor connection open.
196 "THERMIC Warning: Pump PUMP The range of the temperature sensor is
SENSOR temperature sen- always checked and a warning is sig-
KO" sor is our of naled if it is out of range. This fault will
range reduce the maximum current output of
the controller to 50%.
201 "ENCODER Motor speed sen- PUMP This fault indicates that the frequency
ERROR" sor (encoder) does supplied the motor is greater that 20 Hz,
not work properly and the signal feedback from the encoder
has a jump higher than 20 Hz in less than
ten milliseconds. This condition clearly
shows a malfunctioning of the encoder
signal. Check encoder wiring; if no fault Replace
is found in the wiring. encoder
202 "CAP Power Capacitor PUMP When key is switched on, the inverter
CHARGE" Voltage does not tries to charge the capacitors through a
increase when the power resistor, and check if the capacitor
key is turned ON; is charged (1/2 battery volts) within a
failure in power timeout. If they do not charge, a fault is
section, or in signaled; the line contactor does not
Logic PCB, or in close.
driver PCB, or in The charging resistor is open
the motor The charging circuit has a failure
There is a problem in the power section.
Possible Motor connection open.
203 "HIGH Warning: Pump PUMP Temperature of control is greater than
TEMPERA- Controller tem- 75C. Maximum current reduced propor-
TURE" perature higher tionally to the temperature increase. At
that 75 degrees C 100C the maximum current of both con-
trols is reduced to zero.
209 "DRIVER Line contactor coil PUMP When the key is turned on, the micropro-
SHORTED" driver is shorted cessor checks that the line contactor coil
driver is not shorted; If it is, this fault is
signaled. Check if there is an external
short or low impedance pull-down
between NLC (C26) and Batt- If no Replace con-
external causes can be found. troller
217 "WRONG Battery voltage PUMP This fault indicates that actual battery
SET BAT- does not corre- voltage is 20% higher or 20% lower than
TERY" spond to pro- "SET BATTERY" parameter setting.
grammed "SET Replace battery with correct battery.
BATTERY"
218 "SAFETY" Input F5 is not PUMP xxx
connected to Batt-
222 "NO CAN Pump has lost Can PUMP This Fault is present in combi Systems
MSG" communication (traction + Pump). The traction has
with Master detected a fault and has informed the
pump controller through the can-bus line.
The pump is waiting for the traction ok.
The fault must be looked for in the trac-
tion controller or can-bus circuit.
225 "AUX OUT- EB coil driver PUMP The microprocessor checks the driver of
PUT KO" shorted or open the electromechanical brake coil. If the
status of the driver output does not corre-
spond to the signal coming from the
microprocessor, the fault is signaled. It
is suggested to check for an external
short or a low impedance pull-down
between NHYDRO (F9) and -Batt.
Section 4
TMX 250
TMX 12-25
AC Control
GROUP 19
Sequence of Operation
OPERATION 1
Connect the Battery
Battery Positive will be supplied to the 5 volt converter, B+ terminal, via the #2
wire. Battery Negative is connected to the GND terminal of the 5 volt
converter completing the circuit. The converter will provide a 5 volt signal to
the dash display via the #81 wire to terminal 15.
Battery Positive will be supplied to the 12 volt converter + terminal, through the #2
wire and the #4FU fuse. Battery Negative is connected to the - terminal of the 12
volt converter completing the circuit. The converter will provide a 12 volt output
to the accessory circuit through the #5 FU fuse. The converter negative is
connected to the frame of the truck as is all 12 volt accessories completing the
negative circuit. (See page 4 & 5)
The horn is operated by pushing the horn button which will supply battery voltage to
the horn through wire #25, and to negative through wire #13.
Voltages Present:
Battery volts at the + terminal, 12 volts between terminal #22 and the frame of the
truck.
Battery volts at wires #12 and #25, 0 volts at wire #13 (battery Negative).
A D
C
Group 19, Sequence of Operation
OPERATION 1 (Continued)
Connect the Battery
A. Battery Positive will be supplied to the 12 volt converter + terminal, through the
#2 wire and the #4FU fuse.
The converter will provide a 12 volt output to the accessory circuit through the #5 FU
fuse. The converter negative is connected to the frame of the truck as is all 12 volt
accessories completing the negative circuit.
Voltages Present:
A B
C
Group 19, Sequence of Operation
OPERATION 2
Closing the Key Switch
Closing the key switch will provide Battery Positive via the #11 wire to the
traction control at terminal TC3, and to the pump control at terminal PF1.
Battery positive is also supplied to the accelerator control. Battery Negative is
supplied to the traction and pump controls at terminal B.
The Traction Control and the Pump Control, through an internal circuit, will pre-
charge the internal capacitors.
When the traction control capacitors have charged to a preset value, the traction
control will supply battery positive voltage to the Line contactor at terminal
TC27, wire #46, and battery negative at terminal TC26, wire #45. When the
pump control capacitors have charged to a preset value, the pump control will
supply battery positive voltage to the Pump Line contactor at terminal PF8,
wire #66, and battery negative at terminal PF2, wire #65.
The Line Contactors will be energized and will close the normally open contacts
providing battery positive through the cables to the +B terminals.
The traction control will supply a 12 volt signal from terminal TB6, wire #82 to
terminal TB4, wire #80 and to the dash display, terminal 12 via wire #80.
Voltages Present:
Battery volts
Battery volts
80% Battery volts (not measurable)
Battery Positive at wires #46 and #66. Battery Negative at wires #45 and #65.
Battery Positive.
12 volts
E
C
A A
A
D
Group 19, Sequence of Operation
OPERATION 2 (Continued)
Closing the Key Switch
A. Closing the key switch will provide Battery Positive via the #11 wire to the
Cooling Fan Relay, located under the left hand dash panel, at terminal 3.
With Battery Positive at terminal 3 and Battery Negative at terminal 4, the electronic
relay will close the connection between terminals 1 and 2, completing the 12 volt
circuit via wire #22 through wire #59 to the cooling fans located on the control
panel. 12 volt positive will also be supplied to the strobe light, if equipped, via
wire #24.
The 12 volt circuit is completed from the fans and strobe by grounding to the frame of
the truck.
Voltages Present:
Battery positive
0 volts (Battery negative)
12 volts
0 volts (Ground)
A B
D
Group 19, Sequence of Operation
OPERATION 3
System Checks
The traction control will supply a battery positive voltage at terminal TC4, wire
#42, to the directional, brake, parking brake and seat switches.
The control monitors the voltage at terminals TC5, TC6, TC7, TC9 and TC10 for
proper switch closing in performing the SRO checks.
Voltage is supplied through the normally closed contacts of the parking brake
switch, parking brake applied, through wire #33 to terminal 6 on the dash
display to illuminate the Parking Brake Icon.
The pump control will supply a battery positive voltage at terminal PE14, wire
#52, to the hydraulic valve switches.
The pump control monitors the voltage at terminals PE5, PE6, PE7, PF10 and
PE13 for switch closure.
Voltages Present:
Battery volts.
0 volts at terminals TC5, TC6, TC7 and TC9 with switches open. Battery volts at
terminal TC10 with parking brake applied.
Battery volts
Battery volts at terminals PE4 and PE13
0 volts at terminals PE5, PE6, PE7 and PF10 with the hydraulic levers in neutral
position, switches open.
SRO Explanation:
The TMX truck incorporates a seat switch for traction and pump control operation.
The seat switch must be closed before trying to travel or using any of the
hydraulic functions.
If either the forward or reverse directional control switches are closed before the seat
switch is closed or the parking brake switch is opened, the drive motors will not
operate. If the seat switch is opened or the parking brake switch is closed during
truck operation for more than 3 seconds, the control will shut down and the
directional lever will need to be cycled through neutral before restarting.
E
D
Group 19, Sequence of Operation
OPERATION 4
Traction System
Setting on the seat will close the seat switch. Disengaging the parking brake will
open the parking brake switch. Placing the directional lever in forward or reverse
will close the respective switch.
Depressing the accelerator slightly will close the 1 MS switch. Further depression of
the accelerator pedal will move the inductor within the accelerator decreasing the
output voltage from the accelerator to the traction control at terminal TC21.
The traction control provides a 12 volt signal from terminal TC16, via the #47 wire,
to the steer potentiometer. Battery negative is to the pot is supplied via the #48
wire to terminal TC15. When the steer wheel is centered, going straight ahead,
the output voltage from the pot on wire #49, terminal TC17 will be about 6 volts.
As the steer wheel is turned to the right, the voltage on wire #49 will increase.
When the steer wheel is turned to the left, the voltage on wire #49 will decrease.
When the traction control is signaled with the proper switch closures in the proper
order, and it receives the signal from the accelerator control, it will start turning
the transistors on and off within the control to provide an Alternating Current
(AC) to the two drive motors. As the accelerator input voltage decreases, the
pulsing of the control and the speed of the motors will increase.
The encoder bearings within the two drive motors signal the traction of the speed of
the motors and help control the pulsing.
The thermostat within the two motors will increase in resistance when they reach a
specific temperature and signal the traction control that the motors are running hot
and the control will reduce the maximum current that the motors can draw.
Voltages Present:
D E
B
A
C
Group 19, Sequence of Operation
OPERATION 5
Pump Control System
When the traction control has received the proper switch closures in the proper order
and a directional control switch has been closed, the traction control will signal
the pump control, via the can-bus system, terminals TA1, wire #4, and terminal
TA6, wire #73, to the pump control terminals PC3 and PC1, to start pulsing the
pump motor with AC voltage to run the motor at a very slow speed.
When a hydraulic valve lever is moved it actuates a switch, closing the contacts
and providing an input voltage to the pump control at terminals PE5, PE6, PE7
and/or PF10.
If the lift lever is pulled back it will also move the transducer plunger and start to
decrease the input voltage to the pump control at terminal PE1, wire #54. With the
lift switch closed, the reduction in input voltage at terminal PE1 will signal the
control to start increasing the pulsing to the pump motor increasing the speed of
the motor. The further the lever is pulled backward, the faster the motor will run.
A circuit is available for future options to disable the increase of speed of the pump
control, other than steering speed, by placing a switch in this loop circuit.
When the pump control receives the proper switch input signals, it will start turning
the transistors on and off producing an AC voltage to the pump motor to start
running.
The encoder bearing in the pump motor signals the pump control with the speed of
the pump motor to help control the speed and current requirements of the
motor.
The thermostat within the pump motor will increase in resistance when it reaches a
specific temperature and signal the pump control that the motor is running hot
and the control will reduce the maximum current that the motor can draw.
Voltages Present:
NA
Battery volts at terminal PE13 and PE4, wire #52. Battery volts at terminal PE5,
PE6, PE7, and PF10 when corresponding switches are closed.
12 volts at terminal PE2, wire #51. Battery negative at terminal PE3, wire
#55. Around 5 volts at terminal PE1, wire #54 with lift lever in neutral
position, less than 0.5 volts with lift lever pulled fully back.
Battery volts at terminal PF5 and PF11, wire #64.
NA
NA
NA
C B
Group 19, Sequence of Operation
OPERATION 6
Accessories
When the directional lever is placed into Reverse, closing the reverse switch,
battery positive is supplied via the #18 wire to terminal 3 of the Back Up
Relay. Terminal 4 of the relay is connected to battery negative through the #13
wire.
With battery positive on terminal 3 and battery negative at terminal 4 of the
electronic relay, the relay will complete the connection between terminals 1
and 2, thus completing the 12 volt positive circuit to the back up alarm and
lights, if equipped.
The 12 volt circuit is completed from the 12 volt accessories via wire #3
connected to the frame of the truck.
Depressing the brake pedal will close the Stop Light Switch points completing the
12 volt positive circuit to the stop lights.
Closing the Head Light switch on the dash will supply 12 volts positive to the
headlights if so equipped.
Voltages Present:
A C
B
E
C
GROUP 20 DRIVE AXLE
GROUP 20
DRIVE AXLE
Section 1
Specifications Description
Type: Separate housing and drive train for each drive See next page.
wheel. Each axle housing contains pinion and ring gear,
intermediate shaft, and axle shaft.
Transmission Fluid Type: Clark part no. 2776236
Fluid Capacity (each housing): 3.8 L (1 gal)
Axle-to-Frame Mounting Bolt Torque: 408-469 N.m
(300- 340 ft-lb). Use Loctitle 271.
Fill Plug Torque: 54-61 N.m (40-45 ft-lb)
B
C
A
D Drive Axle
Shaft Gear
Fluid Level
Check Plug
E Drain Drive Axle Components (bearing, seals, and retainers not
SM 715, Dec 04
Axle Shaft
Group 20, Drive Axle
Section 2
Drive Axle Troubleshooting
Proper operation of the drive axle depends on the condi- The following lists typical drive axle troubles and
tion of the other related components in the power train.. possible causes.
Therefore, to properly diagnose a suspected problem in the
drive axle, consider the drive axle fluid, drive axle assembly, Truck Wont Move in Either Direction
controls, and drive motor as a complete system.
Battery disconnected.
To identify and correct a drive axle fault, refer to the Park brake on.
description in Section 1, along with symptoms and causes
indicated in this Section. Check electrical control system. See Group 19.
Check directional control switches. See Group 13.
Inspection and overhaul of the suspect components is
described in various locations within this Group. Check contactors. See Group 17.
Check drive motor. See Group 16.
Overheating
Low or contaminated fluid level.
Truck travel function being loaded excessively.
Worn bearings.
Check drive motor for air flow or damage. See Group
16.
Brakes Dragging. See Group 23.
Loss of Power
Low battery charge.
Drive axle bearings worn or seized.
Overheating . See Overheating above
Section 3
WARNING
Access drive axle using safe procedures in
Group SA, Safe Maintenance.
Drive Axle Fluid Level Check refer to the blocking and jacking procedure
in Group SA.
Check the drive axle fluid level with:
Truck on a level surface. NOTE
Frequently replacing lubricant is an inexpen-
Oil at operating temperature.
sive way to protect and prolong the safe oper-
Remove the fluid level inspection/fill plug located in the ating life of an essential and relatively costly
front surface of each drive unit housing (two places). major component such as the drive axle.
Extending the recommended intervals at
The oil level is correct (FULL) when it is at the lower
which drive axle fluid is changed should be
edge of the inspection plug opening.
considered only after careful evaluation of
IMPORTANT your operating conditions and/or analysis of
Use only fluid Clark part no. 2776236. Do the condition of the oil.
not overfill.
Place a low, flat drain pan beneath the drive units. The
After adding oil to the drive axle, wait several min-utes pan capacity should be more than 7.6 L (16 pints)
until the oil has distributed evenly throughout the (drive axle total capacity).
unit, and check for correct oil level. Remove drain plugs (two) from bottom of drive units,
Inspect each fill plug for damage. Replace as neces-sary. and fill plugs (two) from front of drive units.
Install and tighten the plugs. While the drive units are draining, check the breather
vents (two) to be sure they are open and not dam-
NOTE aged. Vents are located in the top front corners of the
Check the planned maintenance interval drive units.
(operating hours), or the condition of the oil
After drive units have drained, install drain plugs.
to determine if the drive axle fluid needs to
be changed. Fill each drive unit to bottom edge of fill plug open-ing
with recommended fluid.
Drive Axle Fluid Change Install fill plugs.
Drain and replace the drive axle fluid every 1000 operat- Remove drain pan. Remove blocking and lower car-
ing hours. riage.
To change oil in the drive axle: Vent
The oil should be drained when it is warmed to
operating temperature.
Put the truck in a level position.
Apply the parking brake and block the wheels to
prevent the truck from moving.
Turn key switch "OFF" and disconnect battery from
truck receptacle.
NOTE
When suitable equipment is available, the Fill Plug
truck may be raised or hoisted up and placed
in a level position on wheel cradles to allow
access under the axle. Otherwise, raise and Drain Plug
block the fork carriage only high enough to Torque:
54-61 N.m
provide access clearance to the axle. Please (40-45 ft-lb)
Drive Axle (Left Housing Only)
Section 4
! Preparation
CAUTION
To perform this service procedure, it is rec- Turn key switch "OFF".
ommended that you first: Open hood.
Park truck on a hard, level surface in correct posi-tion Disconnect battery from truck receptacle.
for using an overhead hoist, if available. Remove battery from truck as described in Group 12.
Fully lower the upright.
Remove floorboard as described in Group 38.
Return all controls to neutral and turn key switch to
the "OFF" position. Remove bolts holding front battery plate and lay back
plate to improve access.
Apply the parking brake.
Removal Raise truck frame slightly off of drive axle and move the
truck backwards away from axle assembly.
After battery and upright have been removed:
CAUTION
Drain the oil from drive units when truck is in a level
position as described Section 2 of Group 20. Truck may tip sideways. You may have to
support or guide the side of the truck or
Attach a hoist with chains of correct capacity and over-head guard to prevent tipping.
remove the drive wheels as described in Group 22.
Leave chains and hoist attached. Lower front of truck frame to the floor. Truck frame may
also be blocked up under axle mounting sur-faces.
CAUTION Block the steer wheel and be sure blocking is put
Watch truck for signs of lateral instability. It safely under the frame.
may tip sideways. You may have to support
or guide the sides of the truck or overhead Attach hoist and move drive axle assembly to the
guard to prevent tipping. overhaul disassembly area. Installation Reverse the
above procedure to replace the drive axle.
Support truck with blocks under the frame as shown in Be sure to follow safe lifting and jacking proce-dures
Group SA. Place blocks of wood under drive motors given Group SA, Safe Maintenance.
to support them, if motors were not previ-ously Apply Loctite 271 to axle mounting bolts threads and
removed. properly torque axle mounting bolts.
Disconnect power cables from drive motors. Attach tags Retighten hydraulic fittings per procedure in Group
to the motor cables for easy and correct identifi- 40.
cation at assembly. Replace the nuts on motor termi-
nals to avoid losing them.
NOTE
Alternative Procedure: It is optional to
remove drive motors before removing drive
axle from truck. Refer to GROUP 16.
Section 5
Introduction..............................................................................................................................2
Drive Unit Disassembly.......................................................................................................... 2
Ring Gear Shaft Disassembly....................................................................................................4
Input Pinion Gear Carrier Disassembly.....................................................................................6
Drive Axle Shaft Disassembly...................................................................................................8
Ring Gear Shaft Inboard Bearing Removal...............................................................................8
Cleaning and Inspection......................................................................................................... 9
Drive Unit Reassembly........................................................................................................... 10
Drive Axle Shaft Reassembly....................................................................................................10
Input Pinion Gear Carrier Reassembly......................................................................................12
Ring Gear Shaft Reassembly.....................................................................................................14
Drive Axle Reassembly............................................................................................................ 16
Spiral Bevel and Hypoid Tooth Bearing Contact Chart.......................................................17
Special Tools Fabrication ......................................................................................................18
Ring Gear Shaft Disassembly Loosen and remove the mounting bolts (P) and lock-
washers (O), then remove the bearing cap (AA) and
Refer to Figure 2. oil seal assembly (Q) from housing.
Loosen and remove the ring gear bearing housing Remove the bearing preload shims (Z).
mounting combination of bolts and lockwashers (L-
M). Then, remove the housing assembly (W) from Press, or pry and pull, the old oil seal (Q) from the
the drive unit main housing. bearing cap.
Bolt Torque: 54-62 N.m (40-46 ft-lb) Remove the outer bearing cup (U) if it is loose.
Remove the ring gear bearing housing (ring gear Remove the external snap ring (I) from shaft spline at end
position) shims.(K). of outer bearing cone.
It is good practice to arrange parts in the sequence of
removal as an aid to inspection and correct reassem- Remove housing assembly from the vise. Support the
ble. bearing housing and press the shaft (F) out of the
bearing cones (H, T). This can also be done by hold-
Put the housing and shaft assembly, with the ring gear ing the housing and lightly tapping the shaft end on a
(E) up, in a vise. wooden block on the bench or floor.
NOTE Remove outer bearing cup (U), if not done previ-ously.
Use blocks of wood to protect the shaft Remove bearing cones (H, T). Remove inner
spline. bearing cup (G) from housing by pressing or using a
puller.
Carefully inspect the ring gear (E) for wear and dam-
age. Also, see inspection of pinion gear. NOTE
Also remove, clean and inspect breather vent
To remove ring gear, loosen and remove the ring gear in top side of ring gear bearing housing.
fastener bolts (D).
Replace vent, as needed.
Bolt Torque: 20-27 N.m (15-20 ft-lb)
Remove the ring gear (E) from the shaft. Arrange the parts in the sequence of removal as an aid to
inspection and correct reassembly.
Remove the housing seal (J) from groove in bearing
Refer to Page 20-5-8 for ring gear shaft inboard bearing
housing pilot flange.
removal.
Turn the housing assembly over and clamp the pinion
end in the vise. Use wood blocking to protect the
pin-ion gear teeth.
Input Pinion Gear Carrier Disassembly Remove the pinion and bearings assembly (G-H) from
the carrier housing.
Refer to Figure 3.
Clean and inspect the pinion tapered roller bearings (F, H)
Loosen and remove the five fastener bolts (M) and for wear and other damage. Replace, as neces-
lockwashers (N) from pinion bearing carrier (I). sary. Replace worn or damaged bearing cups and
Bolt Torque: 77-88 N.m (57-65 ft-lb) cones as a set.
Tap lightly on the outer flange to loosen the carrier pilot Clean and inspect the pinion (G) gear teeth and inter-
flange from main housing. nal spline for wear and other damage. Replace, as
Remove input pinion carrier assembly (C-K) and (pinion needed.
gear position) shims from the main housing. NOTE
Remove the pinion carrier seal (J). Replace ring and pinion gears as a matched
set.
Clamp carrier (I) housing flange in a vise. Loosen and
remove the recessed hexhead pinion bearing retainer Check both input pinion bearing cups (E, H) for wear,
bolts (A), and washers (B). nicks or scratches that would render them unsuitable
Remove the outer pinion bearing retainer plate (C). for further service. Replace bearing cups and cones
as a set.
Remove the pinion bearing retainer (bearing preload)
shims (D). Arrange the parts of the input pinion gear and carrier
assembly in sequence of removal as an aid to inspec-
Remove the outer pinion bearing cup (E). Tap lightly
tion and correct reassembly.
on the back side (small end) of the pinion (G) with a
hammer and punch to move the pinion and bearings
(F) outward and drive the cup (E) from carrier.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
L
K
M
N
Drive Axle Shaft Disassembly Then, remove the axle shaft and outboard bearing cone
(C-D) assembly from the housing.
Refer to Figure 4.
Inspect the shaft, spline, seal surface, wheel mount-
The axle shaft output gear retainer (M) is held in place ing flange and holes, and bearing for wear and other
by three bolts (N) in the end of the axle shaft. The damage that would require repair or replacement.
bolts are held from loosening by bending a tab of the
fastener lock plate (M) against a flat of each bolt Inspect the outboard bearing cup (D) for wear and
head. Unbend the tabs for removal of the bolts by other damage, nicks, cracks, scratches, and signs of
failure from excessive heat.
working through the opening in the main housing
and using a hammer and a screwdriver or punch to Remove the axle shaft oil seal (B).
flatten the tabs. If axle shaft bearings need to be replaced, remove
Loosen and remove the three gear retainer bolts (N). the bearing cups (outer races) (C, D) by pulling them
from drive unit housing bores.
Remove the bolts (N), lock plate (M), gear retainer plate
(L), and shims (K). Then, reach inside the main Ring Gear Shaft Inboard Bearing Removal
housing and remove the drive axle shaft gear (J) by
sliding it off the spline of axle shaft (A). Lift the Refer to Figure 2.
gear out of the drive unit housing.
With axle shaft gear and input pinion carrier assem-bly
Arrange these parts in the sequence of removal as an aid removed, the ring gear shaft inboard bearing (S) is
to inspection and correct reassemble. Continue readily accessible. Remove the straight roller bear-
with disassembly and removal of drive axle shaft ing by pulling from the housing.
from the drive unit housing.
Look for nicks and scratches, pitting or any unusual
After moving the drive axle shaft outwards suffi-ciently wear pattern. Replace, as needed.
to loosen the bearing fit on shaft, remove the
Arrange the parts of the drive axle shaft assembly and
inboard bearing cone (I).
the ring gear inboard bearing for inspection.
N
M
L
K
J
I
H
G
E
D
C
B
A
Drive Unit Reassembly the outer end of axle shaft to prevent shaft
from slipping out of outboard bearing while
Apply very light coating of Permatex No. 2 to OD of
tapping the inboard bearing into place. Sug-
all oil seals and hole plugs before assembly.
gestion: Turn (rotate) housing up and sup-
Apply light coating of Crane Sealer to all pipe plugs.
port it temporarily on axle shaft outer end.
Use Crane Sealer on all capscrews and studs with thru
holes (housing end only). Install axle shaft inboard bearing (I) into correct
After assembly of parts using Permatex or Crane position.
Sealer, clean all surfaces. There must not be any
A special tool for pressing or driving the axle shaft
free or excess material that could enter the oil sys-
tem. inboard bearing cone into place may be fabricated as
shown by Diagram A on the last page of this Section.
All lead-in chamfers for oil seals and O-rings must Install axle shaft gear on spline of axle shaft (A).
be smooth and free from burrs. Inspect at assem-
bly. Install shims (K) against end of shaft, then gear retainer
Lubricate all O-rings with oil before assembly. plate (L), lock plate (M), and the three retainer bolts
(N). Do not bend tabs of lock plate until bearing
Apply a thin coating of grease between seal lips on preload has been checked.
lip-type seals prior to assembly.
Brush specified transmission fluid on all tapered and Torque gear retainer bolts (N) to:
44-49 N.m (32-36 ft-lb)
straight roller bearing cups and cones.
Rotate the axle shaft to check for correct axle shaft
Drive Axle Shaft Reassembly bearing preload setting. Add or remove shims (K) at
end of shaft under the axle shaft gear retainer plate to
Refer to Figure 5. obtain a bearing preload value of 0.68-1.13 N.m (6-
10 in-lb). This is the torque required to rotate the
Press new axle shaft outboard bearing cup (D) (outer race) shaft.
into housing bore tight. Install bearing cone(C). For rotating the axle shaft when checking axle shaft
Install new oil seal (B). Press seal into bore until outer bearing preload, it is recommended that a special
surface is flush with end of housing. adapter tool be constructed. This construction is
shown in Diagram B on the last page of this Section.
Install new axle shaft inboard bearing cup (H). Press
This tool is designed to fit into the wheel mounting
bearing cup into housing bore until tight and square
flange bolt holes of the axle shaft. Attach a torque
against snap ring (G). NOTE - The use of a 73 mm
wrench in the 3/8-inch square drive hole at the
OD piece of tubing or spacer ring as a driver is sug-
gested. center. Turn shaft slowly to measure torque required
to rotate the shaft.
Install the ring gear shaft inboard roller bearing (S on
Fig. 2). When the correct axle shaft bearing preload has been set,
be sure the bolts are tightened to the correct torque.
Then, put the axle shaft into the drive unit housing Then, bend the tabs of the lock plate against the bolt
end. heads.
IMPORTANT
Be very careful not to damage seal lips when
inserting shaft spline and bearing through
the seal.
O
N
M
L
K
J
I
H
G
E
D
C
B
A
Input Pinion Gear Carrier Reassembly When correct pinion bearing preload has been set, be sure
retainer bolts are tightened to the correct torque.
Refer to Figure 6.
Install new O-ring seal (J) in groove of carrier (I) pilot
Arrange the parts of the pinion gear bearing carrier for flange.
assembly.
Put pinion bearing carrier (pinion gear position) shims
Install the tapered roller bearing cones (F, G) on the (K) on the carrier mounting surface. For initial
pinion gear by pressing the inner races until firmly assembly, use same number of shims and washers
seated square and tight against shoulders on gear. Be as were removed at disassembly. Install several bolts
sure to use a pressing tool or tubing of the correct to align and hold shims in place.
diameter and press on inner race only to prevent
damage to the roller cages. Put the pinion gear and carrier assembly on drive unit
main housing.
Install the input pinion inner bearing cup (H) by pressing Be careful not to damage O-ring seal surface when
the cup into carrier bore tight and square against the installing carrier pilot flange into housing.
shoulder.
Install mounting bolts and washers and tighten. Bolt
Put the pinion gear and bearing assembly (F-H) into the Tightening Torque: 77-88 N.m (57-65 ft-lb)
carrier. Be sure it is seated correctly into inner
bearing cup. NOTE
After reassembly of the ring gear and shaft
Then, using a pressing tool or a piece of tubing of assembly (see following section), check the
correct diameter for cup, install outer bearing cup ring and pinion gears for tooth bearing pat-
(E) by pressing or driving on cup until seated lightly tern (correct position) and backlash. Add or
against outer bearing rollers. remove carrier mounting shims (noted
Install the input pinion bearing retainer (bearing pre-load above) as needed to adjust pinion gear posi-
adjustment) shims (D). For initial assembly, use tion. Be sure carrier mounting bolts are
same number of shims as were removed at disassem- tightened to correct torque after shim adjust-
bly. Be sure holes in shims are aligned with bolt ment.
holes in carrier.
Install the outer pinion bearing retainer plate (C).
Install and tighten the eight bearing retainer plate bolts
(A).
Bolt Tightening Torque: 7-10 N.m (5-7 ft-lb)
After assembly, turn (rotate) the input pinion gear in the
bearings to check for correct bearing preload set-
ting.
As an aid for rotating the pinion gear, a temporary
tool may be made using a discarded drive motor
shaft spline end with a nut welded to it.
Put the tool into gear spline and turn the pinion gear
slowly with a torque wrench to measure torque
required to rotate the pinion.
Add or remove shims at end of outer bearing cup
under retainer plate to obtain bearing preload value
of:
0.11-0.56 N.m (1-5 in-lb) torque required to rotate
pinion gear.
Available shim thicknesses: 0.003, 0.004, 0.007,
0.010, and 0.020 inch.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
L
K
M
N
Ring Gear Shaft Reassembly Using a pressing tool or a piece of tubing of correct
diameter for cup, install the outer bearing cup (U)
Refer to Figure 7. into bearing housing (W) bore by pressing or driving
Arrange the parts of the ring gear shaft and bearing on cup until it is lightly seated against outer bearing
housing for assembly. rollers.
Install new inner tapered roller bearing cup (G) by Install new oil seal (Q) in ring gear housing bearing cap
pressing into bearing housing (W) until firmly seated (AA).
square and tight against shoulder in housing. Press oil seal (Q) flush with end surface of cap.
Apply a thin coating of grease between seal lips.
Next, install bearing cones on ring gear shaft (F) by first
placing bearing housing (W) with inner cup (G) Put at least two bolts (P) with lockwashers (O) in bearing
assembly over spline end of shaft. cap (AA). Then, install the bearing cap (bearing
preload) shims (Z) into bearing housing(W). For
Put shaft spline end through bearing housing (i.e., fit initial assembly, use same number of shims as were
housing over spline end of shaft). Press inner removed at disassembly.
bearing cone (T) tight and square against shoulder
on shaft. Press outer cone (H) tight and square Install bearing cap and shims on ring gear bearing
against inner cone. housing.
Install snap ring (I) into groove in shaft spline at end of Install and tighten all bearing cap fastener bolts (P) and
outer bearing cone. washers.
Bolt Tightening Torque: 44-49 N.m (32-36 ft-lb)
NOTE
After assembly of ring gear shaft and bearings into
Alternate procedure for installing bearing
bearing housing, and installation of bearing cap, turn
cones on ring gear shaft:
(rotate) the ring gear shaft in the bearings to check
Install inner bearing cup (G), both bearing
for correct bearing preload setting. Use a thin-wall
cones (T, H), and outer cup into bearing
housing. socket, or make an adapter tool from a discarded
Temporarily install the bearing cap (AA) to brake disc hub, to turn the shaft by the spline with a
clamp the bearings in place in housing. torque wrench.
Tighten bearing cap bolts to hold the bear- Turn the ring gear shaft slowly with a torque wrench to
ing cones tight and square.
measure torque required to rotate the shaft. Add or
Start the ring gear shaft (F) spline end into
the bearing cones (T, H) and, holding the remove shims under bearing cap to obtain bearing
bearing housing with shaft vertical, lightly preload value of
tap the pinion end of shaft on a wooden 0.11-0.56 N.m (1-5 in-lb)
block on the bench or floor until shaft is torque required to rotate shaft.
installed in bearings.
After correct bearing preload has been set, be sure
Remove bearing cap (AA).
bearing cap bolts are tightened to correct torque.
Install snap ring (I).
Then, install the ring gear bearing housing (ring gear
Turn the shaft and housing assembly over and clamp the position) shims (K) on drive unit housing (R). For
spline end of shaft in a vise. Use wood blocking in initial assembly, use same number of shims as were
vise to protect the spline. removed at disassembly.
Install new O-ring seal (J) in groove of bearing hous-ing Install ring gear shaft and bearing housing assembly into
(H) pilot flange. drive unit housing.
Install the ring gear (E) on mounting flange of shaft. Install and tighten the combination of bearing hous-ing
mounting bolts (L, M) and lockwashers. Tightening
Install and tighten the ring gear mounting bolts (D). Bolt
Torques:
Tightening Torque: 20-27 N.m (15-20 ft-lb
Bolts 44-49 N.m (32-36 ft-lb)
Remove assembly from vise and clamp in vise on
After installation of ring gear and shaft assembly, and input
housing flange. Use wood blocking to protect flange
pinion (earlier), check the ring and pinion gears for
surfaces.
tooth bearing pattern (correct position) and back-
ALL CONTACT BEARINGS SHOWN BELOW ARE ON RIGHT HAND SPIRAL RING GEAR.
THE DRIVE IS ON THE CONVEX SIDE OF THE TOOTH.
BACKLASH SHOULD BE MEASURED WITH A DIAL INDI CATOR RIGIDLY MOUNTED WITH THE STEM
PERPENDICULAR TO THE TOOTH SURFACE AT THE EXTREME HEEL.
23 mm
(0.905 in)
50-60 mm
(2.205-2.362 in)
25 mm
(0.984 in)
45 mm 5 mm
(1.77 in) (0.197 in)
35 mm (1.378 in)
(0.196 in)
9.6 mm
(0.377 in)
25 mm (1.00 in)
76 mm (3.00 in)
152 mm (6.00 in)
Digram B. Adapter Tool for for Checking Axle Shaft Bearing Preload. Construct as indicated.
GROUP 22
WHEELS AND TIRES
Section 1
Specifications Description
Cushion tires are mounted on one-piece rims. A general
Cushion description of cushion tire removal and replacement
appears in the section for cushion tires. However only
Material: Rubber except as noted. trained and experienced personnel with the proper equip-
Size: ment should attempt to change out cushion tires on the
rims. Pneumatic tires are mounted on multi-piece rims
Drive Steer
with locking rings.
TMX 12/15/15S: 18x7x12. 12 18x7x12 .12
TMX 17/20 18x8x12 .12 18x7x12 .12 WARNING
TMX 25 18x9x12 .12 18x6x12.12 (Urethane) For your safety and the safety of others,
before you do tire or rim maintenance or ser-
Mounting Nut Torques: Refter to mounting procedure in vice, read the OSHA rules regarding owner
Section 2. responsibility. Do not work on tires or rims
unless you have been trained in the correct
Pneumatic procedures. Read and understand all mainte-
nance and repair procedures on tires and
Material: Rubber rims. Serious injury or death can result if
safety messages are ignored.
Size:
Drive Steer The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) speci-
TMX 12/15 18x7x8-16PR 18x7x8-16PR fies required procedures for servicing multi-piece rim
wheels in 29 CFR Section 1910.177. It is the owners
TMX 15S 18x7x8-16PR - responsibility to comply with OSHA.
TMX 17/20 18x9x8-16PR -
In accordance with OSHA, the owner must provide a
EPX16/18 21x8x9-14PR 5.00x8-10PR
training program to train and instruct all employees who
Tire Inflation Pressure: service multi-piece rim wheels in the hazards involved
and the safety procedures to be followed. Do not let any-
Drive Steer one mount, demount, or service multi-piece rim wheels
TMX 12-25 1000 kPa (145 psi) 1000 kPa (145 psi) without correct training.
EPX16/18 1000 kPa (145 psi) 883 kPa (128 psi) The owner should obtain and maintain in the service area
current copies of the United States Department of Trans-
Mounting Nut Torques: Refter to mounting procedure in
Section 3. portation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion publications entitled Safety Precautions for
Mounting and Demounting Tube-Type Truck/Bus
Service Intervals Tires,and Multi-Piece Rim/Wheel Matching Chart or
Wheel Mounting Bolts Check and Tightening: Every 50- other similar publications applicable to the types of multi-
250 hours of operation and each PM. piece rim wheels being serviced.
Section 2
Removal
Loosen lug nuts then use a portable jack of correct
capacity placed under the frame of truck to raise
drive wheel off floor. See Lifting, Jacking, and
Blocking in Group SA for correct, safe procedures
EPX Steer Axle
for jacking the truck. Hub
Remove lug nuts and lift the tire and wheel assembly
from drive axle hub.
4. Lower truck to floor and remove jack. Position tire on press, making sure there is adequate
clearance for the tire to be pressed off of wheel.
Use suitable tooling with the hydraulic press to cor-
rectly contact the base band of tire to press it off the
wheel.
Drive Axle Install new tire. Mount all tires with identification and
Hub type markings toward outside of wheel. Tire is to be
pressed on wheel with the outer edges flush.
Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair Check all wheel lug nuts or bolts to be sure none are
loose or missing. Have missing bolts replaced and loose
Park the truck as described in Safe Parking and check
bolts tightened to the correct torque before operating the
for correct tire inflation air pressure.
truck.
Drive Tire : 1000 kPa (145 psi)-TMX, 1000
kPa (145 psi)-EPX
Steer Tire :1000 kPa (145 psi ).-TMX, 883 Inspection and Minor Repair
kPa (128 psi).-EPX
Inspect pneumatic tires and wheels carefully for:
CAUTION Low inflation pressure.
Check tire pressure from a position facing
the tread of the tire, not the side. Use a long- Damaged tires. Check tires for cuts and breaks.
handled gauge to keep your body away from Damaged wheels or loosening of the lock ring on multi-
the side. piece rims.
Wheel
Wedge
Lock
Ring
If tires are low, do not add air. Have the tire and wheel
inspected by a person trained and authorized to do
tire and wheel maintenance. The tire may require Check for loose nuts or bolts not in position.
removal and repair. Check the nuts or bolts for damage.
Incorrect (low) tire pressure can reduce the stabil-ity
of a lift truck and cause it to tip over. Check the surface of the wheels for bent flanges.
Check the condition of the drive and steer wheels and tires.
Replace parts with the correct sizes and types. See your
parts manual.
Remove objects that are imbedded in the tread. Inspect
the tires for excessive wear, cuts and breaks. Include your truck serial number when ordering
replacement parts.
WARNING
Before starting disassembly, remove the air
from the tire. Failure to remove the air from
the tire can result in serious injury.
Cracks in the wheel are caused by:
2. Remove lock ring.
Deep rim tool marks.
Lock Ring Overload on wheels.
Too much air pressure in the tires.
Wheel Using the wrong size tires.
Wedge
Check for cracks in the lock ring.
Check for cracks between the stud holes in the wheel.
Cracks are caused by:
Loose wheel nuts.
Wheel not installed correctly.
Remove wheel wedge. Wrong size or type of parts used.
Remove tire from wheel. Too much torque on the wheel fasteners. If the wheel
mounting parts are too tight, the studs or bolts can
break, causing cracks in the wheel between the
stud holes.
Too little torque on the wheel fasteners. If the wheel
mounting parts are too loose, damage to parts and
tire wear will result.
Check wedge ring for wear or damage. Corrosion buildup
will cause wear and damage to the wheel wedge
ring.
Clean the wheels. Remove rust and dirt.
5. Remove the rubber inner tube protector (flap).
Clean the tire bead seat area. Remove all rust and rubber
with a wire brush or wheel.
Clean wedge and lock rings. Make sure the seating Install the tire onto the wheel rim, against the bead seat
surface and bead seat areas are clean. area.
Put the side ring over the rim and install the lock ring as
shown.
IMPORTANT
Install washer 22.123 on tube over valve stem
before flap is installed, when specified. See
sketch. Refer to Service Parts List.
Wheel Washer
Tube
Connect air chuck and turn the tire over with the valve Mounting of Directional Tread Tire
stem down. Put 21 kPa (3 psi) of air into the tire.
All directional-tread tires are to be mounted in the correct
position with respect to the arrow cast on the side of the
tire as explained below.
Disconnect the air chuck. Use a mallet and hit the ring to
make sure the ring is fully installed. Inside
Front of truck
Inside
Front of truck
Filling Tires with Air This will adjust the regulator pressure to a low pres-
sure near zero.
Follow these procedures when putting air into tires. All
wheel and tire assemblies must be filled in a safety cage.
The hose must have an adapter that can be connected to
the valve stem.
Attach an air hose to valve stem.
Open the control valve which will let compressed air
into the tire.
At intervals, close the control valve and check the
pressure in the tire by reading the gauge. Do not put
too much pressure into the tire.
Slowly turn the cylinder valve counterclockwise (CCW)
Continue to fill the tire to the correct air pressure. See to open position.
the Operators Manual for correct tire inflation pres-
sure.
IMPORTANT
Put equal pressure in both tires of a dual
assembly. Do not put air into a tire that is
flat without first inspecting it and the wheel
for damage.
Filling Tires with Nitrogen 4. The tank gauge will now show tank pressure.
If your air supply does not have enough pressure to fill
the tire, you can use a pressurized cylinder of commercial
nitrogen gas to get the correct tire pressure. With the tire
in a safety cage, connect the nitrogen cylinder to the
valve stem with the use of an air chuck.
WARNING
Use nitrogen only. Do not use oxygen or any
other gas to fill tires. Make sure all items of
equipment used (nitrogen cylinder, regulator,
Turn the regulator valve clockwise (CW) until the
gauges, hoses) are UL approved and in good
regulator gauge reads the correct tire pressure. Fill
condition. Use the correct regulator and hose
the tire with nitrogen.
for the pressures that are necessary.
Turn the tank valve clockwise (CW) and close the valve. Checking and Adjusting Tire Pressure
WARNING
Before you add air pressure to the tire, make
sure the lock ring is correctly positioned in
the rim and wheel wedge. The lock ring can
separate from the rim with enough force to
cause injury or death.
WARNING
Use nitrogen only. Do not use oxygen or any
other gas to fill tires.
GROUP 23
BRAKES
Section 1
Description
(See illustration on the next page.)
The service brake pedal operates a master cylinder
mounted on the front cowl.
The master cylinder operates a caliper assembly centrally
mounted on the two drive axle housings.
When the caliper assembly is activated, its pads grip the
brake discs mounted on the inboard end of each drive
axle pinion shaft. Friction betwen the pads and disks
slows or stops rotation of the drive axle.
There is no power assist for the service brake.
The parking brake handle operates a ratchet and cable that
closes or releases the caliper assembly.
See Group 20,Drive Axle, for more detail.
TMX Parking Brake and Linkage to Brake Caliper TMX Reservoir, Pedal, Master Cylinder and Linkage
Section 2
Fluid Check, Fill, and Bleed
Inspect brake fluid level in reservoir through window in Park truck on level floor. Put direction control in neu-
left cowl cover. A flashlight may be needed. tral. Lower forks to floor, tilt forward, and apply
parking brake.
If fluid level is below full mark, remove cowl cover as
described in Group 38 and fill reservoir to full mark with Attach a clear hose to a bleed screw on the brake cal-
DOT 3 fluid. iper. Place the other end of the hose in a vessel con-
taining fluid.
Fill the brake fluid reservoir.
Open the bleed screw.
Pump the brake pedal until the fluid flowing from the
hose is free of bubbles.
Reservoir
Window
Bleeding
Continue pumping the brakes and tighten the bleed
Bleed brakes when: screw.
The brake pedal feels spongy or low. Repeat for the other caliper bleed screw.
The master cylinder, caliper, or brake lines have been Operate the brake pedal at various rates. If the pedal
leaking, repaired, or replaced. feels spongy or low, bleed the lines again.
Troubleshooting indicates that air has been intro- Refill the reservoir to the full mark.
duced into the system.
NOTE Bleed Screw
Make sure that brake pedal freeplay Clear Bleeder
is correctly set before bleeding the Hose
brakes.
Bleed Screw
Section 3
Replace the brake pedal components as shown in Figures Loose the pedal stop bolt of inching and adjust pedal
1 and 2 using fastener torques where shown. Also use the height to be 1255mm.
following notes: Torque the stop bolt and nut 20-25 Nm(14-18 ftlb).
Clean the reservoir and master cylinder hoses and fit-
tings. Make sure no contaminants enter the braking Freeplay Adjustment(EPX)
system.
When the brake pedal linkage is properly adjusted, brak-ing
Adjust pedal free play and micro-switch as described in
should begin only after the pedal is depressed a certain
Pedal Adjustmenton this page.
distance, This is Freeplay is Adjusted as follows :
After re-assembly and adjustment, the brake system
Loosen the jam nut on the rod brake master cylinder
must be bled; see Section 2 in this Group. After
(Figure 2).
bleeding, check all fluid connections for leaks and
test brakes completely before returning truck to ser- Depress the brake pedal 4~6mm (0.16~0.24 in).
vice.
Adjust the rod until you feel the push rod make clear-
Note orientation of pedal spring. Upper (shorter) end ance with the cylinder piston.
catches in cowl bracket. Lower (longer) end catches
on pin in link.
Pedal Adjustment(TMX)
With all components replaced and fasteners tightened to
correct torque, adjust the pedal as follows:
Adjust pedal stop screw (item F) to provide 1-3 mm
(0.04-0.12 in) of free play.
When free play is adjusted, tighten the jam nut on the
stop screw to set the distance.
Adjust micro-switch to activate just before end of pedal
free play. See Group 13 for brake switch check and
adjustments.
SM 715, Jun 05 Pedal and Master Cylinder Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment 23-3-1
Group 23, Brakes
Torque:
20-25 N.m
(177-221 in-lb)
Torque:
40-45 N.m
(30-33 ft-lb)
Torque:
8-10 N.m
(71-88 in-lb)
Torque:
20-25 N.m
(177-221 in-lb)
(4 fasteners)
23-3-2 Pedal and Master Cylinder Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment SM 715, Jun 05
Group 23, Brakes
SM 715, Jun 05 Pedal and Master Cylinder Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment 23-3-3
NOTE :
Section 4
Brake Caliper Removal and
Replacement
Park the truck on a level surface and lower the upright Replace brake as shown in Figure 1:
completely. Mount brake over disk.
Set mounting bolts in place and torque to 0.5-2 N.m
Raise and block the upright for better access as
(0.4-1.5 ft-lb).
described in Group SA.
Replace tube assemblies at the compression fit-tings.
Return all controls to neutral and turn key switch to Do not overtighten.
OFF position. Press brake pedal to align brake and disk.
Block the wheels. Torque mounting bolts to 60-65 N.m (44-48 ftlb).
See Section 3 for procedures to remove brake pedal and
Replace rear cover. Torque top bolts to 60-65 N.m (44-
master cylinder. See Section 6 for brake overhaul proce-
48 ft-lb); torque bottom nut to 170-190 N.m (125-
dures.
140 ft-lb).
IMPORTANT
Brake Removal
Both sides of brake must be checked and
Disconnect tube assemblies from brake at the com- fully refilled with proper lubricant. See
pression fittings shown in Figure 2. Move tubing out brake bleeding Section in this Group.
of
the way; disconnect from the tee if necessary.
Remove the cotter pin from the parking brake caliper
clevis (see Section 5).
Remove bolts and washers from brake mounting bracket.
Lift the caliper assembly from the transaxle.
To remove the brake rotors:
Slide the left-side rotor off of the splined shaft and
lift out.
Repeat for opposite rotor.
Inspect axle seals per procedures in Group Tran-
saxle. Replace if worn, leaking, or damaged.
Torque:
60-65 N.m
Caliper Assembly
(44-48 ft-lb)
Front Cover
Brake
Disks
Drive Axle
Torque: Assembly
170-190 N.m
(125-140 ft-lb)
Tube
Assembly
Compression
Fitting
Brake Rotors
Section 5
Parking Brake Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment
Remove and replace parking brake components as shown Tighten adjustment set nut until all clearance between
in the illustration. pads and disks is removed.
Loosen set nut 1/2 turn. This allows approximately 1
Adjustment(TMX) mm (0.03 in) gap between brake and pad.
Tighten jam nut.
Parking brake must be adjusted after removal and
replace-ment and at every PM. Adjust parking brake by tightening or loosening the
operators adjustor in the brake handle so that the
Install parking brake assembly and adjust cable so that
truck holds on 15% grade.
caliper lever is horizontal.
See Group 13 for parking brake switch check and
adjustment.
Hand Lever
Assembly Torque:
240-300 N.m
(177-221 ft-lb)
Parking Brake
Switch
Torque:
30-32 N.m
(22-26 ft-lb)
Caliper
Lever
Set Nut
Jam Nut
Release handle
Switch
Set Nut
Jam Nut
Section 6
Brake Overhaul
IMPORTANT
Brake carrier and lining assemblies must be
replaced when lining material is less than 0
.67mm (0.060 in).
Disassembly Assembly
Remove parking brake jam and adjustment nuts from the Slide the brake valves in place on the brake shoe piv-ots.
adjustment bolt and washer.
Set the mounting brackets in position and install pivot
Remove the parking brake lever arm with adjustment retainer nuts; torque 115-129 N.m (85-95 ft-lb).
bolt and washer.
Remove the pad retainer nut from the sleeve and repeat Carrier and Lining Assembly
for opposite side.
Insert the outer carrier and lining assembly between the
Push brake sleeves into bushings and remove carrier and brake shoe pivots. Position the carrier against brake
lining assemblies. valve.
NOTE
Caliper Disassembly Apply a thin coat of an anti-seize compound
Remove the nuts securing the brake valves and brake to the brake sleeves before installing to car-
shoe pivots in the mounting brackets. rier and liner assemblies.
Pull the mounting brackets apart from the brake valves Install the sleeves through valve bushings and insert
and brake shoe pivots. threaded end of sleeves through the outer carrier and
lining assembly.
Parts Inspection Install pad retainer nuts to sleeves; torque 75-85 N.m
(101-115 ft-lb).
Brake carrier and lining assemblies must be replaced
when lining material is less than 0 .67mm (0.060 in). Install spacer plate between two carrier and lining
assemblies and in the center groove of the actuating
All parts must be clean and free of dust and chips before
pins.
assembly. Thoroughly clean all drilled passages, seal
grooves, and threads in the brake valves. If parts are dam- Install the inner carrier and liner assembly between the
aged or worn, replace the brake valve. outer carrier and lining assembly and the center
spacer plate.
Clean brake valves with solvent:
Check all cylinder bores for nicks, scratches, or NOTE
corrosion and blend with crocus cloth. Apply a thin coat of an anti-seize compound
Check all fluid passages and grooves and clean to the actuator pins before installing to brake
remaining dirt and fluid completely out. valves.
Inspect piston assemblies for scratches and nicks and
blend with a crocus cloth. Replace the valve if piston Install two actuator pins into brake valve on side of
is badly scratched. parking brake lever arm.
Check actuating pins for grooves. Pins with light Install adjustment bolt and washer with parking brake
grooves may be rotated so grooved portion is oppo- lever arm through brake sleeves, spacers, and carrier
site the end of the carrier and lining assemblies. and lining assemblies.
Replace deeply grooved actuating pins. Install parking brake adjustment and jam nuts, do not
Bushings should be flush with inside machined sur-face torque. See Section 5 for parking brake adjustment.
of the valve. Press bushings flush if necessary. If removed, install bleeder screws to valves (torque 4.5-11
N.m [3.3-8.3 ft-lb]). See Section 4 for procedures to
Lubricate piston seals lightly with automotive brake replace and adjust the brake.
fluid or silicon grease compatible with brake fluid.
Do not use petroleum-based oils or lubricants.
Bushing
.
Pad Retainer Nut; torque 75-85 N m
(101-115 ft-lb) Bleeder Screw; torque
.
4.5-11 N m (3.3-8.3 ft-lb)
Parking Brake Adjustment and Jam Nuts
. Actuating Pin
(Jam nut torque; 31-37 N m [25-28 ft-lb])
Spacer Fastener
Washer
GROUP 25/26
STEERING
Section 1
Steering System Specifications and Description
Specifications Description
Steering System Type: Load sensing hydrostatic power All truck models have a hydrostatic power steering sys-
steering with variable ratio.(TMX Truck) tem, which is supplied with oil pressure from the main
hydraulic system pump. The steering handwheel operates
Steering System Type: Dynamic signal load sensing
the power steering gear (steering control valve) shown on
steering with variable ratio.(EPX Truck)
page 2, which directs oil flow to the steering cylinder on
Steering System Relief Pressure Setting: 8340-8830 kPa the steer axle. The steering cylinder operates the steering
(1210-1280 psi). linkage and steer wheel described on page 3.
Steer Cylinder Type: Double acting, piston-type. A steering system pressure relief valve, contained in the
steer gear assembly, prevents over-pressurization of the
Steer Axle: Single wheel (optional dual-wheel) mounted steering system. The pressure relief setting can be tested
on trunnion at center rear of truck.
using the gaugeinserted into the pressure line into the
steering gear.
Service Intervals
The steering gear shaft is connected to the handwheel by
Check the steering system relief pressure annually or after means of a jointed shaft. When the steering handwheel
every 2000 hours of operation. Make a visual inspection turns, it causes the steering gears spool valve to shift
of steering control unit hydraulic fittings periodically to from its closed neutral position to a turn position. This
ensure that the fittings are tight with no leakage. shift-ing of the spool directs flow to one end or other of
the steering cylinder, depending on the direction of the
turn. The amount of flow, and the sharpness of the turn,
Fastener Torques depend on how far the handwheel is rotated. The more
rapidly the handwheel turns, the more quickly the flow,
Steering Handwheel Nut: 35-40 N.m (25.5-29.5 ft-lb)
and the turn, occur.
Steering Column Cover Hex Bolts: 2-3 N.m (18-27 in.lb;
The low pressure oil from the opposite side of the steering
1.5-2.25 ft-lb)
cylinder is returned through the opposite port in the steer-
Directional Control Base Lock Nut: 0.8-1 N.m (7-9 in.lb; ing gear.
0.6-0.75 ft-lb)
As the steering handwheel stops turning, centering
Directional Control Base Flange Capscrew: 3.5-4.0 N.m springs in the valve automatically center the spool,
(2.5-2.9 ft-lb) stopping the flow of oil to the cylinder.
Ignition Switch Ring Nut: 10-14 N.m (7.3-10.3 ft-lb) Stops in the steer cylinder limit the how far the steer
wheels can be turned. It takes 5 turns of the hand wheel to
Tilt Lock Assembly Base-to-Cowl Bolts: 20-25 N.m
turn from stop to stop.
(14.8-18.5 ft-lb)
In the event of a pump failure, the steering gear acts as a
Orbitrol Bracket Bolts: 34-38 N.m (25-28 ft-lb)
limited emergency steering pump powered by manual
Lower Column Assembly Base-to-Steering Gear Bolts: rotation of the handwheel. An internal check valve auto-
34-38 N.m (25-28 ft-lb) matically closes to divert the manually-generated oil flow
to the proper port of the steer cylinder. The handwheel
Universal Joint Pinch Bolt: 25-30 N.m (18.5-22 ft-lb)
turning effort is considerably higher, however, than with
Wiring Harness Bracket Bolts: 11-13 N.m (8-9.5 ft-lb) power steering.
The column tilt-lock mechanism allows the operator to The column cover can be removed for service to steering
adjust the steering column. The column tilt lever knob column components. The entire column can be removed
releases the adjustment setting and the column returns to for service or replacement. The steering gear, attached to
the up position by the use of springs. The tilt lock mecha- the base of the column, can be removed without
nism, the directional control lever, and the ignition switch disassem-bling the other parts of the steering column.
are protected by the steering column cover.
Horn Button
Column
Hand Wheel
Horn
Contact
Ring
Tilt Lock
Key Assembly
Switch Boot
Tilt Lock
Steer Valve
(hydraulic lines on
page 4)
Steer Column and Steer Valve
(TMX Truck) A sensor mounted above the steer trunnion shaft, signals
The steer cylinder rod operates a drag link which pivots the position of the wheel to the electronic control, which
the steer trunnion and steer wheel mounted to it. then creates a speed differential between the two drive
motors to facilitate cornering.
Steer Trunnion
Mounting Plate
Steer Trunnion
Bearings
Steer
Cylinder
(hydraulic
lines on
page 4)
Steer Trunnion
Silent block
Steer Axle
Assembly
TMX Truck
Torque to 40 - 45 N-M
(30 - 33 lbs-ft)
Torque to 20 - 30 N-M
(15-22 lbs-f t)
Section 2
Steering System Troubleshooting
Section 3
Wire Harness
Key Switch &Turn Signal SW
Wire Harness
Directional Control SW
SM 715, Jun 05 Steering Column and Component Removal and Replacement 25-3-1
Group 25, Steering
CAUTION Remove the lock ring nut securing the key switch to the
lower cover. Label all wires and terminals for cor-
SAFE PARKING. Before working on truck: rect reconnection when reassembling.
Park truck on a hard, level, and solid
surface, such as a concrete floor with no
gaps or breaks.
Put upright in vertical position and fully
lower the forks or attachment.
Put all controls in neutral. Turn key switch
OFF and remove key.
Apply the parking brake and block the
wheels.
25-3-2 Steering Column and Component Removal and Replacement SM 715, Jun 05
Group 25, Steering
Unplug the horn contact ring wire from the terminal on Lift the directional control lever and boot off the diecast
the bottom of the handwheel. base.
Using a 2.5 mm allen wrench, remove the four socket Unplug wires from directional switches. Label all wires
head bolts holding the two halves of the column and terminals for correct connection when
cover together. Remove the top cover. Gently pull reassembling. Remove the direction control switches
the bottom cover away. by removing the mounting screws on the base.
SM 715, Dec 04 Steering Column and Component Removal and Replacement 25-3-3
Group 25, Steering
Column Tilt Lock Assembly Removal (TMX) Steering Gear and Lower Steering
NOTE
Column Removal(TMX)
The tilt lock assembly is not serviceable; only NOTE
the return springs are serviceable. The tilt Lower steer column is not serviceable. It
lock assembly should be removed only for should be removed only for replacement as a
replacement as a complete assembly. new assembly.
SeeHand Wheel, Horn ContactRing, and Direc-tional Put a pan under the truck to catch hydraulic fluid which
Control Assembly Removal to remove the steering will drip when fittings are loosened. Label the four
hand wheel, horn ring, and directional con-trol hose fittings of the steering gear to make sure they
assembly. are reassembled correctly. Loosen and remove the
Unplug thekey switch anddirectional control switches. hydraulic fittings at the steering gear. Cap the ends to
Label all wires for correct reassembly. Dis-connect the prevent fluid leaks. Cap the steering gear ports to
key and directional control wiring har-ness from the prevent dust and debris from getting into the steering
main harness at lower right of cowl. gear. Keep hydraulic ports and hoses clean.
25-3-4 Steering Column and Component Removal and Replacement SM 715, Jun 05
Group 25, Steering
Remove the bolts to detach the steering gear from the Loosen the pinch bolt of the lower universal joint
lower steering column. connection.
NOTE
Wiring harness
The tilt lock assembly is not serviceable; only connector
the return springs are serviceable. The tilt
lock assembly should be removed only for
replacement as a complete assembly.
Raise the operators seat deck and lift out the floor plate.
Remove the left, right, and center cowl covers from
under the dash. See removal and replacement proce-
dures in Group 38.
See Hand Wheel, Horn Contact Ring, and Direc-tional
Control Assembly Removal to remove the steering
hand wheel, horn ring, and directional con-trol
assembly. Gently lift the instrument pod up exposing the
Unplug the ignition switch and directional control switches. harness connector. Unscrew jack screw in con-
Label all wires for correct reassembly. Dis-connect the nector and unplug the connector from the instru-
ignition and directional control wiring harness from the ment pod.
main harness at lower right of cowl.
SM 715, Dec 04 Steering Column and Component Removal and Replacement 25-3-5
Group 25, Steering
Remove the screws securing the dash panel to the Steer Column and Component
cowl.
Replacement
Dash panel
These steps cover the procedures for reinstallation of the
steering column including the steering gear, the tilt lock
assembly, directional control assembly, ignition switch,
and steering hand wheel and horn.
IMPORTANT
Make sure all parts are clean and dry before
Cowl reassembling.
It may be necessary to assemble the steering
column in place and hand tighten fittings so
that the correct alignment of the entire col-
umn and parts can be checked.
Once you have the correct alignment, torque
all fittings to their correct specifications.
25-3-6 Steering Column and Component Removal and Replacement SM 715, Dec 04
Group 25, Steering
Coat the splines of the lower assembly with alight coat Directional Control Assembly Reassembly
of anti-seize lubricant and insert into the univer-sal
joint pinch connector of the upper assembly. Slip the lever boot onto the lever if it has been removed.
Match the skip tooth on the spline with spline on
uni-versal joint. Torque the pinch bolt to 25-30 Nm
(18.5-22.25 ft-lb).
Reconnect the clean hydraulic fluid lines to the clean
steering gear. Make sure the hoses are reconnected
to the correct ports. Torque the fittings per Group 40,
Hydraulic Fitting Tightening Procedure.
SM 715, Jun 05 Steering Column and Component Removal and Replacement 25-3-7
Group 25, Steering
Apply a thin coat of grease in the bore of the direc-tional mounted on the steering column, connect the
control lever. Slip the lever onto the directional con-tinuity meter from the Normally Open
control base. terminal to vehicle ground.
Rotate the directional control lever in the forward
direction (push lever up) until a #8 (or 4 mm)
screw can be inserted into the middle detent on
the lever.
Loosen the mounting screw on the forward switch
and adjust the switch box to achieve conti-nuity
through the switch.
Remove #8 (4 mm) screw and return lever to neu-
tral detent. Switch must break continuity, If
switch does not break continuity, it must be read-
justed using the above steps.
When adjustment is correct, torque switch box
mounting screws to 0.8-1.0 Nm (7-9 in-lb; 0.6-
0.73 ft-lb).
Repeat procedure for Reverse switch.
Tighten the capscrew/clamp of the directional control
lever assembly to 3.5-4 Nm (2.5-2.9 ft-lb).
Directional Control Assembly and Key
Clean the capscrew and apply Loctite 262 before
applying torque. Switch Replacement
Disconnect the battery.
Adjust the directional control using the following
illustration: Slip the directional control assembly onto the steer-ing
column shaft.
25-3-8 Steering Column and Component Removal and Replacement SM 715, Dec 04
Group 25, Steering
Set the key switch into the mounting hole on the lower Steering Hand Wheel Replacement
half of the column cover. Tighten the lock ring nut to
lo-14 Nm (7.5-10.3 ft-lb). Reconnect the horn contact ring wire from the base of
the handwheel to the bottom of the horn button.
Slip the horn contact ring onto the steering column. The
groove in the ring should be on the lower portion of
Horn
the ring when it is replaced on the column. The
Wire
terminal should be on the right-hand side of the
muck.
Join both halves of the cover over the upper column. The
parting line of the boot must be aligned with the parting
line of the two cover halves. Set the direc-tional control
lever boot into the correct position. The horn ring
contact should be positioned so that the two
cover halves fit the groove in the ring. Tighten the
four socket bolts to 2-3 Nm (1.5-2.25 ft-lb).
Set the horn button into place and pop it into position
carefully. The horn symbol should be parallel to the
CLARK lettering on the hand wheel.
Reconnect the battery.
Replace the center cowl cover over the steering col-
umn. See Group 38 for instructions to replace the
cowl covers. Torque the screws to 8-10 Nm (5.5-7.5
ft-lb).
SM 715, Jun 05 Steering Column and Component Removal and Replacement 25-3-9
Group 25, Steering
IMPORTANT
If you set the column loosely into place to
assure correct alignment, recheck that all
mounting brackets, the universal pinch joint,
and all fasteners are torqued to their correct
limits. See the individual steps in the reas-
sembly procedures to find torque limits.
25-3-10 Steering Column and Component Removal and Replacement SM 715, Jun 05
Group 25, Steering
Section 4
Steering System Relief Pressure Check and Adjustment
WARNING
Do not use your hands to check for hydraulic
leakage. Use a piece of cardboard or paper to
search for leaks. Escaping fluid under pres-
sure can penetrate the skin causing serious
injury. Relieve pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connec-
tions before applying pressure. Keep hands
and body away from pinholes and nozzles
which eject fluids under high pressure. If any
fluid is injected into the skin, it must be sur-
SM 715, Dec 04 Steering System Relief Pressure Check and Adjustment 25-4-1
Group 25, Steering
or
To increase
To decrease
Put the key in the key switch and turn it On. Disconnect the tee and pressure gauge, reconnect lines,
and reinstall the adjustment port plug.
Turn the steering handwheel in one direction until
steering cylinder reaches its stop (relief bypass). Test drive the truck and insure that the steering is
Hold steering handwheel in relief position until pres- performing satisfactory.
sure reading is taken, and then release. Turn key
switch Off. Pressure should read 8340-8830kPa
(1210~1280psi).
To adjust the steering pressure relief to 8340-8830kPa
(1210~1280psi):
25-4-2 Steering System Relief Pressure Check and Adjustment SM 715, Jun 05
Group 25, Steering
Section 5
IMPOTANT
Before removing any component for overhaul, make sure the correct repair parts, seals, and gasket sets
are available.
NOTE
The following material does not show the load sensing port on the steering gear (steering control unit).
The port is located in the center of the other four ports. The load sensing port requires no special over-
haul procedures.
Disassembly
In repair keep all parts clean. Be sure the steering unit is
thoroughly cleaned and free of dirt and debris prior to dis-
assembly.
Place the steering unit in the holding tool and remove the
Assembly tool for cardan shaft
screws in the end cover (6-plus one special screw).
Lift the gerotor set(with spacer if fitted) off the unit. Take Remove O-ring.
out the two O-rings.
Remove cardan shaft. Shake out the check valve ball( 8 mm)
Shake out the two anticavitation check valve balls.(if
equipped)
Take care to keep the cross pin in the sleeve and spool
horizontal.
The pin can be seen through the open end of the spool.
Press the spool inwards and the sleeve, ring, bearing races
and needle bearing will be pushed out of the housing
together.
Take the ring, bearing races and needle bearing from Carefully press the spool out of the sleeve.
sleeve and spool. The outer(thin) bearing race can some-
times "stick" in the housing, therefore check that it has
come out.
Press out the cross pin. Use the special screw from the
end cover.
Screw out the plug using and 6 mm hexagon L wrench. The pressure relief valve is now disassembled.
Remove seal washers.
Line up the spring set. Guide the ring down over the sleeve.
WARNING
The ring should be able to rotate free of the
springs.
Assemble Pattern For Standard Bearings Press and turn the O-ring / kin-ring into position in the
1 housing.
2
4 2. Needle bearing
WARNING
Fit the spool set holding the cross pin hori-
zontal.
The spool set will push out the assembly tool guide. The Place the distributor plate so that the channel holes match
Oring and kin-ring are now in position. the holes in the housing.
Turn the steering unit until the bore is vertical again. Put
Guide the cardan shaft down into the bore so that the slot
the check valve ball into the hole indicated by the arrow.
is parallel with the connection flange.
Fit the gerotor assembly on the cardan shaft. Place the end cover in position.
Fit the special screw with washer and place it in the hole
WARNING shown.
Fit the rotor and cardan shaft so that a tooth
base in the rotor is positioned in relation to
the shaft slot as shown. Turn the stator so
that the seven through holes match the hous-
ing.
Place the dust seal ring in the housing. Ther dust seal ring Fit the piston.
must be placed only after the pressure relief valve has
been fitted.
Fit the dust seal ring in the housing using special tool and
a plastic hammer.
Install the plug with dust seal into the housing using an 8
mm hexagon L wrench.
5.1 1 kgf.m(37 7 lbf.ft)
Priority Valve Pull out the plug with seal ring (alu.) and spring.
Tools
Torque wrench
Hexagon (Allen) socket 8 mm
Hexagon socket(12 point) 22 mm
Open-end spanner 22 mm
Nylon pin
Allen wrench 8 mm
These tools are not available from CLARK. Press out the spool using the nylon pin.
Disassembly Cleaning
Screw out the PP plug using the 8 mm hexagon Allen Clean all parts carefully in cleaning solvent.
Wrench. Remove the seal ring (alu.)
Inspection and Replacement
Check all parts carefully and make any replacements nec-
essary. All seal rings must be replaced.
Lubrication
Before assembly, lubricate all parts with hydraulic oil.
Assembly
Loosen the LS plug using the 22 mm open-end spanner. Guide the spool into the bore. Use the nylon pin to center
the spool in the bore.
Put in the PP plug. Remember seal ring. Tighten the LS plug with a torque wrench using a 22 mm
hexagon socket.
5 1 kgf.m (36 7 lbf.ft)
Section 6
NOTE
DUAL-WHEEL and SINGLE-WHEEL STEER AXLES.
This Section shows overhaul procedures for a single-wheel steer axle.
However, the procedures and torque specifications can be applied to the
dual-wheel steer axle as well.
Nut and
Cotter Pin
Torque
65-75 ft-lb
(89-103 N-m).
Rod End
Ball Stud
Spindle Nut
Hub Cap
Steer Wheel Bearing Lubrication Clean and inspect the bearing cups and cones for wear
and other damage. Replace if necessary.
and Replacement
NOTE
To clean, repack and adjust bearings:
Always replace damaged bearing cups and
Be sure that truck is parked and blocked up correctly to cones as a set.
raise the steer wheel off the floor.
If bearings require replacement, remove the grease seal
Remove the wheel and tire assembly. (Place a block of
and the inner bearing cone using a brass drift pin or
wood under the tire to prevent rotation of the wheel
rod to drive the bearing and seal out of the hub.
when loosening the lug bolts. Use a pry bar under
Grease seal may be first removed by using a puller
the tire to help move the wheel on and off the wheel
or prying out of the bore in hub (damage is unimpor-
hub.)
tant; install new seal at assembly). Use a standard
IMPORTANT puller to remove the bearing cups.
It is recommended that you first remove the Install new bearing cups by pressing into wheel hub. Be
wheel when servicing the bearings. The sure cups are fully seated in bearing bore.
heavy weight of the wheel and tire can cause
damage to the grease seal when the wheel Pack the bearings with grease and install the inner bearing
hub is moved on the spindle. It also makes in the hub.
the work simpler and easier. Recommended greasing procedure:
Use MP grease NLG # 2.
Remove hub cap from wheel hub. Pack bearings with grease before assembly.
Clean the excess grease from around the spindle nut. Pack cavity in hub between bearings one-half full
with grease at assembly.
Loosen and remove the spindle nut.
Put the hub on the spindle. Be careful not to damage seal
Remove the outer bearing cone. lip when moving the hub over the end of spindle and
Pull the wheel hub off the spindle. Hold the hub firmly threads.
to avoid dragging the grease seal at the back side Install the outer wheel bearing after it has been packed
across the threads on spindle end. with grease.
Clean the old grease out of center of wheel hub. Install NEW spindle nut. Adjust spindle nut and bearing
as explained on page 3.
Replace hub cap and remove truck from blocks.
Cup, Outer
Hub Cap
Spindle Nut
Cone, Outer
Torque
230-244 N-m
(170-180 ft-lb)
but follow full
adjustment proce-
dure on page 3.
Hub
Cup, Inner
Cone, Inner
Seal
Steer Angle Sensor Removal and Display will read "SET STEER O-POS"
Replacement Press "ENTER" button
Adjust the steer wheel to where it appears to be
centered
Description
Press "ENTER" button
The steer angle sensor is mounted atop the steer axle trun- Press "OUT button
ion assembly. This device helps the drive motor control
Display will read "ARE YOU SURE"
generate an efficient speed differential between the two
"YES=ENTER" "NO=OUT"
drive motors when the truck is cornering,
Press "ENTER" button (this stores the value to be
The steer angle sensor is a potentiometer that translates used for Steering 0 position)
the angle of rotation of the steer angle into a voltage level
Display will read "CONFIG MENU" ADJUST-
read by the Dual AC control. When the steer wheel is
MENT
straight ahead (0 turn angle) the input signal to the con-
trol should be at the mid point. As the vehicle turns left, Press "ENTER" button
this input signal decreases. As the vehicle turns right, the Display will read "SET POT BRK MIN"
input signal increases. Press "ROLL UP" button (5) times
Display will read "MAX STEER LEFT"
Check and Adjustment Turn steer wheel all the way lo the left
Press "ENTER" button
CAUTION
Press "OUT button
Before any adjustments are done, safely jack
up the truck, block the drive wheels off the Display will read "ARE YOU SURE"
floor, disconnect the battery, and discharge "YES=ENTER" "NO=OUT"
the capacitors as described in Group SA Press "ENTER" button (this stores the value to be
used for steering max left)
Use the following method to adjust the steer angle sensor
Display will read "CONFIG MENU" ADJUST-
with the handset:
MENT
(Detailed handset operation instructions are in Group 19.)
Press "ENTER" button
Disconnect the dash display harness from the con-trol
Display will read "SET POT BRK MW
panel
Press "ROLL UP" button (4) times
Plug handset into plug "B" of the control
Display will read "MAX STEER RIGHT"
Plug in the battery
Turn steer wheel all the way to the right
Turn the key switch On
Press "ENTER" button
Handset will go through startup and display soft-ware
version Press "OUT button
Press both the "ROLL UP" and "PARAM Display will read "ARE YOU SURE"
SET Up" buttons (top outside buttons) simulta- "YES=ENTER" "NO=OUT'''
neously. Press "ENTER" button (this stores the value to be
Display will read "CONFIG MENU' "SET used for steering max right)
MODEL" Display will read "CONFIG MENU ADJUST-
Press the roll down button once MENT
Display will read "CONFIG MENU" ADJUST- Press "OUT" button
MENT Display will show software version
Press "ENTER" button Turn the key switch Off and remove the tester cord
Display will read "SET POT BRK MIN" from the control
Press "ROLL UP" button (6) times Plug the dash display harness into the "B" plug of the
control
Torque to 40 - 45 N-M
(30 - 33 Lbs/Ft)
Potentiometer leads
point toward front of
truck Make sure that the
potentiometer hole is
Torque to 20 - 30 N-M
centered above the steer
(15-22 Lbs/Ft)
potentiometer drive screw
For best access, remove counterweight as described in Removal and Replacement. Replacement is reverse order:
Group 38. C. Remove and replace steer cylinder as described
Raise and block rear of truck. previously.
Trunnion mounting bolts.
Remove wheel as described in Group 22. Trunnion assembly.
Removal and Replacement. Replacement is reverse Replacement Note: If necessary, replace trunnion
order: bearings and linkage as described in on following pages
Hydraulic fittings. before replacing trunnion assembly.
Replacement note: Clean fittings. See Group 40,
Hydraulic Fitting Tightening Procedure.
Cotter pin and nut.
Steer cylinder.
Torque
89-103 N.m
(65-75 ft-lb)
B
Torque
339-381 N.m D
(251-280 ft-lb)
C B
Torque
A 89-103 N.m
(65-75 ft-lb)
D
Torque F
.
20-25 N m
(14-18 ft-lb)
E
Torque
.
20-25 N m
(14-18 ft-lb)
Section 7
IMPOTANT
Before removing any component for overhaul, make sure the correct
repair parts, seals, and gasket sets are available.
Preparation For Disassembly 6. Remove and discard the tube seal, rod U-cup seal,
and rod wiper from the gland.
IMPORTANT
Overhaul tilt cylinders only in a clean, dust-
free location, using clean tools and equip-
Cylinder Inspection
ment. Dirt or grit will damage the Carefully clean all parts in an approved solvent and
highlymachined surfaces and will result in place on a clean surface.
leakage or premature failure of components.
Cleanliness of the hydraulic circuit is Check the piston and rod for damage. Look for gouges,
extremely important to the proper operation scratches, corrosion, or evidence of unusual wear.
and maintenance of the system. Be sure the Minor surface damage may be repaired by use of
work area is clean. fine abrasion cloth or stoning. Deeper damage will
require replacement of piston rod assembly. Be sure
Before disassembly, the exterior of the tilt cylinder the threads on the rod are undamaged.
should be carefully cleaned to remove all dirt and Inspect the cylinder tube internal bore for wear,
grease accumulation. scratches or other damage. Deep gouges or pitted
surfaces require replacement of parts. Check the out-
Be sure all hydraulic oil has been removed from the side of the entire cylinder for damage. Inspect all
cylinder. Stroking the piston rod will help force the welds for cracks. Inspect the ports to be sure they are
oil out. free of contamination and that the threads are clean
Before starting disassembly, the tilt cylinder should be and not damaged.
carefully examined to determine if there is any Put a light coating of hydraulic fluid on all parts. If parts
evidence of external damage. are to be left disassembled for awhile, they should be
covered with a clean cloth.
Cylinder Disassembly
The tilt cylinder can be held by clamping the base end or
Cylinder Reassembly
the tube in a vise while disassembling. Install piston rod wiper and rod U-cup, and tube seal in the
gland. Make sure U-cup and wiper are installed in
IMPORTANT
proper orientation as shown in the illustration.
Do not use excessive force when clamping on
the tube. Install tube seal, shear ring, tube end back up seal, and
tube end seal on gland.
Remove the external retaining ring from the gland.
Replace the piston packing and expand ring..
Push the gland assembly into the cylinder tube until the
tube end seal ring and backup ring come off the Install gland on piston rod. Use gentle pressure and
gland and the shear ring becomes accessible. careful movements to avoid damage to the U-cup
seal and rod wiper when these parts are moved over
Pry under the rins outer edge with a soft metal pick and the piston rod end.
pull the ring from its groove and out of the tube.
NOTE
Carefully pull the rod and piston assembly and gland
from the cylinder tube. Remove gland from rod. Reassemble cylinder carefully to prevent
damage to seals.
WARNING
Install piston and rod assembly. Be careful not to
The use of compressed air to blow the piston
damage the piston seals when installing the piston
out of the barrel is not recommended. High-
into end of cylinder tube.
pressure air can result in piston and rod
being ejected at high velocity (explosively), Insert gland assembly over rod and into cylinder tube,
causing severe injury to personnel and prop- compressing the shear ring to fit into the tube. Push
erty damage. gland inward until shear ring snaps into its groove in
the tube.
Remove and discard the piston packing and expand ring
Install external retainer ring.
from the piston.
Check the assembly by making sure the piston slides
freely within the cylinder.
Grease Fitting
Dust Cover
Ball Stud
Ball Stud
Retainer
Cap
Piston
Piston Packing
Expand Ring
Gland
Tube Seal
Shear Ring
Rod
Grease Fitting
Section 8
Steering Axle Wheel Bearing Maintenance and Adjustment
(EPX)
Wheel Bearing Check.........................................................................................................................1
Wheel Bearing Lubrication................................................................................................................1
Bearing Disassembly.............................................................................................................................2
Bearing Reassembly..............................................................................................................................3
Wheel Bearing Adjustment................................................................................................................4
IMPOTANT
Before removing any component for overhaul, make sure the correct repair parts, seals, and gasket sets
are available.
SM 715, Jun 05 Steering Axle Wheel Bearing Maintenance and Adjustment (EPX) 25-8-1
Group 25, Steering
Knuckle
Grease Seal
Hub
Bearing Bearing
Washer
Nut
Hub cab
Cotter Pin
25-8-2 Steering Axle Wheel Bearing Maintenance and Adjustment (EPX) SM 715, Jun 05
Group 25, Steering
Pull the hub off the knuckle. Support the hub to avoid Wheel Bearing Adjustment
dragging the grease seal at the back side across the
thread on knuckle end. The steer wheel bearings are retained and adjusted by the
wheel nut.
Clean the old grease out of center of the hub.
NOTE
Remove the inner bearing cone and grease seal.
You should clean and repack the wheel bear-
Clean and inspect the bearing cups and cones for wear or ings before performing a wheel bearing
other damage. Replace, as necessary. adjustment. See Wheel Bearing Lubricationi
in this Section for the complete procedure.
IMPORTANT
Keep serviceable bearing cups and cones
matched together. Always replace bearing WARNING
cups and cones as a set. SAFE PARKING. REFER TO PAGE 1.
Inspect grease seal for wear and damage. Replace as Make sure the truck is parked on a level, hard sur-face,
necessary. It is recommended to install a new grease the upright is fully lowered, the drive wheels are
seal whenever old ones are removed. chocked, and the steer wheels are jacked and
blocked securely. Refer to Lifting, Jacking, and
Blocking for safe procedures.
Bearing Reassembly
Remove hubcap.
NOTE
Remove and discard cotter pin.
Use Grade No. 2 EP multi-purpose grease,
Clark MS-107C. Loosen wheel nut.
Install grease seal a the knuckle. After wheel nut is loosened, hit the top of wheel to
loosen the bearings. This moves the bearings free of
Pack the bearings with grease and install the inner their seated, running position.
bearing on the kunckle.
Rotate hub or wheel counter clockwise and torque wheel
Install the hub on the knuckle. nut to 27.5-29.4 N.m (20.3-21.7 ft-lb).
Pack the bearing with grease and install on the knuckle Back wheel nut up until it is loose.
Assemble washer and castle and nut. While turning the hub or wheel counter clockwise,
torque the wheel nut to 6.9-9.8 N.m (5.1-7.2 ft-lb).
Loosen castle nut in 1/4~1/2 round after tightening
knuckle nut in 27.5~29.4 N.m (20.3~21.7 ft.lb) rotat- Back up wheel nut to nearest castellation slot and install
ing hub. new cotter pin.
Install a split pin in the first groove of a castle nut in the 10. Recheck for correct bearing adjustment by rotat-ing
loosing directing after tightening in 6.9~9.8 N.m the wheel by hand. Wheel should rotate freely or
(5.1~7.2 ft.lb) with only slight drag. Readjust bearings by adjust-
ing wheel nut as necessary to avoid binding in bear-
Install hub cap.
ings.
Bend cotter pin tabs over.
Pack the area around wheel nut with grease.
SM 715, Jun 05 Steering Axle Wheel Bearing Maintenance and Adjustment (EPX) 25-8-3
NOTE :
Section 9
Block the drive wheels of the truck and raise and block
the rear end. Remove steer wheels. See Lift-
WARNING
Heavy components can fall and cause severe
injury. Keep your body clear at all times.
Section 10
WARNING Remove the cotter pin from the bottom of the steer-ing
link pin. Steering link pin attaches steer cylinder rod
SAFE PARKING. Before working on truck: end to steering link.
Park truck on a hard, level, and solid. Link Pin
surface, such as a concrete floor with no gaps or
breaks. Bearing
Put upright in vertical position and fully lower the
forks or attachment.
Put all controls in neutral. Turn key switch OFF and Steering Link
remove key.
Apply the parking brake and block the wheels.
Washer
Cotter Pin
Steer Cylinder Removal
NOTE
The steer cylinder can be removed from the steer axle for
Mark left-side and right-side parts for cor-
overhaul or replacement without removing the steer axle
rect reassembly.
from the truck. The cylinder should be overhauled or
replaced if steering problems or troubleshooting informa- Tap steer link pin upward until it clears the steering link
tion indicate the cylinder is malfunctioning. See Group bearing and remove the pin.
25, Section 2, Steering System Troubleshooting, for Rotate the steering link away from the cylinder rod end.
steering problem diagnoses. See Section 12 in this Group
Remove steer link bearing from steering link.
for steer cylinder overhaul procedures.
Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the opposite side of the
Place a drain pan under the steer cylinder and remove steer cylinder.
the hydraulic lines from the cylinder fittings. Cap fit- Remove the four steer cylinder mounting bolts and
tings and lines to prevent fluid from leaking and to washers from the steer axle.
protect the components and hydraulic system from Cylinder is now ready to be removed from the steer axle
dust and dirt. Label hoses and fittings for correct body. Cylinder must be lifted off dowel pins positioning
reassembly. cylinder to axle body.
Mounting Bolt
Remove Fitting
Dowel Pin
WARNING Position the steering link with the cylinder rod end.
Reuse steer link bearing if still serviceable. Install
Cylinder is somewhat heavy and bulky. new bearings if scoring or wear marks are evident or
When removing cylinder from mounting be if the bearings do not operate smoothly.
prepared to lift and move the full weight of
the cylinder.
Link Pin
Mounting Bolt
Remove Fitting
Dowel Pin
Check to be sure all lube fittings are installed. Fill all
WARNING lubrication points with correct lubricant. See recom-
Cylinder is somewhat heavy and bulky. mended greasing procedure above.
When remounting cylinder to steer axle
Test function of steer cylinder before returning the truck
body, be prepared to lift and maneuver the
to service.
full weight of the cylinder as you set it into
position.
Section 11
IMPORTANT
Before removing any component for overhaul, make sure
the correct repair parts, seals, and gasket sets are available.
NOTE
The following material does not show the load sensing port
on the steering gear (steering control unit). The port is
located in the center of the other four ports. The load
sensing port requires no special overhaul procedures.
Control End
11. Remove housing from vise and place on a clean soft
cloth to protect surface finish. Use a thin-bladed
screwdriver to pry retaining ring from housing.
Parts Inspection Lubricate check ball seat and seals thoroughly before
installing seat in housing. When installing seat do
Inspect all parts for damage, cracks, broken parts, dam- not twist or damage seals. Install check ball seat in
aged threads, corrosion or erosion of surfaces, worn hous-ing; insert open end of seat first. Push check
spots, nicks or scratches. ball seat to bottom of hole.
Check all mating surfaces. Replace any parts that have Install set screw. Use a 5/16-inch Allen wrench to torque
scratches or burrs that could cause leakage. Discard all set screw to 11 Nm (100 in-lb; 8.3 ftlb). To prevent
old seals and replace with new ones. interference of parts, make sure top of set screw is
slightly below housing mounting surface.
Clean all metal parts in clean solvent. Blow dry with air.
Do not wipe dry with cloth or paper towel because lint or Assemble spool and sleeve carefully so that the spring
other matter can get into the hydraulic system and cause slots line up at the same end. Rotate spool while
damage. Do not use a coarse grit or try to file or grind sliding parts together. Some spool and sleeve sets
these parts. have identification marks ; align these marks. Test
If parts are left exposed, cover them with a clean cover to for free rotation. Spool should rotate smoothly in
prevent airborne dust from collecting on them. sleeve with finger tip force applied at splined end.
Reassembly
Refer to Service Parts Book when ordering replacement
parts. A good service policy is to replace all old seals
with new seals at overhaul.
NOTE
Lubricate all seals (with exception of new
quad ring seal) with clean petroleum jelly
such as Vaseline. Bring spring slots of both parts in line and stand parts on
Do not use excessive lubricant on seals for end of bench. Insert spring installation tool (avail-
meter (gerotor) section. able as Part No. 6000057) through spring slots of
Make sure all parts are clean and free of both parts. Position three pairs of centering springs
dust. Before assembly, lightly coat all (or two sets of 3 each) on bench so that extended
internal metal parts with oil. edge is down and arched center section is together.
In this position, insert one end of entire spring set
into spring installation tool, as shown.
Control End
Use a needle-nosed pliers to lower check ball retainer
into check valve hole of housing. Make sure retainer
is straight (not tilted on edge) in housing.
Compress extended end of centering spring set and push Install two bearing races and the needle thrust bear-ing in
into spool sleeve assembly withdrawing instal-lation the order shown.
tool at the same time.
Center the spring set in the parts so that they push down
evenly and flush with the upper surface of the spool
and sleeve.
Install pin through spool and sleeve assembly until pin
becomes flush at both sides of sleeve.
IMPORTANT
Be extremely careful that the parts do not tilt
out of position while being installed. Push
parts gently into place with slight rotating
action; keep pin nearly horizontal. Push the
spool assembly entirely within the housing
bore until the parts are flush at the meter end
or 14-hole end of housing. Do not push the
spool assembly beyond this point to prevent
the cross pin from dropping into the dis-
charge groove of the housing. With the spool
assembly in this flush position, check for free
rotation within the housing by turning with
light finger tip force at the splined end.
Install seal gland bushing over the spool end with a Meter (Gerotor) End
twisting motion. Tap the bushing in place with a rub-
ber hammer. Make sure the bushing is flush against Clamp housing in vise, as shown. Clamp lightly on edges
the bearing race. of mounting area. Do not overtighten jaws.
On those units which use the Teflon seal, install the
Teflon back-up ring into the recess cut into the seal
gland bushing. Install the Teflon seal over the spool
end, then carefully install the seal gland bushing
over the spool end using a rotary motion.
NOTE
The seal gland bushing which is used with
the Teflon seal is not the same as the seal
gland bushing used with the standard quad-
ring seal. The seal gland bushing with the
Teflon seal has an identification groove cut
into the outer diameter of the bushing. The
grooved bushings can only be used with the NOTICE
Teflon seals and the non-grooved bushings Check to ensure that the spool and sleeve are
used only with the quad-ring seals. flush or slightly below the surface of the
housing.
IMPORTANT
Clean the upper surface of the housing by
wiping with the palm of clean hand. Clean
each of the flat surfaces of the meter section
parts in a similar way when ready for reas-
sembly. Do not use cloth or paper to clean
surfaces.
IMPORTANT
Failure to properly install drive and pin may
cause unit to self steer.
NOTE
To assure proper alignment, mark spline end
of drive shaft with a line parallel to slot on
other end, before installing.
22. Install 3-inch diameter seal in meter (gerotor). Install 3-inch diameter seal in end cap.
Install end cap on gerotor, and align holes.
Install 7 dry cap screws in end cap. Pretighten screws to
initial torque of 17 Nm (150 inlb), then torque
screws to final torque of 31 Nm (275 inlb) in the
sequence shown.
Section 12
Piston
Rod
Piston Seal
Tie Rod
Nut
O-Ring
Preparation for Steer Cylinder seating for correct reassembly. Replace with new
seals and wipers at assembly.
Disas-sembly and Over haul
Refer to Section 5 for removal of steer cylinder from the Parts Inspection
steer axle body.
Carefully clean all parts in an approved solvent and
IMPORTANT
place on a clean surface.
Cleanliness is of extreme importance in the
repair and overhaul of this assembly. Check the piston for chips, cracks, and looseness on the
rod. If loose, replace rod and piston assembly.
Overhaul steer cylinder only in a clean, dust-free location, Be sure the piston-seal groove in the piston is smooth,
using clean tools and equipment. Dirt or grit will true, and undamaged.
damage the highly-machined surfaces and will result in
leakage or premature failure of components. Check the piston rod for damage. Look for scratches,
Cleanliness of the hydraulic circuit is extremely grooves, gouges, pitting, corrosion or other evidence
important to the proper operation and maintenance of of unusual wear. Minor surface damage may be
the system. Be sure the work area is clean. repaired by use of fine abrasion cloth or stoning.
Deeper damage will require replacement of piston
Before disassembly, the exterior of the steer cylinder rod assembly.
should be carefully cleaned to remove all dirt and
grease accumulation. Carefully inspect the cylinder internal bore for wear,
scratches, corrosion or other damage. Check the out-
Be sure all hydraulic fluid has been removed from the side for damage. Inspect all welds for cracks.
cylinder. Stroking the piston rod will help force the
fluid out. Inspect the cylinder ports and threads to be sure they are
free of contamination and that the threads are clean
Before starting disassembly, the steer cylinder should be and not damaged.
carefully examined to determine if there is any
external damage. Check the gland for cracks or damage that could cause
failure.
GROUP 29
MAIN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Section 1
Specifications............................................................................................................................2
Serviceable Items.....................................................................................................................3
Service Intervals.......................................................................................................................3
Description................................................................................................................................3
Pump Motor Mounting Illustration............................................................................................4
Main Hydraulic Lines Illustration..............................................................................................5
Steer Lines Illustration...............................................................................................................6
Main Hydraulic Valve Inlet Lines Illustration...........................................................................7
Tilt Flow Control Adjustments Pump Control Panel Settings (Using the Handset)
Average Tilt Speed Usage Clockwise Turns of Parameters Auxiliary Flow Settings
Adjustment Screw
/Sec Lpm (gpm)
GPM 36V Hz 48V Hz
2.5 6.3 (1.7) 3937 (155") 0.5
2nd Speed Fine 2.5 20 33
MFH & Above
and 3rd Speed
5.5 43 51
3 8.7 (2.3) Up to 3937 0.75 Fine
(155") MFH 7.0 55 65
10.0 79 93
Maximum Pressure Drop at Rated Flow:
Inlet to outlet: 689 1cPa (100 psi).
Lift spool (spool #I):
Inlet to cylinder port: 689 kPa (1 00 psi)
Cylinder port to outlet: 550 kPa (80 psi)
Tilt spool (spool #2):
Inlet to cylinder port: 689 kPa (100 psi)
Cylinder port to outlet: 550 kPa (80 psi).
Auxiliary spools (spools #3 and #4):
Inlet to cylinder port: 345 kPa (50 psi)
Cylinder port to outlet: 207 kPa (30 psi).
Pump Inlet
Elbow
Main Valve
Return Lines
W/O Seat
Brake With Seat
Brake
Sump Tank
Main Valve
Return Lines
Steer Gear
Return Line
Priority Valve
Steer Lines(TMX)
Steer Lines(EPX)
Priority Valve
Section 2
Hydraulic Sump Tank Fluid Level Hydraulic Fluid and Filters Change
Check Drain and replace the hydraulic system fluid every
Check the hydraulic sump tank oil level with: 2000 operating hours, or once a year.
Truck on a level surface. Replace the hydraulic oil filter at every oil change.
Upright in the vertical position. Replace the sump tank breather every 1000 operat-ing
hours.
Fork carriage fully down.
Oil at operating temperature.
Filter Change
Pull the dipstick out, wipe it with a clean wiper, and
push it back into the dipstick tube. Remove the dip- Remove and replace the hydraulic system filter per
stick again and check the oil level indication. recommended planned maintenance schedule, or as
may be required by truck operating conditions and
Check the condition of the hydraulic fluid (age, color or usage.
clarity, contamination), to determine if it should be
replaced. Install a new oil filter. Be sure to follow the installa-tion
Refer to PM records for operating time since last oil instructions printed on the filter.
change. Check for leaks after installation of the filter. Also, check
Refer to next page if fluid needs to be changed. that the hydraulic line connections at the filter
adapter are tightened correctly.
The hydraulic system oil level should be between the oil
level markings on dipstick. NOTE
In the event of failure of a major hydraulic
system component, such as the main pump, or
the possibility of severe contamination of the
fluid, samples of hydraulic oil should be
F submitted to an independent commercial lab-
L
F oratory for analysis of the contaminant level.
NOTE
Approximately 2.8 L (0.75 gal) of hydraulic
oil is required to fill the hydraulic tank from
the "L" (LOW) mark to the "F" (FULL)
mark. DO NOT OVERFILL. Use MS-68
fluid.
Breather Cap
Dipstick
Breather Cap
Dipstick
Filter
(TMX Truck)
Filter
(EPX Truck)
Remove the snap-on cap and connect a suitable drain Move tilt control lever to the back tilt position to start
hose to the diagnostic check port fitting. the lift pump. A steady stream of used oil should
flow from the drain line. Hold tilt lever in this posi-
NOTE
tion until sump tank is empty. Release the tilt lever
Use quick-disconnect adapter fitting. immediately when flow becomes unsteady .
Turn the key switch OFF.
Disconnect drain line from truck and replace cap.
Remove and discard old oil filter and install new fil-ter
as described previously.
Remove and replace the sump breather cap as described
previously.
Refill the sump tank with Clark MS-68 Hydraulic Fluid.
Check truck operation. Turn key switch ON. Operate the
You will need a drain pan of 19 L (5 gal) minimum hydraulic system. Cycle the lift system several times:
capacity. Be sure the outlet end of the drain line is Raise the lift carriage to full height and lower fully
directed into the drain pan and held from moving down. Check for leaks. Recheck sump tank fluid
when pressurized. level.
Turn key switch ON.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT Be sure there is adequate overhead clearance
EMPTYING SUMP. Continue the next step before raising upright.
until the sump is empty. At that point, the
pump speed increases noticeably and a whin- 11. Turn the key switch OFF.
ing sound is heard. Release the tilt lever
immediately when this occurs. Adaptor Fit-
ting Cap
Section 3
Noisy Pump................................................................................................................................2
Pump Not Delivering Hydraulic Fluid.......................................................................................2
Failure to Build Pressure............................................................................................................2
Pump Not Developing Sufficient Pressure................................................................................2
Pump Output Low......................................................................................................................2
Foaming Fluid............................................................................................................................2
Overheated Pump and/or Fluid..................................................................................................2
External Leakage.......................................................................................................................2
Shaft Seal Leakage.....................................................................................................................3
No lift, tilt, or auxiliary function................................................................................................3
No motion, slow or jerky action of hydraulic system................................................................3
Foaming hydraulic fluid.............................................................................................................3
Overheated hydraulic fluid....................................................................................................... 3
Load cannot be lifted to maximum height.................................................................................3
Oil leaks at top of lift (secondary) cylinder(s)...........................................................................3
Oil leak at tilt or auxiliary function cylinder.............................................................................3
Load will not hold......................................................................................................................3
Oil leaks at either end of main hydraulic valve spool................................................................4
Spring-centered spools do not return to neutral.........................................................................4
No relief valve action (high pressure)........................................................................................4
Load drops when spool is moved from neutral to lift position..................................................4
Shaft seal housing bore scratched; replace front cover Overheated hydraulic fluid
assembly.
Thin fluid; drain and fill with correct fluid.
Improper fit of shaft; replace front cover assembly.
Contamination; inspect and service pump. Fluid contaminated; drain sump, replace filter, and
refill.
Pump operated in wrong rotation; replace shaft and
pressure loading seals. Cavitating pump; check hydraulic plumbing for
airtight hoses and connections.
Seal installed backwards; inspect and service seal.
Pump driveshaft misaligned; check mounting and
alignment.
No lift, tilt, or auxiliary function Axial loading on drive shaft; check shaft end clear-
Hydraulic fluid very low; check and fill to correct ance and shaft alignment; check for worn key/
level. spline.
Hose or fittings broken; replace component. Relief valve in bypass; check relief setting.
Defective main lift valve; check other Trouble-
shooting items for possible cause, then consider Load cannot be lifted to maximum height
rebuilding or replacing main lift valve.
Hydraulic fluid low; check and fill to correct level.
Hydraulic pump defective; check other Trouble-
shooting items for possible cause, then consider Hydraulic pump defective; check other Trouble-
rebuilding or replacing pump. shooting items for possible cause, then consider
rebuilding or replacing pump.
No motion, slow or jerky action of Oil leaks at top of lift (secondary) cylinder(s)
hydraulic system
Plugged vent line; check and clear line.
Spool not moved to full stroke; check travel and
Worn or damaged piston seal; rebuild cylinder.
linkage adjustment.
Scored cylinder wall; replace cylinder.
Relief valve not properly set, stuck in place, and/or
worn; check and clean valve, replace if necessary.
Dirt or foreign particles lodged between relief valve Oil leak at tilt or auxiliary function cylinder
control poppet and seat; check valve and clean.
Worn or damaged seal; rebuild cylinder.
Valve body cracked inside; check and replace entire Scored piston rod; repair or replace rod.
valve.
See Group 34, Cylinder Removal, Overhaul, and
Replacement.
Section 4
CAUTION
SAFE PARKING. Before working on truck:
1.Park truck on a hard, level, and solid surface, such as a
concrete floor with no gaps or breaks.
2.Put upright in vertical position and fully lower the forks or
attachment.
3.Put all controls in neutral. Turn key switch OFF and
remove key.
4.Apply the parking brake and block the wheels.
Remove the cap from the gauge port on the valve and
connect pressure gauge to the fitting.
Main Pressure Relief Adjustment Replace the hydrostat in the same position with the new
unit.
IMPORTANT
Recap the pressure relief valve and replace in the valve
Main pressure relief setting is set at the fac-
body.
tory and should not be adjusted. If the relief
pressure does not measure within the setting Replace the spring, O-ring, and plug.
range, a hydrostat in the pressure relief valve
must be replaced. If you attempt to adjust
the hydrostat in the relief valve, your
Auxiliary Pressure Relief Adjustment
warranty on the equipment may be voided. IMPORTANT
The auxiliary relief setting only applies to a
To replace the hydraulic system main pressure relief hydraulic valve that has auxiliary sections
valve: added.
Remove the plug, O-ring, and spring from hydraulic
valve port shown in the following illustration. To adjust the hydraulic system auxiliary pressure relief
valve:
Loosen the jam nut on the auxiliary relief valve
adjustment screw.
Jam Nut and Adjustment Screw
EPX Truck Turn the adjustment screw to set the auxiliary pres-sure
relief setting to the normal range.
Remove the main pressure relief valve.
Reset the jam nut on the auxiliary relief valve adjust-
Screw open the main pressure relief valve and remove ment screw.
the hydrostat in the valve.
Remove nut
and tie-bolt.
Section 5
Removal and Installation Te remove or replace pump and leave motor installed,
pro-ceed as follows (replacement is reverse order):
WARNING Loosen/tighten bracket clamp screw (A) and shift
SAFE PARKING. Before working on truck: motor/pump assembly as ncessary for punp
access or mounting.
Park truck on a hard, level and solid surface, Hydraulic fittings.
such as a concrete floor with no gaps or breaks. Keep lines elevated to prevent dripping of fluid.
Tighten per hydraulic fitting tightening procedure
Put upright in vertical position and fully lower
in Group 40.
the forks or attachment.
Mounting bolts.
Put all controls in neutral. Turn key switch OFF Ground lead.
and remove key. Main pump.
Disconnect the battery.
Apply the park brake and block the wheels.
After installation:
Priority
Pump Inlet Valve
Elbow Pump Inlet
Elbow
Suction Hose
(TMX Truck)
Pump Mounting Bolts
(EPX Truck)
Routine Maintenance
No maintenance is necessary other than periodic
checks for tightness of the mounting bolts and port
fittings plus visual examination for oil leaks. The
unit should be kept externally clean, especially in
the area of the shaft seal as dirt can accelerate seal
wear and cause leakage.
The unit must be operated on clean hydraulic fluid.
Directions for filter service in this Group must be
adhered to. A fluid cleanliness level of ISO4406
17/14 or better is recommended to give maximum
life.
GROUP 30
MAIN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Section 1
Description................................................................................................................................2
Description When all the control valve spools are in neutral, the micro
switch opens and signals the Pump Control Panel to slow
The following description focuses on hydraulic circuitry to the preset speed to provide enough oil flow for the
controlled by the main hydraulic control valve, that is, the steering system. When a spool is partially shifted and the
lift/tilt/aux circuit. Various other hydraulic systems come associated cylinder or other actuator has not reached its
into play, however, and are mentioned. The entire hydrau- end-of-travel, some of the fluid flows to the cylinder (or
lic system is depicted in the schematics at the end of this other actuator) and the rest flows to the sump line. In both
Section. cases, the pressure in the system should be less than the
Descriptions of the braking and steering circuits are given amount required to open the relief valves. The main relief
in Groups 23 and 25. valve vents flow to the sump when one of the following
conditions is present:
The hydraulic sump is equipped with a full-flow return
line filter, and filter cap/breather. The operator continues to hold the lift control in the
lift position after the lift mechanism reaches its
The main hydraulic pump is driven by an electric motor and end of- travel.
draws fluid from the sump. From the main control valve, the
Too heavy a load is being lifted.
oil is directed to the lift cylinders, tilt cylinders, auxiliary
function and back to the sump. From the steering valve, oil The operator continues to hold the tilt control in the
is directed to the steering cylinder as described in Group tilt position after the tilt mechanism has reached
25/26 and to the sump via the return line filter. its end-of-travel (This is called "tilt bypass.")
Auxiliary relief fails to operate.
The main hydraulic control valve features an open-center,
The auxiliary relief valve vents flow to the sump when
parallel-circuit type modular design. It has the main (lift/
the operator continues to hold the attachment control in
tilt) pressure relief valve (steering pressure relief valve is
the operated position after the attachment reaches its end-
on steer gear), a secondary pressure relief valve for
of-travel. Main and auxiliary relief pressure settings can
optional auxiliary components, a lift spool, a tilt spool
be checked through a gauge port on the valve. A tilt-lock
with an integral counterbalance valve, optional auxiliary
valve built into the main control valve assembly locks the
spools, and adjustable pressure compensated flow con-
upright into its current tilt position when the truck is
trols. All spools are low leakage design.
turned off. A load lowering flow valve mounted on the
The main valve has from two to four valve sections. Each upright limits the speed at which the operator can lower a
section performs a separate function; standard two spool load, decreasing the speed for heavier loads. A velocity
assemblies have an inlet/lift section (with fluid inlet port), a fuse built into at least one of the lift cylinder ports pre-
tilt section, and an outlet section. A third and fourth sec-tion vents the upright from falling rapidly should a hydraulic
may be added to control auxiliary components. When lift line rupture or be disconnected.
attachments are used, an auxiliary section may be added to
the outer (RH) side of the standard (lift/tilt only) main valve.
The optional auxiliary sections also have an adjustable relief
valve and can be assembled with optional flow control
levels. The valve spools are arranged in stan-dard sequence
(from the operator's position) to first pro-vide lift control,
then tilt, and finally auxiliary control. The control levers are
spring loaded (by the valve spool centering springs) to return
them to neutral when released. Oil flow is controlled by how
fast and how far the control handles are moved. Excess oil
flow is returned to the sump. A check valve prevents reverse
flow.
Section 2
To Hydraulic Assembly
Upright Bracket ( Cowl)
Return Line
to Sump
Feed Line
Remove valve assembly from truck. See Section 6 for
from Pump Tilt Cylinder valve overhaul instructions.
Lines
NOTE
Be sure to clean up any oil spills and dry the
8. Cap ends of lines to keep them clean. Tie ends of floor to prevent accidents.
lines to truck to prevent loose ends dropping and
leaking oil onto floor.
Clevis Pin
Cotter
Ring
Turnbuckle
Lower Jam
Install the hydraulic lines on the proper ports. Make sure Nut
all lines are clean, are routed correctly in the truck,
and are not kinked. Torque fittings according to
Hydraulic Fitting Tightening Procedure in Group Valve Spool
40.
NOTE
The illustration above and system specifica-tion
To Upright
torques also apply for auxiliary hydrau-lic
functions, such as a side-shifter or rotator.
Return Line
to Sump
Inlet/Lift Section.
See Figure 1 for
close-up view.
Outlet/Aux Section.
See Figure 3 for
close-up view.
Tilt/Aux Section.
See Figure 2 for
close-up view.
Disassembly Remove and label all parts between the sections for
correct reassembly. These include:
During disassembly, pay particular attention to identifica- Retainers and seals which are included in the
tion of parts for reassembly. Spools are selectively fitted to replacement seal kit.
valve bodies and you must return each spool to the same O-rings, springs, and ball which are replaced sep-
body from which it was removed. You must also be sure to arately.
reassemble the valve sections in the original order.
NOTE
NOTE Keep parts in order as removed and avoid
Valve sections may or may not require sepa- mixing the sections and parts.
ration for overhaul.
Disassemble each valve spool, one at a time, from
If only valve spools are being overhauled, you do not have bottom of valve as shown in the illustration.
to separate the sections. For a complete overhaul, includ-ing
replacement of the seals, retainers, O-rings, springs, and Remove the valve spools by tapping lightly on the top
balls used between the sections, follow steps 1 and 2. To end with a soft-faced hammer to drive them out of
overhaul only the valve spools, begin with step 3. the valve body.
Remove the nuts and studs connecting the valve sec- Arrange the parts in the sequence of removal.
tions.
Plug O-ring
Ball
Inlet/Lift Body
Seal
MAIN
RELIEF VALVE
Retainer
Figure 1. Inlet/Lift Body, Main Pressure Relief Valve, and Auxiliary Pressure Relief Valve.
See Figures 2 and 3 for remainder of valve.
Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair Inspect the main pressure relief valve for damage. Relief
valve must be free from contamination, burrs, and
Discard all old seals. Wash all parts in a clean min-eral scoring. Plug, spring, and O-ring should be cleaned
oil solvent and place them on a clean surface for and inspected for damage.
inspection.
NOTE
Carefully remove any burrs by light stoning or lap-ping. Entire relief valve assembly must be replaced
Be sure there is no paint or burrs on mating sur-faces if damaged. Relief valve pressure is con-
of valve bodies. trolled by a hydrostat in the valve relief valve
Inspect valve spools and bores for burrs and scoring. If assembly and is set at the factory. No adjust-
scoring is not deep enough to cause leakage, the ments are recommended; if pressure relief
surfaces can be stoned or polished with crocus cloth. setting is not in recommended range,
If scoring is excessive, valve body and spool must be hydrostat must be replaced.
replaced. Check each valve spool for free movement
in its bore.
Tilt or Auxiliary
Spring Body
Quad Ring
O-ring
Quad Ring
Sleeve
Retainer
Dust Cover
Springs
Spool
"C" Washers
Screw (2 required)
Inspect the lift and tilt relief valves for damage. Check Install seal rings and the seal ring retainer in the grooves
the relief valve for smooth free movement in its in body of each inlet and center section. Use
bore. The valve poppet should move easily from petroleum jelly to hold the seals in place. Carefully
only the force of its own weight. place the sections together in the same order in
which they were removed.
Inspect the valve body to make sure it has not been
physically damaged. Examine all threads to be sure Torque dust-cover screws to 10.8-13.5 N.m (8-10 ftlb).
they are clean and not damaged or burred. Inspect
Reinsert studs between valve sections and torque nuts to
all bores and poppet seats. Poppet seat must be even
27-34 N.m (20-25 ft-lb).
all around its circumference with no nicks, burrs, or
indentations in any of the seat face.
Relief Valve Settings
All springs should be free of corrosion and not bro-ken
or bent. After overhaul and reinstallation of the main hydraulic
If parts must be left unassembled for a period of time or valve, the hydraulic system relief pressure and auxiliary
overnight, cover with a lint-free clean material. valve relief pressure settings (if truck and valve are
equipped with an auxiliary component and section) must
be checked. See the hydraulic system checks and adjust-
Reassembly ments Section of this Group (30) for procedures.
Use the exploded view illustratiosn of the valve section, If the truck is not equipped with any auxiliary equipment,
spools, and relief valves for reassembly. no adjustments are necessary. If an auxiliary section has
been added to the hydraulic valve and auxiliary compo-
Assemble valve in reverse order of disassembly.
nents have been installed on the truck, check the relief
Coat all parts with clean hydraulic oil to facilitate pressure. See the hydraulic system checks and adjust-
assembly and provide initial lubrication. Petroleum ments Section of this Group (30) for procedures.
jelly can be used to hold seal rings in place during
assembly.
Use new O-rings and seals for all parts.
Outlet body
Tie-Bolt
Torque:
37.8-43.2 N.m
(28-32 ft-lb)
Figure 3. Outlet Body/Aux Section. See Figures 1 and 2 for remainder of valve.
GROUP 32
TILT CYLINDERS
IMPORTANT
Other hydraulic-related components and curcuits are described and
Illustrated in Group 25/26, "Steering," Group 29/30, "Hydraulic
System", and Group 34, "Uprights." Refer to these other groups for
hydraulic components not covered in this group.
Section 1
Specifications Description
See Group 29 for hydraulic system specifications. The tilt cylinders provide backward and forward tilt of the
Tilt Cylinder Type: Double-acting upright. The forward and back tilt angles are governed by
the cylinder stroke and by use of spacersand differ-
Maximum Operating Pressure: 21,000 kPa (3,000 psi) entlength rod ends. The tilt cylinders are pin-mounted to
Tilt Ranges: (188 Triple Stage Upright): 3o back tilt and the truck frame and upright using yokes, clevises, and
5o forward tilt pins. Pins are held in place by a lock plate and fastener to
prevent the pins from working their way out.
Fastener Torques The tilt cylinders are serviced by removing them from the
truck and disassembling them for complete overhaul,
Rod-End Yoke Bolts: 170-190 N.m (125-140 ft-lb) including installation of new seals and or other cylinder
components.
Service Intervals The tilt lock valve is integrated into the tilt section of the
main hydraulic control valve. The tilt lock valve prevents
Tilt Cylinder Drift Test: Every 50-250 hours or each PM.
the upright from tilting forward when the truck is not run
Tilt Cylinder Check and Adjustment: Every 50-250 hours ning. The tilt lock valve is not serviceable and must be
or each PM. replaced as a valve section if defective.
Tilt Cylinder Rod Seal Condition Check: Every 50-250
hours or each PM.
Tilt Cylinder Mounting Check and Tightening: Every 50-
250 hours or each PM.
Tilt Cylinder Rod-End Check and Tightening: Every 50-
250 hours or each PM.
Tilt Cylinder Rod-End Lubrication: Every 50-250 hours
or each PM.
Tilt Cylinders
Section 2
CAUTION Raise the capacity load 2500 mm (98.5 in) off the ground
and tilt the upright vertical. Shut off the truck.
SAFE PARKING. Before working on truck:
1.Park truck on a hard, level, and solid sur-
face, such as a concrete floor with no gaps
or breaks.
2.Put upright in vertical position and fully
lower the forks or attachment.
3.Put all controls in neutral. Turn key switch
OFF and remove key.
4.Apply the parking brake and block the
wheels.
2500mm(98.5in)
Tilt Cylinder Drift Check
To check tilt cylinder drift, a rated capacity load is placed
on the forks, lifted up and held to determine if the tilt cyl-
inder rods moves (drifts) in a specified length of time.
It is recommended that a test load, made up of a fullcapac-ity
load equally distributed on a 1220 x 1220 mm (48 x 48 in)
pallet, be used. The material used to make up the test load Measure and write down the distance between the
must be stacked to provide load stability and must not extend cylinder-spacer face and the rod-end yoke.
beyond the pallet. It must be secured on the pallet. Refer to
the truck data plate for capacity rating. Measure rod
distance here
Adjust fork width as wide as possible to distribute the load.
Refer to truck nameplate for capacity rating.
CAUTION
Test load must be stacked stably, not extend
beyond the pallet, and be secured on the pal-
let.
Drive the forks into the load pallet until the test load and Wait five minutes and measure and write down dis-tance
pallet rest against the load backrest. Apply the between rod end and spacer.
parking brake and chock the wheels.
The measurement must not exceed the following
measures:
Temperature Drift
CAUTION
Be sure to secure the load to the fork
carriage to keep it from falling off when
tilted for-ward.
Raise the upright only to the height that will
allow the fork tips to clear the floor when
tilted fully forward.
NOTE Use rod shims to fill in the space between the rod-end
Use wrench flat on rod under spacer (if yoke and spacer. Screw rod back into yoke the same
installed). Move spacer for access. number of turns needed to remove.
Add 6.5
mm (.25
in) to
Spacer
diameter
of rod.
Thread rod into rod-
end yoke the rod
diameter plus 6.5 mm
(0.25in). Tighten capscrew of the rod-end yoke to 166-193 N.m
(122-142 ft-lb), and repeat the racking test.
Repeat steps 1-5 for fine corrections if any racking
Tighten capscrew of the rod-end yoke to 166-193 N.m remains evident.
(122-142 ft-lb), and repeat the racking test.
When no racking occurs, retighten yoke capscrew to
Repeat steps 1-5 for fine corrections if any racking 166-193 N.m (122-142 ft-lb).
remains evident.
Check all tilt functions before returning the truck to
When no racking occurs, retighten capscrew of the rod- service.
end yoke to 166-193 N.m (122-142 ft-lb).
Check all tilt functions before returning the truck to Tilt Flow Control Adjustments
service.
See checks and adjustments Section of Group 29/30 for
adjustment procedure.
Backward Adjustment
Perform forward check and adjustment first. Then:
Slowly tilt upright fully backwards while watching
piston rods. They should both bottom out at the same
time. If they dont, adjust backward tilt using the fol-
lowing steps.
Stop the upright when the first tilt cylinder bottoms out
against its rod spacer.
Go to the opposite cylinder and remove the capscrew on
the rod-end yoke and screw rod out of yoke. Count
the number of turns required to remove the rod from
the yoke.
Section 3
4.Apply the parking brake and block the The upright assembly is heavy. Use only hoists
wheels. with enough capacity to lift the entire assembly.
Keep hands and feet away from the assembly.
Use prybars to move the assembly into position
for tilt cylinder replacement.
Also support cylinder with a sling to prevent
the cylinder from dropping when pins are
removed.
Replace all parts which show damage. See Section 2 for tilt cylinder adjustment procedures.
If parts are to be left exposed, coat all mating sur-faces When adjustments are made, check all upright com-
of parts with a light layer of engine oil. ponents under load before returning the truck to ser-
vice.
A
See Group 40
for hydraulic
fitting tighten-
ing procedure.
H
Upright must be supported with D
adequate capacity hoist.
G
E
Cylinder must be
supported with sling.
F
Section 4
IMPOTANT
Before removing any component for overhaul, make sure the correct repair parts, seals, and gasket
sets are available.
Preparation For Disassembly Remove and discard the piston seal and O- ring from the
piston.
IMPORTANT
Overhaul tilt cylinders only in a clean, dust-
free location, using clean tools and equip-
ment. Dirt or grit will damage the
highlymachined surfaces and will result in
leakage or premature failure of components.
Cleanliness of the hydraulic circuit is
extremely important to the proper operation
and maintenance of the system. Be sure the
work area is clean.
Before disassembly, the exterior of the tilt cylinder Remove and discard the rod U-cup seal, static seal, and
should be carefully cleaned to remove all dirt and piston rod wiper from the gland.
grease accumulation.
Be sure all hydraulic oil has been removed from the Inspection
cylinder. Stroking the piston rod will help force the
oil out. Carefully clean all parts in an approved solvent and
place on a clean surface.
Before starting disassembly, the tilt cylinder should be
carefully examined to determine if there is any Check the piston and rod for damage. Look for
evidence of external damage. gouges,scratches, corrosion, or evidence of unusual
wear. Minor surface damage may be repaired by use
of fine abrasion cloth or stoning. Deeper damage
Disassembly will require replacement of piston rod assembly. Be
sure the threads on the rod are undamaged.
The tilt cylinder can be held by clamping the base end or
the barrel in a vise while disassembling. Inspect the tilt cylinder barrel internal bore for wear,
scratches or other damage. Deep gouges or pitted
IMPORTANT
surfaces require replacement of parts. Check the out-
Do not use excessive force when clamping on side of the entire cylinder for damage. Inspect all
the barrel. welds for cracks. Inspect the ports to be sure they are
free of contamination and that the threads are clean
Remove the retaining ring on the gland with snap ring and not damaged.
pliers.
Put a light coating of hydraulic fluid on all parts. If parts
Push the gland assembly into the cylinder barrel to
provide access to the shear ring. are to be left disassembled for awhile, they should be
covered with a clean cloth.
With a brass punch, drive the shear ring inward to
compress it and provide access to its outer edge.
Then pry under the rings outer edge with a soft Reassembly
metal pick to compress the ring some more. This
allows you to pull the ring over the shoulder in the Install piston rod wiper, rod U-cup, and static seal on the
barrel and extract the ring. gland. Make sure U-cup and wiper are installed in
proper orientation as shown in the illustration.
Carefully pull the rod and piston assembly, and gland from
the cylinder barrel. Remove gland from rod. Replace the piston O-ring and piston seal.
Install piston and rod assembly into cylinder barrel. Be Install the shear ring: Slip it over the rod and, with a
careful not to damage the piston seals when brass punch, drive it in until it travels past the shoul-
installing the piston into end of cylinder. der and snaps against the barrel wall. The pull the
gland and piston assembly forward to make the snap
Insert gland over rod and into cylinder until the entire gland
ring seat against the shoulder in the barrel wall.
is below the shoulder the shear ring seats against. Be
careful not to damage gland static seal. Check the assembly by making sure the piston slides
freely in and out of the cylinder.
See Section 3 for replacement procedures; see Section 2
for checks and adjustments before returning the truck to
service.
Shear Ring
Spacer
Gland Static Seal Cylinder Barrel
Retaining Ring
Gland
Rod
Wrench Flat
Rod Wiper
Rod U-Cup Seal Piston
Piston Seal and Dust Seal
O-Ring
Cut-Away View of Tilt Cylinder
GROUP 34
UPRIGHTS
Section 1
Upright Specifications and Description
General Specifications stamped on the upright of the truck to determine the type
of cylinder, piston or ram, used on the upright.
Upright Weight: Approximately 330 kg (730 lb) to
approximately 700 kg (1550 lb) without carriage.
Carriage Weight: Approximately 80 kg (180 lb) to 100 kg Upright Upright Cylinder Type
(220 lb) with a 37 inch carriage. Type Number
Fork Weight: Approximately 40-65 kg each (90-145 lb) StandardV1204 Piston-Type Lift Cylinder
T TSU M1203 Piston-Type Secondary Cylinder
IMPORTANT
M M1204 Piston-Type Secondary Cylinder
Before hoisting, the weights of upright, car- X HiLO H1205 Ram-Type Secondary Cylinder
riage, forks and attachments being lifted
H1206 Ram-Type Secondary Cylinder
must be combined to determine what lifting
capacity is required of the hoisting equip- E Standard V1218 Piston-Type Lift Cylinder
ment. P TSU M1218 Piston-Type Secondary Cylinder
X HiLO H1218 Ram-Type Secondary Cylinder
Capacities and Lift Heights: Upright, carriage, and fork
capacity and upright lift heights are listed on the truck is Drift:
data plate.
Lubricants: Upright should not drift (fall) 100 mm (4 in) in ten min-
utes under a capacity load. If drift over 100 mm (4 in) in
All Purpose Grease (MS-9) ten minutes is evident, cylinder should be checked for
Innerslide Lubricant (Clark P/N 886396) internal leakage. See Section 3 for drift test procedures.
Chain and Cable Lube (Clark P/N 886399)
Fastener and Fitting Torque Specifications
Cylinder Types Load Back Rest: 170-190 N.m (125-140 ft-lb)
Standard uprights use two lift cylinders. Triple stage and Chain Anchor Bolt Jam Nut: 80-150 N.m (59-110 lbf-in)
Hi-Lo uprights use three cylinders, a primary (center-
mounted) cylinder, and two secondary cylinders. All pri- Carriage Side-Thrust Roller Bolts: 34-40 N.m (26-30 lbf-
mary cylinders used on triple-stage uprights (TSUs) & in)
Hi-Lo are piston cylinders. Hose Fittings: See Group 40, Hydraulic Fitting Tighten-
ing Procedure.
The Secondary cylinders used on Hi-Lo uprights are ram
cylinders. Rod End Bolts: 164-190 N.m (122-142 ft-lb)
IMPORTANT Tilt Cylinder Rod-End Mounting bolt: 25-30N.m (221-
Before removing any component for over- 266 lbf-in).
haul, make sure the correct repair parts,
seals, and gasket sets are available.
Service Intervals roller bearing surface can be reduced by the use of over-
size rollers on a one-time basis.
All upright components should be visually checked
every day during the Operators Daily Inspection. Forks use a hanger design for mounting on the carriage.
Auxiliary attachments may be added to the upright for
A thorough visual inspection should be performed by specialized handling operations. The hydraulic circuit is
a trained service professional every 50-250 hours.
modified with a hose adapter kit and an auxiliary section
Lift chains should be inspected and lubricated every is added to the main hydraulic valve to operate the attach-
50-250 hours or monthly. ment.
Lift chain tension should be checked every 50-250 The lift and secondary cylinders on standard uprights, Hi-
hours or monthly. Lo uprights and triple-stage uprights (TSUs) may be
Upright and carriage roller checks should be per- either piston-or ram-type cylinders. The primary cylinder
formed every 50-250 hours or monthly. on TSUs and Hi-Lo uprights are piston-type cylinder. See
Roller patterns should be checked every 6 months or the chart under Specifications to determine the type of
after 1000 hours of service. cylinder used on the upright you are servicing.
Racking and drift tests should be performed every 6 Piston-type cylinders contain a by-pass check valve in the
months or after 1000 hours of service. piston that allows air and fluid that have accumulated in
The complete extended inspection should be per- the rod end of the cylinder to return to the system. The
formed at least every year or 2000 hours of opera- check valve can be removed and cleaned if indicated by
tion. troubleshooting. A non-serviceable check-ball-type cush-
ioning function is built into ram and piston cylinders for
smooth staging during the lowering cycle. The primary
Description cylinder on TSUs incorporates cushioning on the lift
cycle. A flow control valve in the hydraulic port of the lift
The upright assembly includes the lift chains, lift cylin-
cylinders (secondary cylinders on TSUs) prevents the
ders, carriage, forks, and mast or rail sets. Each of the
components can be serviced using the tests, checks, mast from falling rapidly in case of sudden fluid pressure
adjustments, and removal and replacement procedures in loss due to line breaks or other malfunction of the hydrau-
the following Sections. lic circuit.
The upright uses the hydraulic cylinders and chain sets to As explained in more detail in Group 30, the main pump
lift the carriage and rail sets. On standard, two-stage sends fluid to the main hydraulic control valve, which
uprights, the lift cylinders lift the carriage with chains and contains spools that route fluid to the lift cylinders and tilt
directly lift the inner rail set. On triple-stage uprights, the cylinders. The valve assembly also contains a counterbal-
primary (free-lift) cylinder lifts the carriage by chains. ance valve that prevents upright tilt when the truck is not
When the primary cylinder reaches its maximum exten- operating.
sion, fluid is diverted to the secondary lift cylinders, Fluid flow rates for lift functions are factory set and not
which lift the inner rails using a second set of chains and adjustable. Flow rates for tilt and auxiliary functions are
lift the intermediate rails by direct lift. controlled by adjustments on the main hydraulic valve. A
On Hi-Lo uprights, the primary (free-lift) cylinder lifts non-adjustable load-lowering flow valve mounted on
the carriage by chains. The secondary cylinders directly the upright limits upright lowering speed.
lift the inner rail set by rod. Groups 29 and 30 contain general hydraulic information
Hi-Lo uprights not used second set of chain for secondary including upright hydraulic functions. Other hydraulic
cylinder. checks for the upright appear in Troubleshooting, Sec-
tion 2.
Friction and play between the nesting rails is controlled by
roller sets mounted on the rails and carriage. When rails or
rollers become worn, the gap between the rollers and rails
becomes larger, creating more play in lifting and lowering
operations. The rail web to roller side clearances can be
reduced by shimming the rollers to close the gap between the
roller and rails. The gap between the rail flange and
Upper Roller
Lift Cylinder
Chain Sheave
TMX Truck
Chain Anchor
Outer Rail Set
EPX Truck
Lift Chain
Load Lowering
Flow Valve
Lower Roller
Carriage
Upper Roller
Secondary
Load Lowering Cylinder
Flow Valve Hose Inner Rail Set
Chain Sheave
Primary Cylinder/
Carriage Chain
Chain
Anchor
Primary
Cylinder
Lower Roller
Carriage
Hose Sheave
Outer Rail Set
Upper Roller
Secondary Cylinder
Upper Roller
Chain Anchor
TMX Truck
Primary Cylinder
Chain Sheave
Load Lowering
Flow Valve
Primary
EPX Truck Cylinder/
Carriage
Chain
Intermediate
Rail Set
Lower Roller
Inner Rail Set
Lower Roller
TMX Truck
EPX Truck
TMX Truck
EPX Truck
Two-Hose Adaptation for the Standard Uprigt (TMX) Two-Hose Adaptation for the Hi-Lo Uprigt (TMX)
Section 2
Troubleshooting
The visual inspection and the operational checks pre- Dry hose sheave or rollers; check condition of all
sented in Section 3 should be used to determine problems sheaves and rollers and lubricate as necessary.
with the upright. Possible problems, causes, and remedies Damaged chain sheaves; check condition of chain
are listed below. sheaves and repair or replace.
Other troubleshooting information about the hydraulic Excessive fork hanger or carriage fork bar wear;
cir-cuit and components appears in the troubleshooting inspect and replace as necessary.
Sec-tions of Groups 29 and 30. Use these other Seals dry; lubricate rod.
troubleshooting Sections for more detailed problem isola- Seals dry - all primary cylinders; remove gland and
tion with Upright hydraulic functions. add 100 ml (3.4 oz) of hydraulic oil to rod side of
piston, see Cylinder Removal, Shimming, Over-
WARNING haul, and Replacement.
The procedures for troubleshooting uprights,
carriages, and forks involve movement of the
No lift, tilt, or auxiliary function
components. Failure to follow these warnings
can result in serious injury. Hydraulic fluid level low; check level and fill.
Make sure overhead clearances are adequate Broken hoses or fittings; check and repair.
before raising the upright to full lift height.
Do not walk or stand under raised forks. Damaged or blocked sump strainer; check and clean.
Block carriage and upright whenever Hydraulic pump defective; see Group 29 for pump
making checks with the upright elevated. troubleshooting.
Keep clear of load and carriage when Defective main hydraulic control valve; see Group 30
making any check or adjustment. for valve troubleshooting.
Keep your arms and fingers away from mov- Defective upright load-lowering flow valve; disas-
ing parts of the upright. semble valve, check and clean or replace.
Do not reach through open areas of the
upright.
No lift function but tilt operates
Upright noise Broken hoses or fittings; check and repair.
Cylinder is damaged; inspect and repair.
Bent or broken components; inspect upright thor-
oughly and repair or replace components as Main hydraulic control valve, lift section defective;
required. see Group 30 for valve troubleshooting and
service information.
Damaged upright roller; check condition of rollers and
replace defective rollers. Upright load-lowering flow valve damaged; disas-
semble valve, check and clean or replace.
Roller scuffing rails; clean and lubricate rails.
Roller (carriage or upright) shimming needs
adjustment; check and adjust as required.
Fit between roller edge and rail flange excessively
loose in rails; replace with oversized, Select-Fit
rollers. SeeUpright Roller Clearance Check and
Shim Adjustment.
Dry lift chain; lubricate chain.
Load cannot be lifted to maximum height Defective priority valve; see Group 30 for valve
troubleshooting information.
Hydraulic fluid level low, check level and fill. Defective upright load-lowering flow valve remove
Debris in upright; check and clean. valve clean, inspect, and replace if neces-sary.
Hydraulic hose fittings loose or damaged; check and
torque correctly (see Group 40 for specifica-tions) Lowering speed sluggish
or replace.
Check cylinder for external leakage; replace cylin-der Damaged or binding upright roller; check condi-tion
if cracked. of roller and replace if necessary.
Cylinder shimming is incorrect; check and adjust Damaged or kinked hydraulic hose or tube; check
shimming. condition of hose and tube, repair or replace as
Internal leakage on lift or secondary piston cylin-ders; necessary.
remove rod and piston and clean check valves; Defective upright load-lowering flow valve; check,
also clean and inspect/replace piston seals. See clean and replace valve if necessary.
Section 5. Defective velocity fuse; remove fuse from cylinder
Cylinder check valve on lift or secondary piston hydraulic port, clean and recheck for proper opera-
cylinders not functioning properly; remove rod and tion.
piston and clean check valves; also clean and
inspect/ replace piston seals. See Section 5. Load bounces excessively when lowering
Hydraulic pump defective; see Group 29 for pump
troubleshooting information. Air in hydraulic system, TSU and Hi-Lo ram-type
Upright rails binding: cylinders; set capacity load on upright and lift from
Perform a visual inspection and check for worn, or fully collapsed to full lift height for 10-15 cycles.
distorted parts, broken or cracked rails or tie- Defective upright load-lowering flow valve; check,
bars, correct chain and hosing placement and clean and replace valve if necessary.
operation Defective main lift valve; see Group 30 for valve
Check rollers for contamination and proper oper- troubleshooting and service information.
ation, perform roller clearance check and adjust- Defective velocity fuse; remove fuse from cylinder
ment. hydraulic port, clean and recheck for proper opera-
tion.
Lift speed sluggish
Upright mis-staging (TSU & Hi-Lo lifting)
Hydraulic fluid level low; check level and fill.
Broken hoses or fittings; check and repair. Debris in upright roller area of carriage; check and
Pump inlet line restricted; remove from pump and clean.
clean. Interference between carriage and inner rail or cyl-
Damaged or binding upright roller; check condi-tion inder; check staging alignment and adjust or repair
of roller and replace if necessary. as necessary.
Internal leakage on piston-type lift and secondary Bent or broken carriage or inner rail; replace part - do
cylinders (with load); perform cylinder checks not try to repair by welding.
listed under iLoad cannot be lifted to maximum Damaged or binding carriage roller; check condi-tion
height.i of roller and replace if necessary.
Hydraulic pump defective; see Group 29 for pump Carriage roller shimming or thrust roller out of
troubleshooting information. adjustment; perform roller checks on carriage and
Defective main lift valve; see Group 30 for valve make adjustments as necessary.
troubleshooting and service information. Damaged or kinked primary cylinder hose; check
Defective velocity fuse; remove fuse from cylinder condition of hose, repair or replace as necessary.
hydraulic port, clean and recheck for proper opera- Primary cylinder chain or chain sheave binding or
tion. damaged; inspect and repair.
Internal leakage in primary lift cylinder; perform Carriage and upright roller shimming or thrust roller
cylinder checks listed under Load cannot be out of adjustment; perform roller checks on
lifted to maximum height. upright and/or carriage and make adjustments as
Damaged primary lift cylinder causing binding in the necessary.
cylinder; inspect and repair or replace cylinder. Defective velocity fuse; remove fuse from cylinder
Defective velocity fuse; remove fuse from cylinder hydraulic port, clean and recheck for proper opera-
hydraulic port, clean and recheck for proper opera- tion.
tion.
External leakage on primary cylinder
Upright mis-staging (TSU lowering)
Gland loose; check and tighten primary cylinder gland
Debris in upright roller area or tie bar area; check and to 135 N.m (100 ft-lb) and glands on lift
clean. (secondary) cylinders to 100 N.m (73 ft-lb).
Bent or broken carriage or inner rail; replace part - do Cracked cylinder tube; replace tube.
not try to repair by welding. Rod seal damage; replace seals and check for:
Damaged or binding roller on upright; check con- Damaged rod seal groove in gland; check for
dition of roller and replace if necessary. damage to groove and replace seal or gland if
necessary
Carriage and upright roller shimming or thrust roller
out of adjustment; perform roller checks on Scored cylinder wall; repair or replace cylinder
upright and/or carriage and make adjustments as tube if necessary
necessary. Leaking check valve; clean and replace if nec-
essary
Damaged or kinked lift cylinder hose; check condi-
tion of hose, repair or replace as necessary. Leaking O-ring seal on check valve; replace check
valve.
Lift cylinder chain or chain sheave binding or dam-
aged; inspect and repair. Gland static seals (O-rings and back-up ring) dam-
aged; replace back-up ring.
Bent cylinder rod; inspect and replace rod and/or
cylinder as necessary. Gland static seals sealing surface damaged; check groove
and bore and repair or replace as necessary.
Internal leakage in piston-type cylinders; perform
cylinder checks listed under Load cannot be
lifted to maximum height. External leakage on lift (Standard) and
Damaged lift cylinder causing binding in the cylin- sec-ondary cylinder (TSU & Hi-Lo)
der; inspect and repair or replace cylinder.
Gland loose; check and tighten gland on cylinders to
Defective velocity fuse; remove fuse from cylinder
100 N.m (73 ft-lb).
hydraulic port, clean and recheck for proper opera-
tion. Cracked cylinder tube; inspect and replace tube.
Seal damage in piston-type cylinders; replace pis-ton
seals and rod seals.
Upright mis-staging (Standard and Hi-Lo
Damaged seal groove, piston-type cylinders; check for
upright lowering) scratches, nicks, or burrs and repair or replace rod
Damaged or binding roller on upright; check con- and piston.
dition of roller and replace if necessary. Scored cylinder wall, TSU piston-type cylinders;
Top carriage roller retaining cap screw loose; check replace tube and all seals.
and replace cap screw. Scored or damaged rod; replace rod and all seals.
Lift cylinder chain or chain sheave binding or dam- Damaged gland back-up seal; inspect and replace seal.
aged; inspect and repair. Gland static seals sealing surface damaged; check
Debris in upright roller area or tie bar area; check and grooves and bore.
clean.
Bent or broken carriage or inner rail; replace part - do
not try to repair by welding.
Section 3
Upright Inspection
CAUTION
SAFE PARKING. Before working on truck:
Park truck on a hard, level, and solid surface, such as a concrete floor
with no gaps or breaks.
Put upright in vertical position and fully lower the forks or attachment.
Put all controls in neutral. turn key switch OFF and remove key.
Apply the parking brake and block the wheels.
Upright
Load
Backrest
Carriage
Forks
Basic Visual Inspection Proper lubrication. The links should have a coat of oil
on all surfaces. Lubrication oil should penetrate
Use the following steps to conduct an initial visual inspec- completely into chain joints.
tion of the upright. This is the same type of inspection Good condition of the chain links and pins. No rust,
operators should be conducting on a daily basis. corrosion, stiffness, or cracking should be evi-
If you note problems with any component during the dent. Pins should not be turned or protruding.
basic visual inspection, continue with iExtended Excessive side wear or edge wear on the chain plates.
Inspectioni for checks and service. Correct, equal tension on chain sets.
Secure anchor bolt, adjustment nut, and jam nut
WARNING
mounting.
The procedures for checking, maintaining,
Correct alignment of the chain anchors to the chain and
and adjusting uprights, carriages, and forks chain sheaves. Adjust turned chain anchors.
involve movement of the components.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in Loose, broken, or damaged anchor bolt pins and cotter
pins. Replace defective pins and cotter pins.
serious injury. Always use extreme caution.
Do not walk or stand under raised forks.
Keep clear of load and carriage when Rollers
making any check or adjustment.
Keep your arms and fingers away from mov- Inspect the upright and carriage rollers for:
ing parts of the upright. Broken or loose rollers.
Do not reach through open areas of the Loose, broken, or misadjusted thrust roller on the
upright. carriage.
Obvious signs of failed bearing seals.
General
NOTE
Check to make sure all fasteners are secure.
Some grease will purge from the bearings in
Check to make sure the upright lifts and lowers the first 100-200 hours of operation.
smoothly with and without a capacity load.
Check for visible damage to components. Excessive looseness in carriage or upright roller
shimming.
Forks
Upright and Carriage Weldments
Check function and security of the fork latch.
Inspect the forks for cracks, especially the hanger and Inspect the upright and carriage for:
heel areas. Debris or foreign objects on the components.
Check for wear in the fork heel. If heel wear is evi- Bent, cracked, or broken components.
dent, perform the extended inspection.
Undesirable wear on or contact between compo-nents.
Inspect the fork hanger and carriage fork bar for
excessive wear. Irregular roller patterns and signs of excessive wear or
scraping on the rails.
Inspect for bent forks.
Extended Inspection
The extended inspection should be performed whenever
the basic visual inspection indicates upright problems, as
specified for PMs, or at least every 2000 hours.
Forks
Forks have a limited service life because of wear and
fatigue. Forks should be tested every 50-250 hours using
a visual inspection, a fork thickness check, a fork bending
check, and a fork gap check. If replacement is necessary,
Fork Bending Check
always replace the pair to ensure fork integrity.
Fork Alignment Set a carpenters square on the block against the fork
shank
Park the truck on a flat, even surface, tilt upright to
vertical position, and set forks 25-50 mm (1-2 in) Check the fork 508 mm (20 in) above the blade to make
sure it is not bent more than 14.5 mm (0.6 in) at the
above the ground.
maximum.
Compare fork arms to be sure they are straight, on the
same plane (level), and the same length. If blades are bent over the 14.5 mm (0.6 in) allow-ance
they should be replaced as a set. See Section 7,
Measure the distance from the fork tips to the ground. Fork and Carriage Removal and Replacement, for
The height difference between the forks tips should procedures to remove and replace the forks.
be no more than 6mm(0.25in).
Fork Fatigue
Fatigue cracks normally start in the heel area or on the
underside of the top hanger. If cracks are found, the fork
should be replaced. Dye penetrants or magnaflux can be
used for a more accurate inspection.
Fork Wear and Heel Wear
Industrial Truck Association (ITA) standards require that
a fork be removed from service when the blade or heel
thickness is reduced by 10% over its original thickness. If
Fork Arm Height the heel is 10% smaller than the arm, the load capacity
could be reduced by 20%. A 5,000-pound (2272 kg)
If the fork tips are not aligned within the specified capacity fork with 10% wear can only safely handle
6mm(0.25in) difference, the cause of the problem 4,000 pounds (1818 kg).
must be determined and corrected before returning
the truck to service. If replacement is necessary, Use of fork wear calipers are recommended (Clark part
always replace the forks in a set. number 1803641) to gauge fork wear as follows:
Fork Bending Use the outside jaws of the caliper to measure fork
thickness in the shank area of the fork.
Overloading, glancing blows against solid objects, or
picking up loads unevenly can bend or twist a fork. Use
the following procedure to check for fork bending.
Place a 50 x 100 x 610 mm (2 x 4 x 24 in) wood block
flat on the fork. Make sure the block is not rest-ing
on the heel radius.
NOTE
NOTE
Hold the caliper square and use light pres- A small amount of lubricant can be applied
sure to squeeze the outer jaw tips against the to the fork latch. Do not over lubricate and
fork shank. Take care not to accidentally allow lubricant to run down on carriage fork
alter the reading of the calipers. bar.
Check the fork blade area to the inside jaws of the Check fork stops for widening of notches or round-ing of
caliper. top edge. Replace the carriage if fork stops are
excessively worn.
If the inside jaws fit over the fork in the blade area, wear
exceeds allowable 10% wear and a new set of forks
should be installed. Lift Chains
Fork Hanger Wear and Carriage Fork Bar Wear The following checks should be performed every 50-250
hours to ensure correct chain performance See Section 6
Inspect the fork hangers and carriage fork bar. Excessive
for more complete chain inspection and maintenance pro-
wear can cause the fork to disengage the fork bars or
cedures.
reduce fork hanger life.
Chain Wear (Stretch) - All Lift Chains
Lift chain stretch due to wear in the joints can be mea-
sured using a measuring tape or Clarkis chain check ruler.
Place a capacity load on the forks and secure it to the Excessive lateral shift in the upright at, or near, full
carriage. maximum fork height (MFH)
Test load must be stacked stably, not extend Signs of over shimming include:
beyond the pallet, and be secured on the pal-
let. Operate the truck only from within the Mis-staging or hanging up of the upright
operatoris compartment. Excessive wear in the rail web
Premature bearing failure.
Tilt the upright back slightly and raise the upright to its
maximum extension several times. Note the Perform the following roll pattern check and the load test
smoothness of operation, the carriage play, and play if the need for roller shimming is suspected. See Section 4
for detailed clearance measurement procedures.
between the rails.
Roll Patterns
Move the load 100 mm (4 in) off center on the forks and
resecure it to the carriage. Impressions made by rollers on upright rails are called
roll patterns. Roll patterns can provide indication of the
Raise the upright to its maximum extension and lower need for upright or carriage adjustment.
the load to the floor several times.
WARNING
Repeat the step, moving the load 100 mm (4 in) off
center to the other side. Keep clear of load and carriage when
making any checks or adjustments.
Raise the upright to its maximum extension and lower
the load to the floor several times. Elevate the carriage about 1.3 m (4 feet).
Carefully observe the smoothness of operation, particu- Apply a light, thin layer of grease to the roller con-tact
larly in carriage play, and play between the rails. If any area.
unusual movement, staging, or noise occurs during the Lower the forks and pick up a capacity load. Raise and
test, correct the problem before returning the truck to ser- lower the upright several times.
vice. Continue with the following roller shimming checks Back out from the load and raise the carriage.
if too much play is evident in the carriage and rails in the
load test. The troubleshooting guide may also help to Compare the impressions of the rollers on each side of the
upright rails. The impressions should look the same on
identify specific problems with upright operation.
both sides. Look for signs of metal scoring or gouging
Roller Side-Clearance which can indicate excessive pressure caused by damaged
or misadjusted rollers.
The carriage and upright rollers are shimmed between the
inner race and the roller shaft shoulder to maintain mini- Carriage rollers, including side-thrust rollers, and all
mal clearance between the side of the roller and the web upright rollers can be checked by examining roll patterns.
If irregular impressions result from the checks, perform
of the adjacent rail. Shim adjustments help accommodate
the Lift Cylinder Shimming Check and the Load Test
manufacturing tolerances and wear in the upright rail sec- to further diagnose problems.
tions.
Side Clearance See Section 4 for procedures to measure clearances and
Roller adjust carriage or upright rollers.
Roller Shaft
and shoulder
Cylinders
Rail Web
Use the Drift Test, presented under Hydraulic Checks
below, for additional diagnosis of cylinder condition. See
Section 5 for cylinder repair.
External Leakage (All Cylinders)
Signs of loose shimming include: To check for external leakage on the primary cylinder:
Excessive lateral (side-to-side) movement in the upright
rail sections
Clean the top of the gland and rod to remove any Cycle the upright 5-10 times through the first 2/3 length
buildup of debris. of the primary stroke and lower forks com-pletely.
Check rod surface for defects or unusual wear. Slowly lift the carriage 305-610 mm (1-2 ft) into the
Nicks, burrs, or other sharp defects can cause dam-age secondary lift stage then lift to full extension.
to the seal and will lead to leaks. The rod should If the carriage does not lift to full height, the problem is
be repaired or replaced. likely an internal leak and the cylinder should be
For piston-type cylinders, small blunt defects in the overhauled.
top and midsection of the rod can be tolerated in
this cylinder design. The high pressure sealing is If the carriage does lift to full height, but you still
over the last several inches of stroke. This type of suspect an internal leak, repeat the procedure with a
defect is acceptable if leakage is not evident. 40-70% capacity load.
Mark upright
rails here
CAUTION
Test load must be stacked stably, not extend
beyond the pallet, and be secured on the pal-
let.
Section 4
IMPORTANT WARNING
Before removing any component for over- Use an approved safety platform to reach the
haul, make sure the correct repair parts and/ upper areas of the upright. Never use the
or kits are available. upright as a ladder.
WARNING
An upright or carriage can move unexpect- Introduction
edly:
Standard and Hi-Lo upright assemblies have two lift
Do not walk or stand under raised forks roller sets mounted on the rails, three lift roller sets
Kee clear of load and carriage when making any mounted on the carriage, and on external thrust roller set
check or adjustment mounted on the carriage.
Keep your arms and fingers away from moving The triple-stage upright assemblies have four lift roller
parts of the upright. sets mounted on the rails, three lift roller sets mounted on
Block the carriage or upright when working with the carriage, and one thrust roller sets (external)
the components in a raised position. mounted on the carriage. (see the Roller Side Clearance
Do not reach through open areas of the upright. Chart on next page.)
Never attempt to move or align the rails by hand. Each carriage and upright lift roller is nested within its
Use a prybar. adjacent rail set. The front face of the lift roller handles
Failure to follow these warnings can result in seri- front-to-back friction and play between the nesting seg-
ous injury. ments of the upright assembly, the side face of the
roller radius handles side-to-side friction and play. The
rollers are canted (tilted) to allow the side face to bear
properly on the web.
SM 715, Dec 04 Carriage and Upright Roller Clearance Checks and Shim Adjustment 34-4-1
Group 34, Uprights
Rail flange wear can cause excess play between the lift
rollers and the rail flange. The only way to correct this is Gap
to install oversize rollers-only one size of which is avail- Lift Roller
able. If oversize rollers were fitted previously, the only Shoulder Side Face
remedy for excessive front-to-back play is to replace the Of Clearance
rail set. (carriage middle rollers are always standard-size Rail Web
rollers; see Oversize Rollers later in this Section for
Rail Flange
details on roller replacement.)
The gap between the roller side and the web of
adjacent rail set affects the side-to-side motion of the
upright-which should be as small as possible without
causing the sliding segments to bind.
Web Area Gap at Mimimumm Span of Rail Set Gap at Maximum Span of Rail Set
Roller Set# Forming Gap a b a b
Target Allowed Target Allowed
(mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in)
#1 Front, Inner rail 0.5-1.5 0.02-0.06 0.5-1.25 0.02-0.05 d d 2.25 0-0.09
#2 Front, Inner rail 0-0.75 0-0.03 e 0-0.06 d d 2.25 0-0.09
0-1.5
#3 Back, Inner rail 0-0.75 0-0.03 0-1.0 0-0.04 d d 2.25 0-0.09
#4 Back, Inner rail 0-0.75 0-0.03 0-1.0 0-0.04 d d 2.25 0-0.09
#5 Back, Intermd rail 0-0.75 0-0.03 0-1.0 0-0.04 d d 2.25 0-0.09
#6 Back, Intermd rail 0-0.75 0-0.03 0-1.0 0-0.04 d d 2.25 0-0.09
#7 Back, Outer rail 0-0.75 0-0.03 0-1.0 0-0.04 d d 2.25 0-0.09
34-4-2 Carriage and Upright Roller Clearance Checks and Shim Adjustment SM 715, Dec 04
Group 34, Uprights
You check the performance effect of the lift roller side Position the carriage or rails so that the roller set you
clearance by means of the load test described in Section want to check is at the mark for the narrowest span
3. To evaluate with certainty that the clearance is on the adjacent nesting rail set.
excessive, you perform the checks given below.
To correct excessive lift roller side clearance, you add
shims as described later in this Section. Narrowest
span
SM 715, Dec 04 Carriage and Upright Roller Clearance Checks and Shim Adjustment 34-4-3
Group 34, Uprights
6. If the clearance at the widest rail set span is more Top Carriage
than 2.25 mm (0.09 in), the roller set needs shim-
ming.
If the clearance at the narrowest rail set span is more
than 1.0 mm (0.04 in), the roller set should be
shimmed; however, it is OK for the middle carriage
roller gap to be up to 1.5 mm (0.06 in).
7. Repeat entire procedure for each roller set, following Rollers
the instructions in Directions for Checking Specific
Rollers below.
34-4-4 Carriage and Upright Roller Clearance Checks and Shim Adjustment SM 715, Dec 04
Group 34, Uprights
SM 715, Dec 04 Carriage and Upright Roller Clearance Checks and Shim Adjustment 34-4-5
Group 34, Uprights
Add shims to the top and bottom rollers as deter-mined Upright Roller Removal
in the previous steps.
After the carriage has been removed, lower the upright
Install shims with the same number on each side. rails until both of the secondary (final) lift cylinders
When an odd number of shims is required, always are completely collapsed.
place the odd shim on the same side on all roller
sets. Jack the truck and block under the frame so that the
bottom of the upright is approximately 254 mm (10
Use a straight bar to determine the number of shims to in) off the floor. See Lifting, Jacking, and
add to the middle roller shaft as shown in the fol- Blocking in Group SA for safe procedures.
lowing illustration. This shimming may be asymmet-
ric, meaning the numbers of shims do not have to Set the parking brake and block the steer wheels.
match those of the top and bottom rollers. Tilt the upright to as near vertical as possible.
Using a hoist and lifting strap of adequate capacities,
connect the lifting strap to the inner rail on standard &
Hi-Lo uprights or intermediate rails on triple-stage
uprights. Lift hoist to remove slack from the strap.
WARNING
Use an approved safety platform. Never use
the upright as a ladder. TMX Truck EPX Truck
34-4-6 Carriage and Upright Roller Clearance Checks and Shim Adjustment SM 715, Jun 05
Group 34, Uprights
Secure the cylinder to prevent its falling and discon-nect Roller Removal, Shimming, and Replacement
the cylinder rod retaining bolts.
To add shims to, or replace the rollers:
Use a puller to remove the rollers from the posts. Or, gently
pry the rollers off the posts. Pry at different points
around the bearing to work it off. Do not dam-age the
bearing seals on the backside of the roller.
Inspect all roller components when removed:
Clean and inspect the rollers, shims, and roller
shafts.
Bearings should be in good condition and allow the
roller to spin smoothly with a true rotation.
Clean rail sections and add lubricant if necessary.
Replace any worn or damaged component.
NOTE
For 4-hose adapters, you must disconnect the If the clearance check indicated an even number of
hose sheave and bracket. This is not neces- shims needed, split the number evenly between the
sary for 2-hose adapters. rollers on either side of the upright.
If the clearance check indicated an odd number of shims
Move the sheave with the hoses and any other con- needed, keep the odd number to the same side on all
nected components out of the way. rails of the upright. If three shims are needed, for
Disconnect the rail cylinders by raising the rails to free example, add one to the rollers on the left side. Add
the cylinder rod ends from the tie bar. Tilt the the other two on the rollers on the right side.
cylinders inward and secure out of the way of the tie Reposition the rollers onto the roller shaft and use a
bars. plastic or hard-rubber mallet to gently tap the roller.
Lower the assembly completely to expose the rollers. Seat the roller evenly by continuing to tap gently
until it is fully seated and snug against the added
The lower roller set of the inner rail and upper roller set shims.
of the outer rail on standard and triple-stage uprights are
now exposed for shim adjustment.
SM 715, Dec 04 Carriage and Upright Roller Clearance Checks and Shim Adjustment 34-4-7
Group 34, Uprights
Upright Reassembly Reconnect the cylinder guide bolts. Do not tighten until
inner and/or intermediate rails are in the fully
The following steps detail the procedures for reassem-
lowered position. Torque guide bolts nuts to 20-25
bling the upright.
N.m (14.8-18.5 ft-lb).
WARNING
The upright can move unexpectedly:
Keep your arms and fingers away from
moving parts of the upright.
Do not reach through open areas of the
upright.
Never attempt to move or align the rails by
hand. Use a prybar.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in Reconnect the cylinder rod bolts. Torque rod bolts to 20-
serious injury. 25 N.m (14.8-18.5 ft-lb). In Hi-Lo upright,
Reconnect the secondary cylinder hose.
Connect the lifting strap to the inner rail on standard &
Hi-Lo uprights or intermediate rails on triple-stage
uprights and raise the rails just high enough to clear
the lift cylinders. Use a prybar to guide the rails and
allow the rollers to reenter the rail channel.
34-4-8 Carriage and Upright Roller Clearance Checks and Shim Adjustment SM 715, Jun 05
Group 34, Uprights
Test the upright lift and tilt functions; make sure all Overshimming
upright components work correctly and smoothly.
Check for overshimming as described in the next Use these steps to check for overshimming:
subsection. Repeat the load test to make sure the With the forks removed, lift the upright to maximum
upright works correctly under load. When you are fork height.
sure all components are operating correctly, perform
the chain adjustment checks in Section 3 before Slowly lower the upright.
returning the truck to service. The carriage should not bind or hang up at any point
along the rails.
If the carriage binds or hangs up, and the rails are not
clogged with grease or debris, the carriage
requires reshimming. See Troubleshooting for
other mis-staging problems.
SM 715, Dec 04 Carriage and Upright Roller Clearance Checks and Shim Adjustment 34-4-9
NOTE :
Section 5
Load Lowering
Flow Valve
Slowly lift the inner (or intermediate) rails off the top of Remove the pins, draw the chain through the sheave, and
the cylinder to expose the cylinder rod top. drape the chain over the carriage.
CAUTION
Block rail in up position.
CAUTION Remove the snap ring holding the chain sheave (and
Do not try to maneuver the cylinder or rails hose bracket, if equipped) on the rod end and move
with your hands. Use a prybar. assembly off top of rod.
Disconnect cylinder mounting bolts and cylinder base Disconnect and cap the hydraulic line from the base of
mounting bolts.) each cylinder. Remove the mounting bolts from the
manifold block.
CAUTION
Make sure hoisting equipment is of adequate
capacity and in good working order.
8. Disconnect the cylinder rod retaining bolts. Clean the rod-end and gland thoroughly to prevent
contamination from falling into the cylinder during
disassembly.
With a blunt punch or chisel, bend the lock ring out of
the locking grooves of the gland.
Use a spanner wrench to remove the gland. Reuse the
lock ring if undamaged.
Carefully lift the rod out of the cylinder and place in a
clean area.
Remove the cylinders by raising the inner rail (and Inspect the tube and tube end for damage and cover the
intermediate rail on the triple stage upright) to free cylinder tube end to prevent contamination.
the cylinder rod ends from the tie bar.
Remove any shims and note number and location. Remove all rings and seals from the piston and the
gland.
Lift the cylinders off the base mount.
Rod Wiper
Use these steps in reverse to replace the cylinders. Torque Rod Seal
the cylinder rod retaining bolts to 20-25 N.m (14.8-18.5 O-Ring
Back-Up Ring
ftlb). Torque the cylinder guide bolt nuts to 30-35 N.m Gland
(22.2-25.6 ft-lb). Check Group 40 for hydraulic fitting O-Ring
tightening procedures. Tube
Rod
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Cylinder Overhaul
Use these steps to overhaul the primary and lift and sec- Retaining Ring
ondary cylinders. Check Valve
Piston
NOTE
Cylinder Seal
During overhaul, set rod or cylinder on a
Snap Ring Pin
work bench with adequate support for safe
Wear Ring
and convenient disassembly. Two sets of 4x4
in (100x100 mm) V-notched blocks are
helpful; one set for the cylinder barrel and
one set for the piston rod. The blocks prevent
nicks and scratches from harming the piston
or rod.
For piston-type cylinders:
Remove the check valve from the piston for
Cylinder Disassembly
inspection and cleaning by removing the snap
To overhaul the primary cylinder, it is not neces-sary ring from the piston bore.
to remove the cylinder from the upright. Instead,
free the rod end of the cylinder as explained in
Cylinder Removal.
To overhaul piston-type cylinders, you should remove
the cylinders from the upright as explained in
Cylinder Removal. The cylinders have seals on
the piston, and the rods must be removed for seal Check Valve. Arrow shows direction of flow
replacement.
b. Use a blunt hook to pop the check valve out.
The ram-type lift cylinders are sealed on the rod only.
The only serviceable seals are inside the gland. It IMPORTANT
is not necessary to remove these cylinders from Use extreme care that you do not make nicks
the upright for overhaul. Instead, free the rod end and burrs on the interior surface area of the
of the cylinder as explained in Cylinder
cap or cylinder or the piston.
Removal.
Take care when installing these parts to make sure that no Install the lock ring onto the gland. Lubricate cylin-der
parts are damaged. threads and screw gland onto cylinder. Be careful not
to damage gland seal. Make sure the gland is fully
Coat all packing, seals and rings in clean, hydraulic oil seated on the cylinder barrel. Deform the lock ring
(Clark part number 1800236 qt., 1802155 gal.) prior into slots in the tube and the gland.
to reassembly. Coat the inside of the gland nut bore
with hydraulic oil. Check the assembly by making sure the piston slides
freely in and out of the cylinder.
Replace the U-cup seal (groove toward bottom of
cylinder), rod wiper, and O-ring and back-up seals Tighten the gland nut:
on the gland. On primary cylinders, tighten the gland nut to 100
N.m (75 ft-lb).
On lift and secondary cylinders, tighten the gland nut
to 100 N.m (75 ft-lb).
This competes the cylinder repair procedure. Replace the
cylinders as described in Cylinder Removal and Replace-
ment. Complete the chain length adjustment in Section 3
NOTE for correct carriage and rail position. When all adjust-
O-rings should be carefully installed to elimi- ments are completed, return the truck to service.
nate cuts or twisting.
Section 6
TMX Truck
EPX Truck
TMX Truck
EPX Truck
Standard Upright Chain Length Adjustment Raise carriage about 1 m (3.2 ft) and measure the
distance from where the center of the bottom car-
To adjust chain length on the standard upright use the fol- riage roller stopped to the bottom edge of the inner
lowing illustration and procedures: rail. Distance should not be less than 20 mm (0.80
in) or chain length adjustment is required.
Carriage stop-to-upright:
Lift upright to its full height and check for clear-ance
on the carriage safety stop.
If the carriage stop hits the upright stop, adjust the
chain anchor adjustment nuts out until there is at
least 3 mm (0.12 in) clearance between the stops.
IMPORTANT
Adjust chain The carriage stop must not be allowed to
length here
con-tact the upright stop under any
To carriage circumstance during normal operations.
Fork-to-ground clearance: If all three chain length requirements listed above cannot
a. Set the upright to vertical position. be met, the tire diameter may be out of the design range
allowance. Also, excessive tire wear will decrease
carriage stop clearance.
Oversized tires will reduce the bottom carriage roller
engagement on the inner rail when the carriage is in the
lowered position. The fork-to-ground clearance can devi-
ate from the 10-20 mm (0.40-0.80 in) allowance by a
small amount if necessary to maintain the safe 20 mm
(0.80 in) clearance of the bottom carriage roller to the
lower edge of the inner rail.
The carriage safety stop hits the inner rail stop at IMPORTANT
full lift height. For all chain anchor adjustments:
To adjust the cylinder lift chains on a TSU use the
Threaded chain anchors must be left free to
follow-ing illustration and procedures:
pivot in mounting hole.
Anchor cotter pin heads must be to the inside
of the upright.
Torque jam nuts to adjustment nuts to 80-
150 N.m (59-110 ft-lb).
Make sure chain anchors are secured so that
no twist is evident in the chains.
Adjust chain If all three chain length requirements listed above cannot
length here To carriage be met, the tire diameter may be out of the design range
allowance. Also, excessive tire wear will decrease
Fork-to-ground clearance: carriage stop clearance.
Set the upright to vertical position.
Break the jam nuts loose on the chain anchors. Oversized tires will reduce the bottom carriage roller
engagement on the inner rail when the carriage is in the
Turn the chain adjustment nuts until clearance
lowered position. The fork-to-ground clearance can devi-
between forks and ground is 10-20 mm (0.40-
ate from the 10-20 mm (0.40-0.80 in) allowance by a
0.80 in).
small amount if necessary to maintain the safe 20 mm
(0.80 in) clearance of the bottom carriage roller to the
lower edge of the inner rail.
Section 7
Fork and Carriage Removal and Replacement
CAUTION Lift tip of each fork and put a 100 x 100 mm (4 x 4 in)
block under the fork arm near the heel.
SAFE PARKING. Before working on truck:
1.Park truck on a hard, level, and solid sur- CAUTION
face, such as a concrete floor with no gaps Forks weigh 40-65 kg (90-145 lbs) each. Take
or breaks. care when lifting.
2.Put upright in vertical position and fully
lower the forks or attachment.
3.Put all controls in neutral. Turn key switch
OFF and remove key.
4.Apply the parking brake and block the
wheels.
Fork Removal
Forks do not need to be removed to remove the carriage.
Blocking the Fork
1. Release the fork latches.
Push down on tips of the forks to disengage the fork
hooks from the carriage fork bar.
Lift fork heel and remove block.
CAUTION
Forks are not stable sitting free in upright
position. Use care when working around the
forks.
Latch Operation
Move each fork to the notch on the bottom of the lower 6. Back the truck away from the forks.
carriage cross bar.
Fork Replacement
1. Carefully drive truck up close to forks.
! CAUTION
Forks are not stable sitting free in upright
position. Use care when working around the
forks.
Lift tips of forks to engage the fork hooks on the upper Once the carriage is fully lowered, clamp the front of
carriage fork bar. one fork to the pallet to prevent the carriage from
Remove blocks from under fork. falling over backwards when removed.
Carriage Removal
The carriage should be removed for shimming or when
any service procedure is performed on the upright.
WARNING
The procedures for checking, maintaining,
and adjusting uprights, carriages, and forks
involve movement of the components.
Do not walk or stand under raised forks.
Keep clear of load and carriage when mak-
ing any check or adjustment.
Keep your arms and fingers away from
moving parts of the upright.
Do not reach through open areas of the
upright. For carriage auxiliary components, the hose sheave
Always use a prybar to move the upright or bracket must be unbolted from the primary cylinder
carriage. chain sheave bracket. Move the hose bracket off the
Failure to follow these warnings can result in chain bracket.
serious injury.
WARNING
You may need to pull on the hoses/cables and
chains while lowering the primary cylinder
to get it all the way down. This is done to
create slack in hoses/cables and chains and to
dis-place as much oil as possible, which will
reduce oil loss when disconnecting hydraulic
lines for auxiliary components.
You may need a helper to hold the control
handle in the lowering position while you
pull on the carriage chains to fully collapse
the primary cylinder (on TSU & Hi-Lo).
When pulling on the chains to lower the
primary cylinder (on TSU & Hi-Lo), the
ignition must be off.
Carriage Replacement
To replace the carriage:
First check to be sure the carriage is securely clamped to
the pallet.
Move the truck up to the carriage assembly with the
inner rail centered on the carriage.
Raise the upright until the inner rail is high enough to
clear the upper carriage rollers.
Cap all lines to prevent leaks. Tilt the upright until it is at the same angle as the car-
Label all lines and fittings for correct reassembly. riage assembly.
Elevate the primary cylinder to its maximum height. Be Now slowly move the truck forward until the inner rail is
sure all hoses and loose parts are secured out of the centered over the carriage rollers.
way to prevent damage.
Continue elevating the upright until the inner rail clears
the carriage.
Remove steer wheel blocks. Release the parking brake
and slowly back the truck away from the car-riage.
Lower the upright until the inner rail clears all of the
carriage rollers.
NOTE
If the rail or bearings bind, raise the upright,
back away from the carriage and check to be
sure the carriage rollers are installed prop-
erly.
Section 8
Tilt Cylinder
Mounting Stoper
Tilt Cylinder
Mounting Bolt
Grease Nipple
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Upright Mounting Pin
Outer Rail Set
Washer
Upright Mounting Bolt
Typical Upright Installation
WARNING
The upright assembly is heavy. Use only
hoists with enough capacity to lift the entire
assembly. Keep clear of the assembly as it is
being hoisted and set down. Keep hands and
feet away from the assembly. Use prybars to
move the assembly into position for reattach-
ment.
Disconnect
lines here.
TMX Truck
Disconnect
EPX Truck lines here.
Remove tilt cylinder rod-end, rod-end mounting bolt and Upright Replacement
stopper from upright.
Use an overhead chain hoist of adequate capacity and an
approved lift chain to lift upright into position.
Tilt Cylinder
Rod End
Tilt Cylinder
Mounting Stoper
Tilt Cylinder
Mounting Bolt
Remove upright mounting pin bolt and lift upright off WARNING
frame. See illustration on page 1. Use prybars to move the assembly into posi-
Slowly set upright down on the floor, 100 x 100 mm (4 x tion for reattachment.
4 in) blocking, or sturdy pallets set end-to-end.
Install upright mounting pin and bolt. Torque to 25-
30N.m (221~266 lbf-in)
Spacer
Washer
Install rod end pins, lock plates, and fasteners. Tighten NOTE
lock plate fasteners to a torque of 121-136 in-lb Reconnect two-hose adapter assembly
(19.3- 21.5 N.m). hydraulic lines to the upright-mounted
bracket.
Tilt Cylinder
Rod End
Tilt Cylinder
Mounting Stoper
Tilt Cylinder
Mounting Bolt
TMX Truck
EPX Truck
TMX Truck
GROUP 38
Section 1
Counterweight Specifications and Description
WARNING
BATTERY WEIGHT. The minimum battery
weight for your truck is stamped on the
nameplate. Never operate the truck with a
Generic Illustration
battery that weighs less.
Section 2
WARNING
Observe proper, safe lifting practices when
lifting counterweight on or off truck. Generic Illustration
Counterweight should only be lifted by
Counterweight Installation
WARNING
Stand clear of the counterweight as it is being
hoisted, moved, or mounted.
During mounting, always use prybars for
location adjustments. Do not place any part
of your body between the counterweight and
truck.
Counterweight Hooks
Torque :
Mounter nut
TMX
Counterweight Hooks
Torque :
EPX
Section 3
Overhead Guard Removal and Installation
CAUTION WARNING
SAFE PARKING. Before working on truck: Overhead guard must be in place to protect
operator from falling objects.
1.Park truck on a hard, level and solid sur-
face, such as a concrete floor with no gaps
or breaks.
2.Put upright in vertical position and fully
lower the forks or attachment.
3.Put all controls in neutral. Turn key switch
OFF and remove key.
4.Apply the park brake and block the wheels.
Cowl
Assembly
Torque:
40-45 N.m (EPX Truck)
(30-33 ft-lb)
Section 4
Floor Plate Removal and Installation To replace the floor plate, position the front of floor
plate first, then unfold it into position.
Tilt the steering column fully forward.
IMPORTANT
Fold the floor plate on its hinge and lift out the oper- Make sure the accelerator pedal has a full
ators compartment. Rubber mat lifts out with floor stroke and does not bind.
plate. Floor plate is not fastened to the truck. Refer to Group 13 for accelerator pedal and
control information.
SM 715, Dec 04 Floor Plate, Seat, and Seat Deck Removal and Installation 38-4-1
Group 38, Counterweight and Chassis
Torque:
6-13 N.m
(60-120 in-lb)
Torque: Torque:
40-45 N.m 8-10 N.m
(30-33 ft-lb) (71-88 in-lb)
(EPX Truck)
Seat Deck
Gas Spring
Torque:
23-25 N.m
(203-221 in-lb)
Torque:
20-25 N.m
(176-221 in-lb)
Overhead Guard
Torque:
100-110 N.m
(73-81 ft-lb)
Torque:
40-45 N.m
(30-33 ft-lb)
(TMX Truck)
Seat Deck
Leveler
Torque:
20-25 N.m
(176-221 in-lb)
38-4-2 Floor Plate, Seat, and Seat Deck Removal and Installation SM 715, Jun 05
GROUP 40
GROUP 40
SPECIFICATIONS
Section 1
(TMX)
TMG Service Chart
WARNING
BEFORE OPERATING lift truck, operator must:
Be trained and authorized.
Read and understand operator's
manual.
Not operate a faulty lift truck.
Not repair lift truck unless trained and authorized.
Have the overhead guard and load
* backrest extension in place.
IMPORTANT
--------------------
-------------------
-----------.
--------------------
------------.
WARNING
Disconnect battery before handling
electrical components.
WARNING
TRUCK CAN MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY!
Hydraulics Diagram
CAUTION
Wiring Schematic TMG Service Chart
WARNING
BEFORE OPERATING lift truck, operator must:
DOT3 only Be trained and authorized.
Read and understand operator's
manual.
to prevent failure Not operate a faulty lift truck.
Not repair lift truck unless trained and authorized.
*
of braking system
Have the overhead guard and load backrest
extension in place.
DURING OPERATION, lift truck operator must: *
2825871
Wear a seat belt.
Keep entire body inside truck cab.
WARNING Never carry passengers or lift people.
Keep truck away from people and obstructions.
Travel with lift mechanism as low as possible.
*
Disconnect battery before handling and tilted back.
TO PARK lift truck, operator must:
electrical components.
Completely lower forks or attachments. *
Shift into neutral.
Connect positine to positive, negative Turn off key.
Set parking brake. Wiring Diagram
to negative to prevent damage. 2811139 Clark Material Handling Co. Sit Down Rider 2798233
Read the *
manual
Buckle up! *
CAUTION
Apply brake *
DOT3 only
when leaving
truck
to prevent failure
Watch Out
of braking system
For Other 2825871
People
Prevent
Overturns!
AVOID :
slippery,
sloping, or
uneven
surfaces
loads over
capacity on
nameplate
unstable or
high loads
low tire
pressure
poorly
maintained
lift truck
fast or sharp
turns
In Case of
Tip-Over:
Don't
jump
Hold on
tight
Brace feet
Lean
away
INSIDE OF COVER
CTWT
WARNING
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WARNING
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TIRE PRESSURE
WARNING
IMPORTANT Disconnect battery before handling . . (bar)
--------------------
------------------- BEFORE OPERATING lift truck, operator must:
electrical components. . FRONT TIRE Be trained and authorized.
-----------. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
. REAR TIRE
Read and understand
-------------------- . A B operator's manual.
------------. Connect positine to positive, negative
.
. P/NO
Not operate a faulty lift truck.
Not repair lift truck unless trained and authorized.
to negative to prevent damage. 2811139 -------------------------------------------------------------- . Have the overhead guard and load
backrest extension in place.
DURING OPERATION, lift truck operator must:
Wear a seat belt.
Keep entire body inside truck cab.
Never carry passengers or lift people.
Keep truck away from people and obstructions.
c
TO PARK lift truck, operator must:
Completely lower forks or attachments.
Shift into neutral.
Turn off key.
Set parking brake.
Nameplate and Decals can occur if these capacities are exceeded. Do not
exceed the maximum capacity specified.
This section shows the nameplate (data and capacity
plate) and decals required to be on all operating Clark Truck weight . The approximate weight of the truck
industrial trucks. The nameplate lists the data on the truck without a load on the forks. The truck weight plus
. type and serial number . and the capacities of the truck. the weight of the load must be considered when
Decals depict or explain the hazards the operator must operat-ing on elevators, elevated floors, etc., to be
avoid when operating the truck. The nameplate and sure it is safe.
decals are placed in specific locations on the truck and
CAUTION
are intended to warn others working around the truck of
its hazards as well. The nameplate and decals MUST BE Before attachments are added, or if the truck
IN PLACE on all trucks. is modified after leaving the factory, you
must contact your authorized Clark dealer
If any decals or the nameplate are missing from the truck, for authorization and a new nameplate as
check with your local Clark dealer for replacements. This capacity will new affected. This is required
is required by OSHA. by OSHA.
IMPORTANT
Do not allow a lift truck with damaged or From the factory this truck
meets Part II ANSI B56.1
missing decals or data plate to be placed in Model Type
service. Replace them immediately. They Serial No.
Attachments
contain important information as described in
A
on the following pages. This is required by
OSHA. The location of all decals is also B mm
in lb
shown on the following pages. mm kg
in lb
mm kg
mm kg
Load C in
The truck data and capacity plate provides essential infor- mm
mation about the truck. This information is important for C. G. C
Capacities are for
both operators and service personnel. Operators can see centered loads only.
B
what the trucks capacities and load ratings are. Service A Capacities are with
attachment or forks with
personnel must identify the truck model, type, and serial upright in vertical position.
number when ordering parts. Refer to numbers on exam- Truck Weight lb or kg
Max Battery lb or kg
2. Truck serial number--An identification number Max Amp Hrs. Volts No.
2811000
For other capacities consult Clark Material Handling Co., Lexington, KY
assigned to this particular truck and should be used
when requesting information or ordering service
parts for this truck from your authorized CLARK
dealer. The serial number is also stamped on the
frame.
1
2
3. Attachment description (if any installed)--The user
3
must see that the truck is marked to identify the
attachment(s), including weight of the truck/attach-
ment combination and truck capacity with the attach- 4
ment.
4. Capacity rating, load center, and lifting height data-- 5
Shows the maximum load capacity of this truck with
relation to load centers and fork heights (see diagram
on plate). Personal injury and damage to the truck
WARNING
Apply brake
when leaving
truck
Brace feet
Lean
away
2798235
SM 715, Mar 05 Nameplate and Decals 40-1-5
Group 40, Specifications
WARNING
body part is put between moving parts of the upright.
! WARNING
Disconnect battery before handling
electrical components.
WARNING
TRUCK CAN MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY!
Disconnect battery.
Discharge capacitor(s).
Section 2
General Specifications
Group Specifications...........................................................................................................4
Group 16, Motors Specifications...........................................................................................4
Group 17, Contactors Specifications...................................................................................4
Group 19, Motor Controls Specifications.............................................................................5
Group 20, Drive Axle Specifications.....................................................................................5
Group 22, Wheels and Tires Specifications........................................................................5
Group 23, Brake System Specifications..............................................................................5
Group 25/26, Steer System Specifications.........................................................................5
Group 29/30, Hydraulic Sytem Specifications....................................................................5
Group 32, Tilt Cylinder Specifications..................................................................................6
Group 34, Uprights Specifications........................................................................................6
Group 38, Counterweight Specifications.............................................................................6
Capacities
For standard transaxle trucks and hydrostatic transmission trucks.
Models At 500 mm (24 in) Load Center
TMX 12 1250 kg 2500 lbs
TMX 13 1250 kg 2500 lbs
TMX 15s 1500 kg 3000 lbs
TMX 15 1500 kg 3000 lbs
TMX 17 1750 kg 3500 lbs
TMX 18 1800 kg 4000 lbs
TMX 20 1815 kg 4000 lbs
TMX 20x 2000 kg 4000 lbs
TMX 25 2270 kg 5000 lbs
EPX16 1600 kg 3500 lbs
EPX18 1800 kg 4000 lbs
Note: Rated capacity applies when using uprights with maximum fork height up to and including TMX 12-25, EPX16-
18 3861 mm (152 in).
Note: Refer to the truck data plate for exact service and axle weights.
Travel Speeds
Maximum speeds with triple stage upright.
(For U.S markets)
TMX 12 TMX 15S TMX 15 TMX 17 TMX 20 TMX 25
MPH(kph) MPH(kph) MPH(kph) MPH(kph) MPH(kph) MPH(kph)
36 Volt 48 Volt 36 Volt 48 Volt 36 Volt 48 Volt 36 Volt 48 Volt 36 Volt 48 Volt 36 Volt 48 Volt
Empty 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 7.5(12) 7.5(12)
Loaded 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 9.3(15) 7.5(12) 7.5(12)
mm in
TMX 12 1356 53.4
TMX 13 1356 53.4
TMX 15S 1356 53.4
TMX 15 1519 59.8
TMX 17 1519 59.8
TMX 18 1519 59.8
TMX 20 1519 59.8
TMX 20x 1530 60.2
TMX 25 1565 61.6
EPX 16 1805 71.0
EPX 18 1835 72.2
Group Specifications
Section 3
Hydraulic Fitting Tightening Procedure
Tighten fitting finger tight until it stops turning, while Using finger tips only, lightly snug fitting with a wrench
moving the fitting lightly side to side to pre-vent until it bottoms out on the seat or port. Do not
cocking or thread damage. overtighten.