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WARNING
WARNING
-- The proThe proper and sper and safe lubrafe lubricatiication and maion and maintenntenance foance for these fr these forkliorklift trucft trucks, recoks, recommenmmended by Mided by Mitsubitsubishi Forshi Forklift Trklift Trucks, arucks, aree
outlined in the SERVICE MANUAL. Read and understand the SERVICE MANUAL before performing any lubrication oroutlined in the SERVICE MANUAL. Read and understand the SERVICE MANUAL before performing any lubrication or
maintenance on these trucks. Improper performance of lubrication or maintenance procedures is dangerous and couldmaintenance on these trucks. Improper performance of lubrication or maintenance procedures is dangerous and could
result in injury or death. The serviceman or mechanic may be unfamiliar with many of the systems on this truck. This makesresult in injury or death. The serviceman or mechanic may be unfamiliar with many of the systems on this truck. This makes
it important to use caution when performing service work.it important to use caution when performing service work.
-- Do not opDo not operaterate these te these trucks urucks unless you hnless you have reaave read and unded and understorstood the insod the instructructions in ttions in the SERVhe SERVICE MANUICE MANUAL. ImprAL. Improperoper
truck operation is dangerous and could result in truck operation is dangerous and could result in injury or death.injury or death.
A knowledge of the system and/or components is importantA knowledge of the system and/or components is important
before the removal or disassembly of any component.before the removal or disassembly of any component.
Because of the size of some of the truck components, theBecause of the size of some of the truck components, the
serviceman or mechanic should check the weights serviceman or mechanic should check the weights noted innoted in
this Manual.this Manual.
Use proper lifting procedures when removing anyUse proper lifting procedures when removing any
components.components.
Following is a list of basic Following is a list of basic precautions that should always beprecautions that should always be
observed.observed.
(1)(1) Read aRead and undnd understerstand all wand all warniarning platng plates and des and decals oecals onn
the truck before operating, lubricating or repairing thethe truck before operating, lubricating or repairing the
product.product.
(2)(2) AlwaAlways wear prys wear protecotective gltive glasses anasses and proted protective sctive shoeshoes
when working around trucks. In particular, wearwhen working around trucks. In particular, wear
protective glasses when using a hammer or sledge onprotective glasses when using a hammer or sledge on
any part of the truck or its attachments with a hammerany part of the truck or its attachments with a hammer
or sledge.or sledge.
Use welders gloves, hood/goggles, apron and otherUse welders gloves, hood/goggles, apron and other
protective clothing appropriate to the welding jobprotective clothing appropriate to the welding job
being performed. Do not wear loose fitting or tornbeing performed. Do not wear loose fitting or torn
clothing. Remove all rings from fingers when workingclothing. Remove all rings from fingers when working
on machinery.on machinery.
(3)(3) Do not Do not work owork on any trn any truck thauck that is suppt is supporteorted only by ld only by liftift
jacks jacks or or a a hoist. hoist. Always Always use use blocks blocks or or jack jack stands stands toto
support the truck before performing any support the truck before performing any disassembly.disassembly.
(4)(4) LoweLower the for the forks or orks or other ither implemplementments to the gs to the grounroundd
before performbefore performing any work on the truck. If ing any work on the truck. If this cannotthis cannot
be done, make sure the forks or other implements arebe done, make sure the forks or other implements are
blocked correctly to prevent them from droppingblocked correctly to prevent them from dropping
unexpectedly.unexpectedly.
(5)(5) Use sUse steps ateps and grnd grab handab handles (iles (if applif applicablecable) whe) whenn
mounting or dismounting a truck. Clean any mud ormounting or dismounting a truck. Clean any mud or
debris from steps, walkways or work platforms beforedebris from steps, walkways or work platforms before
using. Always face truck when using steps, ladders andusing. Always face truck when using steps, ladders and
walkways. When it is not possible to use the designedwalkways. When it is not possible to use the designed
access system, provide ladders, scaffolds, or workaccess system, provide ladders, scaffolds, or work
platforms to perform safe repair platforms to perform safe repair operations.operations.
(6)(6) To avoTo avoid bacid back injuk injury, usry, use a hoe a hoist wist when lihen liftingfting
components which weigh 23 kg (51 lb) or more. Makecomponents which weigh 23 kg (51 lb) or more. Make
sure all chains, hooks, slsure all chains, hooks, slings, etc., are in good conditionings, etc., are in good condition
and are of the correct capacity. Be sure hooks areand are of the correct capacity. Be sure hooks are
positioned correctly. Lifting eyes are not to be sidepositioned correctly. Lifting eyes are not to be side
loaded during a lifting loaded during a lifting operation.operation.
(7)(7) To avoTo avoid burid burns, be ans, be alert olert of the hof the hot sectt sections anions and hotd hot
fluids in lines, tubes and compartments, even when idlefluids in lines, tubes and compartments, even when idle
or off.or off.
(8)(8) Be carBe careful wheful when remen removing coving cover pover plateslates. Gradu. Graduallyally
remove the last two bolts or nuts located at oppositeremove the last two bolts or nuts located at opposite
ends of the cover or device and pry cover loose toends of the cover or device and pry cover loose to
relieve any springs or other pressures, before removingrelieve any springs or other pressures, before removing
the last two bolts or the last two bolts or nuts completely.nuts completely.
(9)(9) Be carBe careful wheful when remen removing foving filler ciller caps, breaps, breatherathers ands and
plugs on the truck. Wrap a plugs on the truck. Wrap a cloth around the cap or plugcloth around the cap or plug
to prevent being sprayed or splashed by liquids underto prevent being sprayed or splashed by liquids under
pressure. Be aware that the danger of pressure. Be aware that the danger of being sprayed orbeing sprayed or
splashed is ever greater if it is immediately aftersplashed is ever greater if it is immediately after
stopping the truck, as fluids is very hot.stopping the truck, as fluids is very hot.
(10)(10) Use tools well maUse tools well maintained. And use the toointained. And use the tools in properls in proper
way.way.
(11)(11) Reinstall all fasteners with samReinstall all fasteners with same part number. Do ne part number. Do notot
use a lesser quality fastener if replacements areuse a lesser quality fastener if replacements are
necessary.necessary.
(12)(12) If possible, make all repairs wIf possible, make all repairs with the truck parked on aith the truck parked on a
level, hard surface. Block truck so it does not roll whilelevel, hard surface. Block truck so it does not roll while
working on or under truck.working on or under truck.
(13)(13) Before starting Before starting to work on truck, hang "Do nto work on truck, hang "Do not Operate"ot Operate"
tag in the tag in the Operator CompartmeOperator Compartment.nt.
(14)(14) Repairs, which reRepairs, which require welding, quire welding, should be performshould be performeded
only with the appropriate reference information and byonly with the appropriate reference information and by
personnel adequately trained and knowledgeable inpersonnel adequately trained and knowledgeable in
welding procedures. Determine the type of metal andwelding procedures. Determine the type of metal and
select the correct welding procedure and electrodes,select the correct welding procedure and electrodes,
rods or wire to provide a weld metal strengthrods or wire to provide a weld metal strength
equivalent at least to that of equivalent at least to that of parent metal.parent metal.
(15)(15) Do not damage wirDo not damage wiring during the ring during the removal process. Doemoval process. Do
not reuse the damaged wiring. Reinstall the wiringnot reuse the damaged wiring. Reinstall the wiring
paying attention not to contact sharp corners or hotpaying attention not to contact sharp corners or hot
parts. Place wiring away from oil parts. Place wiring away from oil pipe.pipe.
(16)(16) Be sure all proteBe sure all protective devices inctive devices including guards andcluding guards and
shields are properly installed and functioning correctlyshields are properly installed and functioning correctly
before starting a repair.before starting a repair.
If a guard or shield must be removed to perform theIf a guard or shield must be removed to perform the
repair work, use extra repair work, use extra caution.caution.
(17)(17) Always support the mast and carAlways support the mast and carriage to keep carrriage to keep carriageiage
or attachments raised when maintenance or repairor attachments raised when maintenance or repair
work is performed, which requires the mast in thework is performed, which requires the mast in the
raised position.raised position.
(18)(18) Loose or Loose or damaged fuel, damaged fuel, lubricant and hydraulic lubricant and hydraulic lines,lines,
tubes and hoses could cause fires. Do tubes and hoses could cause fires. Do not bend or strikenot bend or strike
high pressure lines or install ones which have beenhigh pressure lines or install ones which have been
bent or damaged. Inspect lines, tubes and hosesbent or damaged. Inspect lines, tubes and hoses
carefully. Do not check for leaks with your hands. Pincarefully. Do not check for leaks with your hands. Pin
hole (very small) leaks could result in a hole (very small) leaks could result in a high velocity oilhigh velocity oil
stream that will be invisible close to the hose. This oilstream that will be invisible close to the hose. This oil
could penetrate the skin and cause could penetrate the skin and cause personal injury. Usepersonal injury. Use
cardboard or paper to locate pin hole leaks.cardboard or paper to locate pin hole leaks.
