Model 5200 High-Level Orderpicker
Section 7. Component Procedures
Mast Section
Lift Chain
Lift Chain Lift chains are important components of the lift truck. The chain system on the mast is designed for efficient, reliable transmission of lifting force from the hydraulic cylinder to the forks. Safe, uninterrupted use of the lift truck depends on correct care and maintenance of the lift chain.
stressed precision chains require periodic maintenance to deliver maximum service life. Refer to “Lift Chains” on page 4-5.
Lift Chain Adjustment 1. Loosen the locking nut on the chain anchor. See Figure 7-220.
Locking Nut
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Figure 7-220. Lift Chain Locking Nut
2. Tighten the adjusting nut until the chain is free of any twist and in correct tension. Lift chain tension is correct if the lift chain can be forced sideways approximately 1/2 to 1 inch (13 to 25.4 mm) before the lift frame raises slightly. 3. Retighten the locking nut on the chain anchor.
Lift Chain Maintenance Unsatisfactory chain performance is traced directly to inadequate maintenance. Highly
Publication Number: 1043922A, Revised: 2 Sept 2015
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