Hydraulic system - 6000 Adjustments

11.4 Adjustments

Adjustment of the pressure limit valve

The pressure limit valve is set to the correct value at the factory, but may need to be adjusted if the valve or complete hydraulic unit is replaced.

The truck should be able to lift a load of between 1000 and 1100 kg on the forks.

1.Lock nut.

2.Adjuster screw, pressure limit

When the screw is turned clockwise pressure increases. When the screw is turned counter clockwise pressure decreases.

•Place a load of 1000 kg on the forks and check that the truck can lift it.

•If the truck cannot lift 1000 kg:

-Loosen the lock nut (1) by turning it counter clockwise.

-Turn the adjuster screw (2) clockwise until the truck is able to lift the load without problems.

-Tighten the lock nut (1) by turning it clockwise.

•If the truck can lift 1000 kg, place a further 100 kg on the forks. Check that the truck cannot lift the load.

•If the truck can lift 1100 kg:

-Loosen the lock nut (1) by turning it counter clockwise.

-Turn the adjuster screw (2) counter clockwise until the truck is unable to lift the load.

-Tighten the lock nut (1) by turning it clockwise.

Note

A special tool is required to adjust the lock nut and adjuster screw. See the section on tools below.