TESTING THE DRIFT OF THE UPRIGHT AND TILT CYLINDERS

Providing the upright works smoothly with a capacity load, the service man should consider

the application for which the truck is used in making a decision as to whether carriage or

If the product handled by the truck is very delicate or

rail adjustments are necessary.

the operation sensitive, the serviceman should take these into consideration.

The adjustment of new uprights that have minimal operating

time is not recommended unless there is some indication that

the upright is not operating properly.

TA501960

Fig. 16196

Rollers require some time to seat in rails and initial stress relieving at weld areas will

cause some dimensional changes that affect roller clearance.

Operators should be consulted on a regular basis as to any unusual operation of the upright

as well as other parts of the truck.

TESTING THE DRIFT OF THE UPRIGHT AND TILT

CYLINDERS

To check for drift, a TEST LOAD must be made up and the

TEST LOAD must have even distribution on a 48" by 48" pallet.

The TEST LOAD must be a fully rated load. Check the Serial

Number Plate on your truck for rated capacity.

TA501961

Fig. 16197

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