Specifications

Power Train Testing and Adjusting 56
Inching Pedal Adjustment
To check the inching valve adjustment and operation,
do the procedure that follows :
WARNING
When this procedure is used, the lift truck must be
in an area clear of obstructions. There must be
one operator with all other personnel away from
the lift truck. Check the operation of the brakes
before the test is made.
1. With the engine at idle speed, put the transmission
in FORWARD.
Inching Operation Test
(1) Inching pedal.
2. Slowly push down on inching pedal (1) until the
movement of the brake pedal causes the brake
discs to make contact (small drag) with the brake
plates.
3. Increase the engine speed to high idle. The truck
must not move.
If the operation of the inching valve is not correct, do
the procedure that follows.
1. Adjust and bleed the wheel brakes as shown in the
Vehicle Systems module.
To prevent personal injury, when the inching pedal
is adjusted, move the truck to a clear area that is
level. Keep all other personnel away from the lift
truck. Use lifting equipment or a safe method to lift
the front of the lift truck until the drive wheels are
off the floor. Put wood blocks or jack stands of the
correct capacity under it to hold it in this position
while the inching pedal is adjusted.
2. Raise the front of the lift truck off the floor. Put wood
blocks or jack stands of the correct capacity under it
while the inching pedal is adjusted.
Inching Pedal Adjustment
(1) Lug. (2) Bolt. (3) Nut.
3. Start the engine and put the transmission
FORWARD.
4. With the drive wheels turning, depress inching pedal
until the drive wheels stop.
5. Now depress the brake pedal until disc contact is
felt.
6. Loosen nut (3) and adjust bolt (2) to contact lug (1)
that rotates the brake control cross shaft. Tighten
nut (3).
7. Check the inching valve operation again.
a. If something is wrong, inspect all points again
one by one very carefully.
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