Mitsubishi FG20-30N

Chapter 12 MAST AND FORKS
1. Simplex Mast ......................................................................................... 12-1

1.1 Mast System.......................................................................................................... 12-1
2. Structure and Functions....................................................................... 12-2
2.1 Simplex Mast (5A15C to 5A33C)........................................................................... 12-2
2.2 Mast Operation ...................................................................................................... 12-3
3. Removal and Installation...................................................................... 12-4
3.1 Mast and Lift Bracket Assembly ............................................................................ 12-4
4. Disassembly and Reassembly............................................................. 12-7
4.1 Simplex Mast Disassembly.................................................................................... 12-7
4.2 Simplex Mast Reassembly .................................................................................... 12-9
5. Removal and Installation of Mast Rollers and Strips without
Removing Mast from Truck................................................................ 12-16
5.1 Simplex Mast ....................................................................................................... 12-16
6. Inspection and Adjustment (Simplex Mast)...................................... 12-17
6.1 Forks.................................................................................................................... 12-17
6.2 Chain Tension Inspection and Adjustment .......................................................... 12-18
6.3 Checking Chain Elongation ................................................................................. 12-19
6.4 Adjusting Clearance Between Lift Bracket Roller and Inner Mast ....................... 12-20
6.5 Mast Roller Clearance Adjustment ...................................................................... 12-21
6.6 Mast Strip Clearance Inspection and Adjustment................................................ 12-23
6.7 Tilt Angle Adjustment........................................................................................... 12-23
6.8 Right and Left Lift Cylinder Stroke Inspection and Adjustment ........................... 12-24
7. Troubleshooting (Simplex Mast) ....................................................... 12-25
8. Service Data (Simplex Mast) .............................................................. 12-26
9. Duplex Mast ......................................................................................... 12-28
9.1 Mast System........................................................................................................ 12-28
10. Structure and Functions..................................................................... 12-29
10.1 Duplex (Dual Full-Free Panoramic) Mast (5B15C to 5B33C).............................. 12-29
10.2 Mast Operation .................................................................................................... 12-30
11. Removal and Installation.................................................................... 12-31
11.1 Mast and Lift Bracket Assembly .......................................................................... 12-31
12. Disassembly and Reassembly........................................................... 12-34
12.1 Duplex Mast Disassembly ................................................................................... 12-34
12.2 Duplex Mast Reassembly.................................................................................... 12-37
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Removing Mast from Truck................................................................ 12-44
13.1 Duplex Mast......................................................................................................... 12-44
14. Inspection and Adjustment (Duplex Mast)........................................ 12-45
14.1 Forks....................................................................................................................12-45
14.2 Chain Tension Inspection and Adjustment ..........................................................12-46
14.3 Checking Chain Elongation .................................................................................12-47
14.4 Adjusting Clearance Between Lift Bracket Roller and Inner Mast .......................12-48
14.5 Mast Roller Clearance Adjustment ......................................................................12-49
14.6 Mast Strip Clearance Inspection and Adjustment................................................12-51
14.7 Tilt Angle Adjustment...........................................................................................12-51
14.8 Right and Left Lift Cylinder Stroke Inspection and Adjustment ...........................12-52
15. Troubleshooting (Duplex Mast) ......................................................... 12-53
16. Service Data (Duplex Mast) ................................................................ 12-54
17. Triplex Mast ......................................................................................... 12-56
17.1 Mast System ........................................................................................................12-56
18. Structure and Functions ..................................................................... 12-57
18.1 Triplex (Triple Full-Free Panoramic) Mast (5C15C to 5C33C) ............................12-57
18.2 Mast Operation ....................................................................................................12-58
19. Removal and Installation .................................................................... 12-59
19.1 Mast and Lift Bracket Assembly ..........................................................................12-59
20. Disassembly and Reassembly ........................................................... 12-62
20.1 Triplex Mast Disassembly....................................................................................12-62
20.2 Triplex Mast Reassembly ....................................................................................12-65
Removing Mast from Truck ................................................................ 12-72
21.1 Triplex Mast .........................................................................................................12-72
22. Inspection and Adjustment (Triplex Mast) ........................................ 12-74
22.1 Forks....................................................................................................................12-74
22.2 Chain Tension Inspection and Adjustment ..........................................................12-75
22.3 Checking Chain Elongation .................................................................................12-76
22.4 Adjusting Clearance between Lift Bracket Roller and Inner Mast .......................12-77
22.5 Mast Roller Clearance Adjustment ......................................................................12-78
22.6 Mast Strip Clearance Inspection and Adjustment................................................12-80
22.7 Tilt Angle Adjustment...........................................................................................12-80
22.8 Right and Left Lift Cylinder Stroke Inspection and Adjustment ...........................12-81
23. Troubleshooting (Triplex Mast).......................................................... 12-82
24. Service Data (Triplex Mast) ................................................................ 12-83
MAST AND FORKS
Chapter 12 MAST AND FORKS
1. Simplex Mast
1.1 Mast System
Following table shows a combination of truck and mast models:
Truck type Mast

5A15CƑƑ
1 ton class
5A20CƑƑ
2 ton class 5A25CƑƑ
5A30CƑƑ
3 ton class
5A33CƑƑ
Note: "ƑƑ" presents maximum lift height.

Example: 33 = Lift height of 3300 mm (130 in.)
Mast type and code

Code Mast type
A Simplex mast
5A15C33
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Mast serial number location
Example: 5 A 15 C 33
Maximum lifting height
["33" stands for 3300 mm (130 in.)]
Order of the minor charge
("A" for the original,
"B" for the first change,
"C" for the second change,
and so on)
Applicable truck model designation
(Example: FG35AN)
15, 20: 1 ton class, 25: 2 ton class,
30, 33: 3 ton class
Mast type
Generation of truck compatible with
the mast
("2" for the original,
"3" for the first change,
and so on up to "9") 214841
How to read mast model code
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2. Structure and Functions

2.1 Simplex Mast (5A15C to 5A33C)
Inner mast Outer mast Lift bracket Inner mast
1 Side roller
2
Detail of A Detail of D
3
Inner mast Detail
Inner mast
Outer mast F
Detail E
Lift bracket
Lift bracket
B
E
Detail of B Detail of E and F
4
Inner mast Outer mast
Lift bracket
Mast strip
F
5
Shims
Detail of C Detail of G
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1 Inner mast A: Main roller E: Main roller

2 Outer mast B: Main roller F:Main roller
C: Main roller G:Mast strip
3 Lift chain D: Side roller
4 Lift bracket
5 Mast-support bearing cap
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The simplex mast features two lift cylinders Places

behind the mast columns, right and left, to provide
excellent visibility.
Mast strips are fitted to the top end of outer mast.
These strips are for backing up the inner mast when
the mast is tilted backward.
Roller Sizes Unit: mm (in.)
Diam. of 2 ton class
1 ton class
main roller 3 ton class
S 99 (3.90) 113.8 (4.48)
M 100 (3.94) 115 (4.53)
L 101 (3.98) 116 (4.57)
LL 102 (4.02) 117 (4.61)
2.2 Mast Operation

2.2.1 Operation of Simplex Mast
Mast Operation
The lift cylinders extend, which lifts the forks until the
maximum free-lift height is reached. Lift chain
The cylinders extend further, causing the inner mast to Inner mast
lift at the same speed as the rods while at the same
time causing the forks to lift at the speed twice as fast Lift cylinder
as the inner mast.
Outer mast
Free-lift height
Forks on the Maximum Maximum

ground free lift lift 213908
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3. Removal and Installation

3.1 Mast and Lift Bracket Assembly
3.1.1 Simplex Mast Removal
For replacing the mast roller without removing the mast from the truck, refer to "5.Removal and Installation of Mast
Rollers and Strips without Removing Mast from Truck."
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Sequence
1 Nut, Spring 4 Tilt socket pin,Tilt cylinder
2 Fork, Lift bracket 5 Mast-support bearing cap, Bushing
3 High-pressure hose for lift cylinder
Suggestions for Removal

(1) Removing lift bracket assembly
(a) Tilt the mast forward, and lower the inner mast
to the bottom. Slacken the lift chains, and
remove nuts 1 from the anchor bolts.
(b) Tilt the mast back to vertical position. Raise the
inner mast until lift bracket 2 becomes free.
Then, slowly back the truck away from the lift
bracket and fork assembly.
Note: Before proceeding any mast overhaul, measure
the clearance between the mast and rollers.
Knowing which roller should be replaced or
which shims need adjustment in advance al-
lows efficient maintenance work.
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(2) Disconnecting high-pressure hoses for the lift cyl-

inder.
(a) Will the mast in the lowest position, disconnect
the hoses at the flow regulator valve.
(3) Separating mast and tilt cylinder
(a) Hitch a sling to the mast. Using two eye-bolts
and a sling as shown and support the mast
with a hoist.
(4) Separating tilt cylinders
(a) Hitch a sling to the upper cross-member of the
outer mast, then lift with a hoist.
Be sure to use a hoist having a capacity enough to

support the mast assembly.
(b) Place wood blocks under the tilt cylinder

mounting section and remove the tilt socket
pins, and separate the mast from the tilt cylin- 217219
ders.
(c) Start the engine, and pull back the tilt lever to
retract the tilt cylinder rods.
Do not touch any levers except the tilt lever while the
engine is running.
Never loosen tilt socket bolts except for during tilt cyl-
inder disassembling.
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(5) Removing mast support bearing caps

(a) Mark caps to ensure the caps are reinstalled in
original positions during reassembly.
(b) Remove cap mounting bolts. Dismount the
mast assembly from the truck in the sus-
pended condition. With the lift bracket side fac-
ing up, place the mast assembly horizontally Marks
on wooden blocks on a level ground.
Note: Lay the mast assembly in a space wide enough
to disassemble the parts.
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3.1.2 Simplex Mast Installation

To install, follow the removal sequence in reverse.
Also follow the instructions given below.
(1) Mast Support
Inner cap
(a) Apply grease to the inner surfaces of caps and Inner
mast support bushings. bushing
(b) 1, 2 ton class:

When installing caps, make sure the wider
chamfered side faces toward the center of the
chassis.
(c) 3 ton classes:
Chamfering is the same both in the right and Bushing
left sides. Be sure to reassemble in the same
position as it was.
(d) In order to easily grease, place wood blocks 1-2 ton classes Cap
underneath the mast.
(2) Adjusting chain tension
Refer to the "Chain Tension Adjustment."
(3) Bleeding lift cylinders
Start the engine, raise and lower the lift bracket
with several strokes to bleed the cylinder.
After proper operation is confirmed, check the oil
level in the hydraulic tank.
3 ton class 213916
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4. Disassembly and Reassembly

4.1 Simplex Mast Disassembly
10
15 12
3
11
10
13
9
16 17
2
8
2
6
7
6 14
1 4
5
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Sequence
1 Nuts, Spring 8 Lift hose (high pressure), 12 Mast strips, Shims
2 Fork, Lift bracket Rubber hose, T-joint, 13 Main roller, Shims
3 Backrest Down safety valve 14 Main roller, Shims
4 Main roller, Shims 9 Snap ring. Chain wheel 15 Inner mast
5 Main roller, Shims 10 Cylinder clamps, Seats, Shims, 16 Lift cylinder
6 Side bracket lower roller Cushion, Collar, Bolts 17 Outer mast
7 Hose guard 11 Bolt shims
Suggestions for Disassembly

(1) Removing mast strips and main rollers
Remove bolts 10,11 to free lift cylinder 16. Dis-
place the tops of the two lift cylinders from inner
mast 15 toward the bottom of outer mast 17, and
remove main rollers 14,15 and mast strips 12.
(2) Removing inner mast
After removing the main rollers, hitch a sling to the
inner mast cross-member and slide the inner mast
to the upper side of the outer mast to clear the
outer mast roller shafts. Hitch a sling to the inner
mast again and remove it from the outer mast. 217225
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Inspections after Disassembly

(1) Mast
(a) Check each roller for wear, binding or other
defects.
(b) Check each roller on rolling surface for pitting
or other defects.
(c) Check the mast member and the welded joints
of cross-members, shafts and supports for
cracks.
(d) Check the mast support bushings for wear or
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other defects.
(2) Lift bracket

(a) Check the main rollers and side rollers for
smooth rotation. Inspect each roller for wear
and cracks.
(b) Check the welded portions of the bracket for
cracks.
(c) Check the finger bar for bend or distortion.
Unit: mm (in.)
5 (0.2) Straightedge
Distortion of finger bar A
maximum 217134
A: Standard value
(3) Lift chains, chain wheels and chain wheel sup- Chain elongation
ports
Unit: mm (in.)/20 links
(a) Measure the length of each chain to make sure Truck type
that the two chains are equal in length. Also Item 1 ton 2 ton 3 ton
check the chains for wear, indication of break- class class class
age and link binding and twisting.
317.5 381 508
A
(b) Check each chain anchor bolt for cracks or Simplex (12.5) (15) (20)
defects on thread. Mast 327 392 523
B
(12.9) (15.4) (20.6)
(c) Check each chain wheel support and chain
wheel for crack or wear. Check that the wheels A: Standard value B: Repair or service limit
rotate smoothly.
(4) Mast strip

Check the mast strips for damage, wear or distor-
tion.
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4.2 Simplex Mast Reassembly

To reassemble, follow the disassembly sequence in reverse. Also follow the instructions given below.
Suggestions for Reassembly
4.2.1 Installing Lift Bracket Rollers
F 2 F 3
1 2 1 1
No shim required Shim (a)
Thrust plate Thrust plate

6
Minimum clearance G
zero or more
Shim of 1 mm (0.04 in.) thickness Shim (b)
5 Upper roller Middle roller
6
G 4
F 6
1 Shim (d)
3
Shim (c)
1 G1
4 Lower roller Side roller
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Reassembly
1 Lift bracket 4 Lift bracket lower roller
2 Lift bracket upper roller 5 Side roller
3 Lift bracket middle roller 6 Inner mast
The lift bracket has three main roller bearings at one Adjust the clearance to the specification with shims (a)
side and the side roller at both sides as shown. and (b) for the middle roller and with shim (c) for the
Clearances F, G and G1 must be maintained between lower roller.
these rollers and thrust surface of the inner mast for
Unit: mm (in.)
smooth operation.
0.1 to 0.5
Clearance G
(0.004 to 0.020)
Clearance G
Clearance between roller side surface and inner mast
thrust surface (right-to-left play): Clearance F
Clearance G is used for determining the correct Clearance between roller circumference and inner
amount of shims at the bearing seat. mast thrust surface (back-to-front play):
Move the lift bracket to the top of the inner mast and Clearance F is used for determining the proper size of
slide the bracket to either the left-most or rightmost the rollers.
position. Select appropriate diameter rollers so that the clear-
Take measurements of clearance G between the side ance meets the specification. Make sure the rollers
surface of roller and inner mast. rotate smoothly when installed.
Unit: mm (in.)
Clearance F 1.0 (0.04) or less
Note: It is not necessary to adjust the lift bracket up-
per roller with shims.
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Clearance G1
Clearance between side roller circumference and
inner mast side roller thrust surface: Move the side
roller to the upper end of the inner mast and slide the
lift bracket to either the left-most or rightmost position.
Take measurement of clearance G1 between the
roller circumference and inner mast.
Adjust the clearance with shims (d) to the specifica-
tion.
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
Clearance G1
(0.004 to 0.020)
(1) Choosing correct roller diameters

Unit: mm (in.)
Measure clearance F for upper rollers 2, middle
Truck type
rollers 3 and lower rollers 4. If the measured clear-
ances do not conform to the standard values, Size (diameter) 2 ton class
1 ton class
replace with rollers of correct diameters listed in 3 ton class
the table on the right. S 99 (3.90) 113.8 (4.48)
Note: For measuring procedures, refer to "Inspection M 100 (3.94) 115 (4.53)
and Adjustment." L 101 (3.98) 116 (4.57)
Make sure that the rollers rotate smoothly when LL 102 (4.02) 117 (4.61)
installed.
(2) Adjusting clearance G between the middle roller

Lift bracket middle roller
and thrust plate Inner mast
Lift bracket
Note: The following adjustment is not required for the
upper roller. Roller stopper
Shim (a)
Measure clearance G between the middle roller
and thrust plate. If the measured clearance does Shim (b) Thrust plate
not conform to the standard value, adjust clear- G
ance G in the manner described below. 0.1 to 0.5 mm
(0.004 to 0.020 in.)
Note: For measuring procedures, refer to "Inspection
and Adjustment."
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Adjusting method
If clearance G is excessive, increase the thickness Unit: mm (in.)
of shims (a) as required. Increase the thickness of
Truck type
shims (b) by the same amount that are added to
shims (a). Shim (a) is available in two sizes: 1 mm Item 2 ton class
1 ton class
(0.04 in.) and 0.5 mm (0.02 in). Shim (b) is avail- 3 ton class
able in only one size, 1 mm (0.04 in.). If shims (a) Shim (a) 2 (0.079) 1.5 (0.059)
are increased by 0.5 mm (0.02 in.), shims (b) do Shim (b) 2 (0.079)
not need to be increased by the equal amount.
At the factory, shims (a) and (b) are usually adjusted to
the values shown in the table on the right for the ship-
ment.
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(3) Adjusting clearance G between the lower rollers

and inner mast Lift bracket lower roller Inner mast
Lift bracket
Measure clearance G between the lower rollers G
and inner mast. If the measured clearance does 0.1 to 0.5 mm
not conform to the standard value, adjust clear- (0.004 to 0.020 in.)
Shim (c)
ance G in the manner described below.
and Adjustment."
Adjusting method
If clearance G is excessive, increase the thickness
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of shims (c) as required.
At the factory, shims (c) are usually adjusted to 1 mm
(0.04 in.) for the shipment.
(4) Installing Mast Rollers

To install main rollers on shafts, use a driving tool.
Be careful not to strike the outer roller surface with
the driving tool. The side of the roller with larger
chamfering must face toward the outside.
Make sure the rollers rotate smoothly when
installed.
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(5) Adjusting clearance G1 between the side roller

and inner mast Lift bracket
Inner mast
Measure clearance G1 between the side roller's Shim (d)
rolling contact surface and inner mast. If the mea-
sured clearance does not conform to the standard Side roller
Roller mounting
value, adjust clearance G1 in the manner bolts
described below.
Note: For measuring procedures, refer to "Inspection G1
Lift bracket
and Adjustment."
Adjusting method
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If clearance G1 is excessive, increase the thick-
ness of shims (d) as required.
At the factory, shims (d) are usually adjusted to 1 mm
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4.2.2 Installing Mast Rollers

Mast rollers are identical in shape and size with lift
bracket lower rollers.
G
Unit: mm (in.) 0.1 to 0.5 mm
(0.004 to 0.020 in.)
Clearance F 1 (0.04) maximum
0.1 to 0.5
Clearance G F
(0.004 to 0.02) (Upper mast) 1 mm (0.04 in.)
or less
Shim (e)
(1) Measure clearance F between the rollers' rolling
contact surfaces and masts.
If the measured clearances do not conform to the
Inner mast Outer mast
standard values, replace with rollers of correct
diameters listed in the table below. G
0.1 to 0.5 mm
Lift bracket (0.004 to 0.020 in.)
Note: For measuring procedures, refer to "Inspection lower roller F 1 mm (0.04 in.)
and Adjustment." or less
Shim (f)
Unit: mm (in.)
(Lower mast)
Truck type
Size (diameter) 2 ton class
1 ton class
3 ton class
Lift bracket
S 99 (3.90) 113.8 (4.48)
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M 100 (3.94) 115 (4.53)
L 101 (3.98) 116 (4.57)
LL 102 (4.02) 117 (4.61)
For installation of mast rollers, follow the same pro-

cedures for the lift-bracket rollers.
(2) Measure clearance G between the rollers and

masts. If the measured clearances exceed the
standard value, increase the thicknesses of shims
(e) and (f) under the roller seats as required.
At the factory, shims (e) and (f) are usually adjusted to
the values shown in the table below for the shipment.
Unit: mm (in.)
Truck type
Item 2 ton class
1 ton class
3 ton class
Shim (e) 2 (0.079) 1 (0.039)
Shim (f) 2 (0.079) 1 (0.039)
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4.2.3 Installing Mast Strips

(1) Measuring and adjusting clearance G2 between
the mast strip and inner mast Shim (k)
Maintain a clearance between the mast strip and 0.1 to 0.5 mm

(0.004 to 0.020 in.)
inner mast. Insert a thickness gauge to measure G2 Outer mast
clearance G2. Adjust the clearance with shims (k)
Mast strips
to 0.1 to 0.5 mm (0.004 to 0.02 in.).
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
Clearance G2
(0.004 to 0.02)
Shim (k)
Inner mast
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Adjusting method
ness of shims (k) as required.
Check the smooth movement by moving slowly up
and down the bracket.
At the factory, shims (k) are usually adjusted to 1mm
4.2.4 Installing second lift cylinder

(1) Install the cylinder brackets to the lift cylinders as
shown in the illustration on the right.
Set bolt
(2) Set the lift cylinders complete with the brackets
between the outer and inner masts. Inner mast
(3) Install the lift cylinder rods to the inner mast as Shim (l)
shown in the illustration. If shims (I) are used, be
sure to reinstall them. Usually shims (I) are not
Cylinder bracket
used.
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(4) With the cylinder rods fully retracted and the cylin-
ders set vertically, measure clearance H.
Adjust the clearance to be 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or
less by adding or removing shims (m).
Clearance H 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) maximum
Adjusting method Shim (m)

If clearance H is excessive, add shims (m). Nor-
mally on a new truck, the second lift cylinders are
not fitted with shims (m). If the clearance is 3.2 mm
(0.126 in.) or more, make sure to include a 3.2 mm
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(0.126 in.) thick sheet in the shim pack that is to be
installed.
(5) After reassembly, perform an operation test to
check if the stroke of the left and right cylinders is
the same. Refer to "6.8 Right and Left Lift Cylinder
Stroke Inspection and Adjustment."
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4.2.5 Connecting Chains

Connect each chain to the lift bracket using the upper
Upper chain anchor kit Chain
chain anchor kit assembled as shown in the illustra- 1
tion. The link plate 3 (with a stamped mark) should be 3
4
on the side opposite to the link 1.
Stamped
mark 2
Joint
Lower chain anchor kit
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1 Link
2 Center plate (without mark)
3 Link plate (with a stamped mark)
4 Split pin
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4.2.6 Installing Hydraulic Lines

General precautions
Use care not to let abrasive dust or dirt enter the For Elbow Connector assembly (a fitting with straight
hydraulic system. threads and O-ring seal), indicated by F in the illustra-
tion, follow the procedure in "Installation of a fitting
Apply a film of oil to O-rings before installation.
with straight threads and O-ring seal" shown below.
Simplex mast
Tightening torque A
Unit: N·m (kgf·m) [lbf·ft]
Truck model
Item Second cylinder
1, 2 ton 3 ton
classes class
49.0 ± 4.9
Nut A (5.0 ± 0.5)
A
[36.1 ± 3.6] B
58.8 ± 5.9
(6.0 ± 0.6)
Nut B
[43.2 ± 4.2]
49.0 ± 4.9
Nut C (5.0 ± 0.5)
[36.1 ± 3.6] 58.8 ± 5.9 C
(6.0 ± 0.6) B
39.2 ± 3.9
[43.2 ± 4.2]
Nut D (4.0 ± 0.4)
[28.9 ± 2.8]
39.2 ± 3.9
Nut E (4.0 ± 0.4)
D
[28.9 ± 2.8]
39.2 ± 3.9
Nut F (4.0 ± 0.4)
Second cylinder
[28.9 ± 2.8] 214824
Installation of a fitting with straight threads and O-

ring seal Shape varies by fitting type
1
(1) Apply grease or hydraulic oil to the O-ring and O- 2
ring seat on the housing side.
(2) Turn lock nut 3 to move it fully to the fitting body 2. 4
3
Place washer 4 and O-ring seal 5 against the lock 5
nut.
6
(3) Tighten the fitting by hand. Once O-ring seal 5 is
placed in the position of housing and washer 4 214084
comes in contact with the surface of housing, turn Elbow with nut
it back to adjust the mounting direction. Never
loosen more than 1 turn.
1 End of fitting body
(4) Tighten lock nut 3 to the specified torque. (connects to tube)
2 Fitting body
3 Lock nut
4 Backup washer
5 O-ring seal
6 End of fitting that goes into the housing
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5. Removal and Installation of Mast Rollers and Strips without Removing

Mast from Truck
5.1 Simplex Mast
The mast rollers and mast strips can be removed/
installed when the inner mast is lowered until it is
below the outer mast. Follow the steps described Upper set bolt
below.
(1) Separate the lift bracket from the mast. Cylinder bracket
Note: For lift bracket separating procedure, refer to
"Removing lift bracket".
(2) Position the inner mast lower than the outer mast
as follows:
Lift cylinder
(a) Raise the front end of the truck, and support
that end with block or the like. Shim
(b) Remove the upper set bolts from the lift cylin-
ders, and lift the inner mast with a hoist.
Remove hose guard.
(c) Remove the clamps from the lift cylinders. Pull Cylinder
out the bottom ends of the cylinders from the clamp parts
outer mast, tilt the cylinders to the center of the Shim Mast roller
mast, and tie them to the cross-member of
outer mast with rope.
(d) Slowly lower the inner mast until it comes in Cylinder
contact with the lift cylinders. clamp parts
(e) Now the main rollers can be removed from the Mast strip
inner and outer masts. Remove the mast strips
and shims in advance because they are apt to
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come off under this condition.
(3) Perform clearance adjustment of the removed roll-
ers using shims, replacement of rollers, and/or
clearance adjustment of the mast strips as neces- Lift the inner mast
with a hoist
sary.
To reassemble the mast, follow the removal
sequence in reverse.
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6. Inspection and Adjustment (Simplex Mast)

The inspection and adjustment in this chapter can be done without dismounting or disassembling.
Conduct inspection whenever a defect is suspected.
6.1 Forks
Fork calipers perform two tasks at once.

OUTSIDE INSIDE They measure the thickness of the fork arm
JAWS JAWS shank (Fig. 1) and then automatically
100% 90% indicate what a 10% wear factor would be when
the calipers are applied to the blade cross section (Fig. 2).
NEW FORK ARM

SHANK CROSS
50 mm (2 in.) SECTION = 100%
Figure 1
Figure 2
REPLACE
FORK FORK WITH
OK 10% WEAR
Not for use on full tapered forks. 217126
Forks are often mistreated and forgotten. As insub- Maintenance shops may bend forks back into shape,
stantial as they seem, neglecting forks could make weld on them, or drill holes through them. Lift truck
them dangerous. users can add attachments to the truck that will put
Forks carry larger loads than almost any lifting device stress on the forks. Drum clamps and portable booms
but there are no mandatory requirements for mainte- can be supported on the forks–but what is contained
nance or inspection. in the drum or on the boom hook makes the differ-
ence in safety.
You can find thousands of extra parts for lift trucks in
some fleet repair shops, but you'll seldom see spare Forks are often used to open rail car doors and break
forks. Even when all the trucks on the fleet are the loads out or away from other loads. They are also
same, fleet maintenance managers rarely order spare used to pick up capacity loads not seated against the
forks. Forks can last a long time if treated properly, but fork shank and to pick up off-balanced loads far from
they can be deceptive. Careful inspection is required the side of the truck. The fork tips are sometimes
to ensure forks are not worn. inserted under other fork trucks to lift them during
maintenance operations.
It's true that most forks are customized to the truck by
model and capacity: They are big, heavy and thought Lift trucks may collide with building columns and
of as indestructible. However, forks can be abused or walls, and though the forks show no discernible bend,
ruined in the course of daily work. they may be damaged beyond safety.
Here are some examples of ways that forks can be Any time excessive heat is applied to any part of a
damaged: fork during repair, hidden damage may occur.
Forks can be overloaded either by picking up a load The fork itself is a concern but so are the hooks that
too far out on the forks, or simply by picking up loads secure them to the lift carriage.
heavier than the truck rating.
6.1.1 DESIGNED TO TAKE A BEATING

Forks for counterbalanced and straddle lift trucks are fork manufacture include the steel, the bend and thick-
not just bent bars of steel. The manufacturing process ness of the heel, the welding of the hooks that hold
is careful and precise with many checks and inspec- them on the carriage, and the heat treatment of the fin-
tions critical to their safety. Some factors essential to ished product.
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6.2 Chain Tension Inspection and Adjustment
Turn the engine/main key to the (OFF) position before

inspecting or adjusting lift chains, anchor bolts and
nuts. Place blocks under the forks when they are
raised. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or
death due to a sudden movement of heavy compo-
nents.
Inspection of chain tension

(1) Place the mast vertical and on level ground, then 213960
lower the forks to the ground. Make sure that the
lift cylinders are fully retracted.
(2) Raise the forks approx. 100 mm (4.0 in.) from the
Anchor bolt
ground.
(3) Turn the key to the (OFF) position.
(4) Place blocks approx. 90 mm (3.5 in.) high under
the forks.
(5) Push the chains at the middle point between the
chain wheel and chain fixed end on the lift 1 Double nut (upper)
bracket. 2 Double nut (lower)
Check the right and left chains for even tightness. 217254
If tension on the right and left chain is uneven, Tightening torque
adjust the tension.
Truck type
Adjustment of right and left chain balance Item 1 ton class
3 ton class
(1) Remove the blocks placed under the forks. Start 2 ton class
the engine. +49 +5 +49 +5
98 0 (10 0 ) 147 0 (15 0 )
Nuts 1, 3
(2) Lower the forks to the ground and tilt forward until +36
[72 0 ]
+36
[108 0 ]
the tips come in contact with the ground. The
chains are now slack to facilitate the adjustment.
(3) Stop the engine.
After the adjustment, raise and lower the lift bracket
(4) Loosen the double nut (lower) 1.
several times. Then check the position of lift bracket
(5) Turn double nut (upper) 2 to adjust the chain ten- when the lift cylinder is fully retracted. Make sure the
sion. protrusion of each lift bracket main roller does not
(6) Start the engine, and place the mast vertical exceed 40% of the roller diameter. If it exceeds, elon-
again. gation of chains is suspected.
(7) Repeat steps (2) through (5) of the procedure in

"Inspection of chain tension," to check the chain
Inner mast
tension, and adjust it as needed.
Lift bracket
lower roller
Tightening of nuts after adjustment
(1) Hold the anchor bolt with a wrench so as not to
twist the chain, then tighten the clamp 2.
(2) Hold the double nut (upper) 3 with a wrench and 40% of the roller
tighten double nut (lower) 1 to the specified diameter or less
torque. 213962
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6.3 Checking Chain Elongation

(1) Apply maximum load evenly on both forks and
expand the chains.
(2) Measure 20 links of chain. When the length
exceeds the service limit specified in the table
below, replace the chain.
Chain elongation
Truck type
Item 1 ton 2 ton 3 ton
class class class
318 381 508 20 links
A
(12.5) (15.0) (20.0)
Simplex Mast
327 392 523
B
(12.9) (15.4) (20.6)
A: Standard value (new) B: Service limit
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6.4 Adjusting Clearance Between Lift Bracket Roller and Inner Mast
(1) Back-to-front clearance check on lift bracket main
rollers F
(a) Raise the forks slightly from the ground.
(b) Insert a bar between the upper part of lift
bracket and the inner mast, and push the inner
mast to one side. Using feeler gauges, mea-
sure clearance F between the main roller and
inner mast on the opposite side.
Unit: mm (in.)
Clearance F 1.0 (0.04) or less F 213966
(c) If clearance is out of specification, use oversize
rollers.
For roller replacement procedure, refer to
"Choosing correct roller diameters" on (1).
(2) Right-to-left clearance check on lift bracket main

rollers and side rollers
(a) Raise the mast to the top.
(b) Set a dial indicator on the inner mast with its
contact point rested on the side of the lift
bracket.
(c) Go over to the opposite side of the mast, and
slide the lift bracket to one side with a bar. Set
the indicator to zero.
(d) Insert a bar between the inner mast and lift 213967
bracket on the indicator side, and push the lift
bracket to the opposite side.
Upper roller Upper roller
(e) Insert a bar between the inner mast and lift
bracket on the indicator side, and slide the lift G
bracket to the opposite side. Read the indica-
tor. This reading is clearance G between the
middle roller and thrust plate. If clearance is
out of specification, it is necessary to add
shims to the seat of the roller to adjust to cor-
rect clearance.
Note: Upper rollers are free from checking and adjust-
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ing.
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
Clearance G
(0.004 to 0.02)
For adjustment, refer to "Adjusting clearance G1

between the middle roller and thrust plate" on 4.2.1(2).
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(f) Lower the lift bracket slightly from the top so

that the side roller comes in contact with the
inner mast. G1
Measure the clearance G1 between the side
roller and inner mast. If clearance is out of
specification, it is necessary to add shims to
the seat of the roller bracket to adjust to correct
clearance. Side roller Side roller
For adjustment and installation procedures,
refer to "Adjusting clearance G1 between the
side roller and inner mast" on 4.2.1(5).
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(g) With the lift bracket positioned at the top, check

clearance G between the lower roller and inner
mast. If clearance is out of specification, it is
necessary to add shims to the seat of the roller
to adjust to correct clearance.
refer to "Adjusting clearance G between the
lower rollers and inner mast" on 4.2.1(3). Lower roller
G
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6.5 Mast Roller Clearance Adjustment

(1) Back-to-front clearance check on mast main roll-
ers
(a) Tilt the mast fully backward. F
(b) Using feeler gauges, measure clearance F
between the inner mast lower roller and outer
mast.
Unit: mm (in.)
Clearance F 1 (0.04) or less
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rollers. For mast roller replacement and instal-
lation procedures, refer to "Installing mast roll-
ers" on 4.2.2 Installing Mast Rollers.
(2) Right-to-left clearance inspection on inner mast
main rollers
(b) Set a dial indicator on the inside of the outer
mast with its contact point rested on the inner
mast.
push the inner mast against the outer mast.
Set the indicator to zero.
G
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(d) Insert a bar between the outer and inner masts
on the indicator side, and push the inner mast
to the opposite side.
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(e) Read the indicator. This reading is clearance G

between the outer mast roller and inner mast.
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
G
(0.004 to 0.020)
(f) If clearance G is out of specification, adjust it

by shims.
refer to "Installing mast rollers" on 4.2.2 Install- G
ing Mast Rollers.
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(3) Right-to-left clearance check on outer mast main

rollers
(b) Set a dial indicator on the outer mast with its
contact point rested on the inner mast.
G
push the outer mast against the inner mast
with a bar. Set the indicator to zero.
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to the opposite side. G
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
G
(0.004 to 0.020)

by shims.
213975
refer to "Installing mast rollers" on 4.2.2 Install-
ing Mast Rollers.
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6.6 Mast Strip Clearance Inspection and Adjustment

(1) Check clearance G2 with the clearance between
the outer mast rollers and inner mast rolling con- G2
tact surface setting to zero (0) in maximum lift
position.
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
Clearance G2
(0.004 to 0.02)
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(2) If clearance G2 is out of specification, adjust it by
adding or removing shims.
For adjustment procedure, refer to "Measuring
and adjusting clearance G2 between the mast
strip and inner mast" on 4.2.3 Installing Mast
Strips (all mast models).
(3) After all clearances are adjusted, move the mast
and lift bracket slowly to ensure that they move
smoothly through their full stroke.
6.7 Tilt Angle Adjustment

(1) Adjust the tire pressure correctly and park the
truck on a level ground.
(2) Tilt the mast fully backward and stop the engine.
(3) Measure the backward tilt angle of the mast at
both sides.
(4) To adjust the tilt angle, loosen the bolt of tilt cylin-
der socket, and adjust the rod length by turning
the rod. Adjust the cylinder so that there is no dif-
ference in tilt angle between the cylinders, right
and left.
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Note: It is not necessary to adjust the forward tilt an-
gle if the backward tilt angle is properly adjust-
ed.
Standard tilt angle

(5) After adjusting the tilt angle, tighten the socket
bolts to the specified torque.
157 to 182
Tightening torque for tilt cylinder
(16.0 to 18.6
socket bolt
[116 to 134]
A : Forward B: Backward
Mast 1 ton class 2 ton class 3 ton class
model F B F B F B
Simplex 5° 10° 5° 9° 5° 6°
Duplex 5° 10° 5° 9° 5° 6°
Triplex 5° 10° 5° 6° 5° 6°
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6.8 Right and Left Lift Cylinder Stroke Inspection and Adjustment
(1) Slowly raise the inner mast, and observe how the
piston rods, left and right, stop at the moment the
inner mast reaches its maximum height.
(2) If the top of the inner mast jolts at that moment,
make a shim adjustment.
Abnormal condition can be detected by a little
time lag in stopping between the piston rods, left
and right, and shaking of the rod with a longer cyl-
inder stroke.
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(3) Adjusting method

(a) Raise the inner mast, place blocks under the
right and left sides of the inner mast, and lower
the mast until it rests on the blocks.
(b) Remove the set bolt at the top of lift cylinder
which showed earlier stroke end, retract the
piston rod, and insert shims at the top of piston
rod end.
Note: When retracting the piston rod, push the lift le-
ver to lowering direction for releasing the oil in
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the cylinders.
(c) Extend the piston rod, and tighten the cylinder

set bolt. Remove the blocks from under the
inner mast. Set bolt
(d) Slowly lower the inner mast to the bottom to Inner mast
ensure the piston rods move smoothly and that
the left and right lift cylinders come to the end Shim (l)
of stroke simultaneously at the maximum lift
position of inner mast. Cylinder bracket
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7. Troubleshooting (Simplex Mast)
Clearance between lift rollers and side rollers incorrect Readjust clearance.
Lift bracket and
Relubricate side rollers and replace
inner mast do not Rollers not rotating smoothly on their shafts
other rollers.
move smoothly.
Mast strip clearance incorrect Adjust shims.
Too much clearance on side rollers Readjust by adding shims.
Lift bracket or inner
Lift chains unequally tensioned Readjust chain tension.
mast are not in a
level position. Shim adjustments unequally made on between left and
Remove or add shims.
right lift cylinders (at maximum height)
Mast makes noise. Rollers not rotating smoothly on their shafts Check and adjust or replace rollers.
Lift cylinder Lift cylinder packing damaged Replace.
descends due to a
load (Drift). Sliding (inside) surface of lift cylinder tube damaged Replace.
Whole mast shakes. Mast-support bushing or metal worn Retighten or replace.
Mast is distorted. Off-center loading or overload Replace mast assembly.
Distortion of finger bar
Fork tips differ in
Distortion of forks Repair or replace.
height.
Uneven loading
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8. Service Data (Simplex Mast)

Unit: mm (in.)
Truck type
Item
1 ton class 2 ton class 3 ton class
Gap of fork end heights A 5 (0.2) or less
Chain mm (in.)/ A 318 (12.5) 381 (15.0) 508 (20.0)
Chain elongation
20 links B 327 (12.9) 392 (15.4) 523 (20.6)
S A 99 (3.90) 113.8 (4.48)
M A 100 (3.94) 115 (4.53)
Main roller external diameter
Rollers L A 101 (3.98) 116 (4.57)
LL A 102 (4.02) 117 (4.61)
Side roller external diameter A 42 (1.65)
Width of outer mast B A 610 (24) 670 (26.4)
Dimension Simplex
Width of inner mast B2 A 516 (20.3) 568 (22.4)
(Reference) Mast
Width of lift bracket C A 408 (16.1) 458 (18)
Clearance between main roller
circumference and mast thrust A 1.0 (0.04) or less
surface F
Mast
side surface and mast thrust A 0.1 to 0.5 (0.004 to 0.02)
surface G
Clearance between inner mast
A 0.1 to 0.5 (0.004 to 0.02)
and mast strip G2
circumference and inner mast A 1.0 (0.04) or less
Clearances
F
Clearance between middle
roller side surface and inner A 0.1 to 0.5 (0.004 to 0.02)
Lift mast thrust plate G
bracket Clearance between lower
mast thrust surface G
Clearance between side roller
circumference and inner mast A 0.1 to 0.5 (0.004 to 0.02)
surface G1
Distortion of finger bar A 5 (0.2) or less
A: Standard value B: Repair or service limit
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F G2
G
F
G1
F
G
G
B2
C
Lift bracket
The mast is slightly wider at the lower than at the upper.

r.
Always measure the clearance at the upper portion of the mast. 214828
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9. Duplex Mast
9.1 Mast System
Truck type Mast

5B15CƑƑ
1 ton class
5B20CƑƑ
2 ton class 5B25CƑƑ
5B30CƑƑ
3 ton class
5B33CƑƑ

Example: 33 = Lift height of 3300 mm (129.9 in.)
Mast type and code

Code Mast type
B Duplex mast
5B25C33
217235
Example: 5 B 25 C 33
["33" stands for 3300 mm 130 in.)]
and so on)
(Example: FG25AN)
30, 33: 3 ton class
Mast type
the mast
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10.Structure and Functions

10.1 Duplex (Dual Full-Free Panoramic) Mast (5B15C to 5B33C)
8
Front
7 Cross section of mast Cross section of

upper main roller mast strip
1
Front
3 Cross section of lift

Cross section of
bracket upper and
6 chain wheel
middle main roller
4
2
5
10 Front
Front
Cross section of mast Cross section of lift

lower main roller bracket side roller
217236
Major Components (most parts come in pairs, left and right)

1 Lift chain 5 Outer mast 8 Lift bracket main roller
2 First lift cylinder 6 Lift bracket 9 Mast upper main roller
3 Second lift cylinder 7 Chain wheel 10 Mast lower main roller
4 Inner mast
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The duplex mast provides a free lift amount until the The shoulder sections of the mast main rollers contact
top of lift bracket reaches the mast height. the mast rails. The rollers are installed perpendicular
The mast assembly consists of the inner mast, outer to the sliding surfaces.
mast, lift bracket, first lift cylinder and second lift cylin- The main rollers used in the duplex mast models are
ders. the same as those used in the simplex mast models.
The first lift cylinder raises the lift bracket, while the
second lift cylinders operate the inner mast and lift
bracket.
For lifting operation, oil is first sent to the first lift cylin-
der which raises the forks until the cylinder rod
reaches its stroke end.
When the first lift cylinder rod extends fully, the second
lift cylinders raise the assembly consisting of the lift
bracket, first lift cylinder and inner mast.
10.2 Mast Operation

10.2.1 Operation of Duplex Mast
The first lift cylinder extends, bringing the forks to the
maximum free-lift height.
When the first lift cylinder rod has reached the end of Inner mast
the stroke, the second lift cylinders take over to directly First lift cylinder
lift the inner mast to the maximum lift height. Second
lift cylinder
Free-lift
Reverse the lifting sequence to activate the lowering height Outer mast
mechanism.
Forks on the Maximum Maximum

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11.Removal and Installation

11.1.1 Duplex Mast Removal
For replacing the mast roller without removing the mast from the truck, refer to "Removal and Installation of Mast
Rollers and Strips without Removing Mast from Truck."
A
A
First
cylinder
4
1
Second
cylinder
5
2
217137
Sequence
1 Nuts, Spring 4 Tilt socket pin, Tilt cylinder
2 Fork, Lift bracket assembly 5 Mast support bearing cap, Bushing

(a) Lower lift bracket assembly 2, and place wood
blocks under the assembly.
Tilt the mast forward, lower the inner mast to
the bottom, then remove nuts and spring 1
1
from the anchor bolts or the first lift chains.
217244
(2) Position the mast upright. Raise the inner mast
until main rollers 6 of the lift bracket become free.
Then, slowly move the vehicle in reverse to sepa-
rate from lift bracket 2.
6
Do not shut off the function of the mast interlock sys-
tem by means of "GSE" service tool. 2
217240
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inder
Place the mast in the bottom position, disconnect
hose 3 at the arrow position in the illustration of
"19.1.1 Triplex Mast Removal.

217238

pins, and separate the mast from the tilt cylin-
ders.
engine is running.
217220

ing up, place the mast assembly horizontally
Note: Lay the mast assembly in a space wide enough Matching
marks
217239
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11.1.2 Duplex Mast Installation

(1) Mast Support

Inner cap
(b) 1, 2 ton class:

chassis.
(c) 3 ton classes:
position as it was.
(2) Adjust the chain tension
(Refer to the "Inspection and Adjustment" sec-
tion.)
(a) Tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
Truck type
Items 1 ton class
3 ton class
2 ton class
98 147
Double nut (lower) (10) (15)
[72.3] [108.5] 3 ton class 213916
(b) Make sure that the chain tension is correct with
the mast in vertical (0°) position.
In the duplex mast, the second lift cylinders are
provided with air bleeding screws.
After installing the mast, start the engine, raise
and lower the lift bracket with several strokes and
loosen the screws to bleed.
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12.Disassembly and Reassembly

12.1 Duplex Mast Disassembly
10 14
1
8
13 15 16
9
11 14
6
5
1 1
6 12
4
12
2 9
2 18
3
17
7
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Sequence
1 High-pressure hose for first cylinder, Clamper 10 Bolt, Washer, Shim
2 Bolts, Washer, Shim 11 Mast strip, Shim
3 First lift cylinder 12 Main roller, Shim
4 Chain guard 13 Inner mast
5 Chain wheel support, Pin 14 Second lift cylinder
6 Chain wheel, Snap ring 15 Cylinder bracket
7 Hose guard, Bolt, Washer 16 O-ring, Plug
8 High-pressure hose 17 Mast support cap, Bolt, Washer
9 Cushion, shim, Bracket 18 Outer mast, Grease nipple
Note: The lift bracket disassembly procedure is the

same as for the simplex mast.
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Start by
With the lift bracket facing up, place the mast horizon-
3
tally on wood blocks.
Place a wood block as a wedge to prevent the inner
mast from sliding.
Before disassembling the mast and fork assembly,

measure and record all clearances between each lift
bracket and roller and between each mast and roller.
Recorded measurements will be helpful when replac-
213927
ing rollers or selecting shims to adjust clearances.
(1) Removing first lift cylinder 4
(a) Remove retaining bolts from the first lift cylin-
der.
(b) Hitch slings on the first lift cylinder, and gently
remove the cylinder. Use two slings. Wind or
tie slings securely to prevent slipping.
(2) Removing main rollers and mast strips

(a) Remove clamp bolts 9 from the second lift cyl- 11 12
inders.
(b) Remove bolts 10 from the upper rod sections
of the second lift cylinders, and place the cylin-
ders on the outer mast.
(c) Check the number of shims and shim thick-
ness at the rod end sections.
(d) Lower the inner mast, then remove main rollers
12 and mast strips 11. 12
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Using slings, lift and remove inner mast, steering 18
it clear of the roller shaft sections of outer mast.
14
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(1) Mast
defects.
or other defects.
cracks.
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other defects.
(2) Lift bracket

and cracks.
cracks.
Unit: mm (in.)
Distortion of finger bar A 5 (0.20)maximum Straightedge
A: Standard value 217134
(3) Lift chains, chain wheels and chain wheel sup- Chain elongation
ports
(a) Measure the length of each chain to make sure Truck type
that the two chains are equal in length. Also Item 1 ton 2 ton 3 ton
check the chains for wear, indication of break- class class class
age and link binding and twisting.
317.5 381 508
A
(b) Check each chain anchor bolt for cracks or (12.50) (15.00) (20.00)
Duplex mast
defects on thread. 327 392 523
B
(12.87) (15.43) (20.59)
(c) Check each chain wheel support and chain
wheel for crack or wear. Check that the wheels A: Standard value B: Repair or service limit
rotate smoothly.
(4) Mast strip

tion.
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12.2 Duplex Mast Reassembly

F 2 F 3
1 2 1 1

6
Minimum clearance G
zero or more
6
G 4
F 6
1 Shim (d)
3
Shim (c)
1 G1
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Reassembly
side and the side roller at both sides as shown. and (b) for the middle roller and with shim (c) for the
Unit: mm (in.)
smooth operation.
0.1 to 0.5
Clearance G
(0.004 to 0.020)
Clearance G
slide the bracket to either the left-most or rightmost the rollers.
Unit: mm (in.)
Note: It is not necessary to adjust the lift bracket up-
per roller with shims.
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Clearance G1
roller to the upper end of the inner mast and slide the
lift bracket to either the left-most or rightmost position.
tion.
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
Clearance G1
(0.004 to 0.020)

Unit: mm (in.)
Truck type
1 ton class
the table on the right. S 99 (3.90) 113.8 (4.48)
and Adjustment." L 101 (3.98) 116 (4.57)
The rollers should rotate smoothly when installed. LL 102 (4.02) 117 (4.61)

and thrust plate Inner mast
Lift bracket
Shim (a)
Measure clearance G between the middle roller Shim (b) Thrust plate
and thrust plate. If the measured clearance does G
not conform to the standard value, adjust clear- 0.1 to 0.5 mm
(0.004 to 0.020 in.)
Note: For measuring procedures, refer to "Inspection 213936
and Adjustment."
Adjusting method
shims (b) by the same amount that are added to
shims (a). Shim (a) is available in two sizes: 1 mm
(0.04 in.) and 0.5 mm (0.020 in.). Shim (b) is avail-
able in only one size, 1 mm (0.04 in.). If shims (a)
are increased by 0.5 mm (0.020 in.), shims (b) do
At the factory, shims (a) are usually adjusted to 1 mm
(0.04 in.) and shims (b) to 2 mm (0.08 in.) for the ship-
ment.
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Lift bracket
Shim (c)
and Adjustment."
Adjusting method 213937

(4) Installing Mast Rollers

installed.
213938

Inner mast
Roller mounting
described below.
Lift bracket
and Adjustment."
213939
Adjusting method
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G
Unit: mm (in.) 0.1 to 0.5 mm
(0.004 to 0.020 in.)
0.1 to 0.5
Clearance G F
(0.004 to 0.020) (Upper mast) 1 mm (0.04 in.)
or less
(1) Measure clearance F between the rollers' rolling Shim (e)
standard values, replace with rollers of correct Inner mast Outer mast
diameters listed in the table below.
G
0.1 to 0.5 mm
Note: For measuring procedures, refer to "Inspection Lift bracket (0.004 to 0.020 in.)
and Adjustment." lower roller F 1 mm (0.04 in.)
or less
Unit: mm (in.) Shim (f)
Truck type (Lower mast)
1 ton class
3 ton class
S 99 (3.90) 113.8 (4.48) Lift bracket
M 100 (3.94) 115 (4.53)
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L 101 (3.98) 116 (4.57)
LL 102 (4.02) 117 (4.61)
For installation of mast rollers, follow the proce-

dures for the lift-bracket rollers.

(e) and (f) under the roller seats as required.
At the factory, shims (e) and (f) are usually adjusted to
the values shown in the table below for the shipment.
Unit: mm (in.)
Truck type
Item 2 ton class
1 ton class
3 ton class
Shim (e) 2 (0.08) 1 (0.04)
Shim (f) 2 (0.08) 1 (0.04)
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12.2.3 Installing mast strip

the mast strip and inner mast Shim (k)
Maintain clearance between the mast strip and 0.1 to 0.5 mm

(0.004 to 0.020 in.)
inner mast. Insert a thickness gauge to measure G2 Outer mast
clearance G2. Adjust the clearance with shims (k)
Mast strips
to 0.1 to 0.5 mm (0.004 to 0.020 in.).
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
Clearance G2
(0.004 to 0.020)
Shim (k)
Inner mast
Adjusting method 213942
and down the bracket.
At the factory, shims (k) are usually adjusted to 1 mm
12.2.4 Installing second lift cylinder

Set bolt
(2) Set the lift cylinders complete with the brackets
used. Cylinder bracket
ders positioned vertically, measure clearance H.
213943
Unit: mm (in.)
Clearance H 1.6 (0.06) maximum
Adjusting method
not fitted with shims (m). If the clearance is 3.2 mm
installed.
Shim (m)
the same. Refer to "14.8 Right and Left Lift Cylin-
der Stroke Inspection and Adjustment."
213944
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12.2.5 Installing first lift cylinder

(1) With the masts positioned vertically and fully low-
ered, temporarily install the first lift cylinder com-
plete with the original shims to the inner mast. Mounting
bolt
(2) Position the first lift cylinder vertically, and mea-
sure the clearance, if any, between the cylinder
brackets and the cylinder mounts on the inner
mast. Remove any clearance by adding shims.
Shim (n)
The perpendicularity of the cylinder in the lateral
direction can be checked by measuring the dis- First lift cylinder
tances between the cylinder and the side face of
the inner mast. The difference of the distance at 214839
the top and bottom should be ± 1 mm (0.04 in.).
The perpendicularity of the cylinder in the longitu-
dinal direction can be checked by visually inspect-
ing for the parallelism between the cylinder and the
front face of the inner mast. The cylinder should
not be inclined forward, not even slightly. The cylin-
der slightly inclined backward is acceptable.
Each shim is 1 mm (0.04 in.) thick.
At the factory, a shim pack of 2 mm (0.08 in.) is usually
inserted between the cylinder bracket and the inner
mast on the standard model for the shipment.
(3) After shimming is completed, install and tighten

the mounting bolts.
Note: Depending on the truck model, the direction in
which the mounting bolts are inserted may be
different from what is shown in the illustration.
Attach each chain to the lift bracket as shown. When
attaching, maintain clearance between them using
nuts to allow for the tension of the chain.

Truck type Chain
Item 1 ton class
3 ton class
2 ton class
Lock nut
0 0
56.8 -9.8 84.3 -11.8 (single nut side)
Lock nut 0 0
(single nut side) (5.79 -1.00) (8.60 -1.20)
0 0 Lock nut
[41.92 -7.23] [62.18 -8.70] (double nut side)
+49 +49
98 0 147 0
Lock nut +5.00 +5.00
(double nut side) (9.99 0 ) (14.99 0 )
+36.14 +36.14
[72.82 0 ] [108.42 0 ]
Lift bracket
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General precautions
Use care not to let abrasive dust or dirt enter the For Elbow Connector assembly, (a fitting with straight
hydraulic system. threads and O-ring seal) indicated by C in the illustra-
tion, follow the procedure in "Installation of a fitting
with straight threads and O-ring seal" shown below.
Duplex Mast
Tightening torque Unit: N·m (kgf·m) [lbf·ft]
Tightening
Item Truck model F
torque
58.8 ± 5.9
Nut A (6.0 ± 0.6) E
[43.2 ± 4.2] 1 to 3 ton
49.0 ± 4.9 classes
Nut B (5.0 ± 0.5)
[36.1 ± 3.6]
39.2 ± 3.9 1 to 2 ton A
(4.0 ± 0.4)
[28.9 ± 2.8] classes
Nut C
58.8 ± 5.9 3 ton Second
(6.0 ± 0.6) cylinder
[43.2 ± 4.2] class
A Second
39.2 ± 3.9 1 to 2 ton
(4.0 ± 0.4) E B cylinder
[28.9 ± 2.8] classes
Nut D 58.8 ± 5.9
(6.0 ± 0.6)
3 ton
[43.2 ± 4.2] class B
58.8 ± 5.9
Nut E (6.0 ± 0.6) C
[43.2 ± 4.2]
58.8 ± 5.9 1 to 3 ton E
Nut F (6.0 ± 0.6) classes
[43.2 ± 4.2] D
58.8 ± 5.9
Nut G (6.0 ± 0.6)
[43.2 ± 4.2] G First cylinder 217242

ring seal
(1) Apply grease or hydraulic oil to the O-ring and O- Shape varies by fitting type
1
ring seat in the housing side. 2
(2) Turn lock nut 3 to move it fully to the fitting body 2.
nut. 3
5
6
placed in the position of housing and washer 4
comes in contact with the surface of housing, turn
214084
Elbow with nut
(4) Tighten lock nut 3 to the specified torque.
(connects to tube)
2 Fitting body
3 Lock nut
4 Backup washer
5 O-ring seal
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13.Removal and Installation of Mast Rollers and Strips without Removing

Mast from Truck
13.1 Duplex Mast
(1) Disconnect the lift bracket assembly.
(2) Remove the first cylinder as follows:
(a) Hitch a sling on the first lift cylinder, and sus-
pend it with a crane. Wind the rope securely to
prevent slipping.
(b) Remove the cylinder mounting bolts. Using the
hoist, slowly lift and remove the first cylinder.
(3) Place the inner mast lower than the outer mast.
Follow the following procedures:
(a) Lift the front of the truck by 150 to 200 mm
(5.91 to 7.87 in.), and place wood blocks to
support the truck.
(b) Remove the set bolts at the top of the second
lift cylinders. Place a sling around the inner
mast. Lift the inner mast using a hoist con-
213952
nected to the sling in order to disengage the
second lift cylinders' piston rods from the inner
mast. Remove the hose guard.
(c) Remove the second lift cylinder clamp bolts
and separate the lift cylinders from the outer
mast. Pull out the second lift cylinders from the
seats at the bottom of the outer mast. Tilt the
cylinders until they rest on the outer mast cross
member. Using a rope, fix the cylinders onto
the cross member.
(d) Using the hoist, slowly lower the inner mast
until the inner mast contacts the second lift cyl- 213951
inders fixed to the cross member.
(e) The main rollers of the inner and outer masts
can now be removed. Remove the mast strips
and shims before attempting to remove the
main rollers, as they tend to drop easily.
(f) Adjust shims for the main rollers and mast
strips as required.
To reassemble, follow the disassembly sequence in

reverse.
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14.Inspection and Adjustment (Duplex Mast)

The inspection and adjustment in this chapter can be Conduct inspection whenever a defect is suspected.
done without dismounting or disassembling.
14.1 Forks

NEW FORK ARM

SHANK CROSS
50 mm (2 in.) SECTION = 100%
Figure 1
Figure 2
REPLACE
FORK FORK WITH
OK 10% WEAR
ence in safety.

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inspecting and adjusting lift chains, anchor bolts and
nuts. Place wood blocks under the forks when they are
nents.

215442
(1) Place the mast vertical and on level ground, then
lower the forks to the ground. Make sure that the
lift cylinders are fully retracted.
(2) Raise the forks approx. 100 mm (4.0 in.) from the
ground. 3 Clamp

2 Double nut
(4) Place wood blocks approx. 90 mm (3.5 in.) high
(upper)
under the forks.
1 Double nut
(5) Push the chains at the middle point between the (lower)
chain wheel and chain fixed end on the lift Anchor bolt
bracket. 215443
Check the right and left chains for even tightness.
adjust the tension. Unit: N·m (kgf·m) [lbf·ft]
Adjustment of right and left chain balance Truck type
Item 1 ton class
(1) Remove the wood blocks under the forks. Start 3 ton class
the engine. 2 ton class
+49 +49
(2) Lower the forks to the ground and tilt forward until 98 0 147 0
+5.00 +5.00
the tips come in contact with the ground. The Nuts 2 (9.99 0 ) (14.99 0 )
+36.14 +36.14
chains are now slack to facilitate the adjustment. [72.28 0 ] [108.42 0 ]
(4) Loosen double nut (lower) 1.
(5) Turn double nut (upper) 2 to adjust the chain ten-
After the adjustment, raise and lower the lift bracket
sion.
(6) Start the engine, and position the mast vertical when the lift cylinder is fully retracted. Make sure the
again. protrusion of each lift bracket main roller does not
exceed 40% of the roller diameter. If it exceeds, elon-
(7) Repeat steps (2) through (5) of the procedure in
gation of chains is suspected.
"Inspection of chain tension," to check the chain
tension, and adjust it as needed.

Inner mast
(1) Hold the double nut (upper) 2 with a wrench and
tighten double nut (lower) 1 to the specified Lift bracket
torque. lower roller
40% of the roller

diameter or less
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expand the chains.
Chain elongation
Truck type
class class class
318 381 508
A
(12.52) (15.00) (20.00) 20 links
Duplex mast
327 392 523
B
(12.87) (15.43) (20.59)
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14.4 Adjusting Clearance Between Lift Bracket Roller and Inner Mast
rollers F
bracket and the inner mast, and slide the inner
Unit: mm (in.)
F 1 (0.04) maximum F 213966

rollers.
"Choosing correct roller diameters" on (1)
Choosing correct roller diameters.

bracket.
bracket on the indicator side, and slide the lift
(e) Insert a bar between the inner mast and lift
bracket on the indicator side, and slide the lift G
bracket to the opposite side. Read the indica-
tor. This reading is clearance G between the
middle roller and thrust plate. If clearance is
out of specification, it is necessary to add
shims to the seat of the roller to adjust to cor-
rect clearance.
Note: Upper rollers are free from checking and adjust-
213968
ing.
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
G
(0.004 to 0.020)
For adjustment, refer to "Adjusting clearance G1
between the middle roller and thrust plate" on 12.2.1
and thrust plate.
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inner mast. G1
side roller and inner mast" on 12.2.1 (5) Adjust-
ing clearance G1 between the side roller and 213969
inner mast.
(g) With the lift bracket at the top, check clearance

G between the lower roller and inner mast. If
clearance is out of specification, it is necessary
to add shims to the seat of the roller to adjust
to correct clearance.
lower roller and inner mast" on 12.2.1 (3) Lower roller
Adjusting clearance G between the lower roll-
ers and inner mast.
G
213970

ers
mast.
Unit: mm (in.)
F 1 (0.04) maximum

rollers. For mast roller replacement and instal- 213971


main rollers
mast.
Set the indicator to zero.
G
213972
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Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
G
(0.004 to 0.020)
(f) If clearance G is out of specification, adjust it G

by shims. 213973
refer to "Installing mast rollers" on 12.2.2
Installing Mast Rollers.

rollers
G
push the outer mast against the inner mast
with a bar. Set the indicator to zero (0).
213974

on the indicator side, and push the inner mast G
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
G
(0.004 to 0.020)

by shims. 213975
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position.
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
G2
(0.004 to 0.020)
(2) If clearance G2 is out of specification, adjust it by

adding or removing shims.
For adjustment procedure, refer to "Measuring
213976
and adjusting clearance G2 between the mast
strip and inner mast" on 12.2.3 Installing mast
strip.

both sides.
and left.
217233
ed.
Standard tilt angle

Truck Models
Mast model 1 ton class 2 ton class 3 ton class
F B F B F B
Simplex mast 5° 10° 5° 9° 5° 6°
Duplex mast 5° 10° 5° 9° 5° 6°
Triplex mast 5° 6° 5° 6° 5° 6°
F:Forward angle B: Backward angle


157 to 182
(16.0 to 18.6)
socket bolt
[116.0 to 134.3]
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inder stroke.
213978

(a) Raise the inner mast, place blocks under the
right and left sides of the inner mast, and lower
the mast until it rests on the blocks.
rod end.
217275
the cylinders.

set bolt. Remove the blocks from under the
inner mast. Set bolt
213943
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15.Troubleshooting (Duplex Mast)
Lift bracket and
other rollers.
move smoothly.
Mast strip clearance incorrect Adjust shim.
mast are not in a
descends due to a
Fork tips differ in
height.
Uneven loading
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16.Service Data (Duplex Mast)

Unit: mm (in.)
Truck type
Item
Chain Gap of fork end heights A 5 (0.2) or less
mm (in.)/ A 318 (12.5) 381 (15.0) 508 (20.0)
Chain elongation
20 links B 327 (12.9) 392 (15.4) 523 (20.6)
S A 99 (3.90) 113.8 (4.48)
M A 100 (3.94) 115 (4.53)
Rollers L A 101 (3.98) 116 (4.57)
LL A 102 (4.02) 117 (4.61)
Dimension Simplex
(Reference) Mast
surface F
Mast
surface G
A 0.1 to 0.5 (0.004 to 0.02)
and mast strip G2
Clearances
F
bracket Clearance between lower
mast thrust surface G
surface G1
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F G2
G
F
G1
F
G
G
B2
C
Lift bracket
The mast is slightly wider at the lower than at the upper.

r.
Always measure the clearance at the upper portion of the mast. 214828
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17.Triplex Mast
17.1 Mast System
Triplex mast
Truck type Mast

5C15CƑƑ
1 ton class
5C20CƑƑ
2 ton class 5C25CƑƑ
5C30CƑƑ
3 ton class
5C33CƑƑ

Example: 37 = Lift height of 3700 mm (145.7 in.)
Mast type and code

Code Mast type
C Triplex mast
5C33C37
217243
Example: 5 C 33 C 37
["37" stands for 3700 mm (146 in.)]
and so on)
(Example: FG35AN)
30, 33: 3 ton class
Mast type
the mast
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18.Structure and Functions

18.1 Triplex (Triple Full-Free Panoramic) Mast (5C15C to 5C33C)
10
Front
8 Cross section of mast Cross section of

upper main roller mast strip
1
9
11 Front
Front
3
Cross section of lift Cross section of
bracket upper main roller hose pulley
4
5
Front Front
2 6
Cross section of Cross section of

side roller second chain wheel
7
12
Front
Cross section of mast Cross section of

lower main roller first chain wheel
217263
Major Components (most parts come in pairs, left and right)

1 First lift lift chain 5 Inner mast 9 Second lift chain wheel
2 First lift cylinder 6 Middle mast 10 Lift bracket main roller
3 Second lift chain 7 Outer mast 11 Mast upper main roller
4 Second lift cylinder 8 Lift bracket 12 Mast lower main roller
The triplex mast provides a free lift amount until the For lifting operation, oil is first sent to the first lift cylin-
top of lift bracket reaches the mast height. der which raises the forks until the cylinder rod
The mast assembly consists of the inner mast, middle reaches its stroke end.
mast, outer mast, lift bracket, first lift cylinder and sec- When the first lift cylinder rod extends fully, the second
ond lift cylinders. lift cylinders raise the assembly consisting of the lift
The first lift cylinder raises the lift bracket, while the bracket, first lift cylinder, inner mast and middle mast.
second lift cylinder operates the three-stage telescopic The shoulder sections of the mast main rollers contact
mechanism and lift bracket. Two pairs of lift chains are the mast rails. The rollers are installed perpendicular
installed. The cylinders and lift chains are designed for to the sliding surfaces.
smooth and effective operation.
The main rollers used in the triplex mast models are
the same as those used in the simplex mast models.
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18.2 Mast Operation

18.2.1 Operation of Triplex Mast
Mast Operation
First lift chain
The first lift cylinder extends, bringing the forks to the
maximum free-lift height.
Inner mast
First lift cylinder
When the first lift cylinder rod has reached the end of
Middle mast
the stroke, the second lift cylinders take over to lift the Second lift
middle mast while at the same time the second lift chain
chain lifts an assembly of the forks, inner mast and first Second lift
lift cylinders. Free-lift
cylinder
height Outer mast
Reverse the lifting sequence to activate the lowering
mechanism. Forks on the Maximum Maximum
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19.Removal and Installation

19.1.1 Triplex Mast Removal
For replacing the mast roller without removing the mast from the truck,, refer to "22 Inspection and Adjustment".
A
A
First
cylinder
4
1
Second
cylinder
5
2
217137
Sequence
1 Nut, Spring 4 Tilt socket pin, Tilt cylinder
2 Fork, Lift bracket assembly 5 Mast support bearing cap, Bushing

(a) Lower lift bracket assembly 2, and place wood
blocks under the assembly. Tilt the mast for-
ward, lower the inner mast to the bottom, then
remove nuts and spring 1 from the anchor bolts
1
of the first lift chains.
217244
(b) Position in the upright. Raise the inner mast

until main rollers 6 of the lift bracket become
free. Then, slowly move the vehicle in reverse
to separate from lift bracket 2.
6
Do not shut off the function of the mast interlock sys-
tem by means of "GSE" service tool. 2
217240
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inder
Place the mast in the bottom position and discon-
nect hose 3 at the arrow position in the illustration
on the previous page.

217238

pins, and separate the mast from the tilt cylin-
ders.
engine is running.
217220

ing up, place the mast assembly horizontally
Note: Lay the mast assembly in a space wide enough Matching
marks
217239
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19.1.2 Triplex Mast Installation

(1) Mast Support
Inner cap
(b) 1, 2 ton class:

chassis.
(c) 3 ton classes:
position as it was.
(2) Adjusting chain tensions.
Refer to the "Inspection and Adjustment" section.
(a) Tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
Truck Model
Item 1 ton class
3 ton class
2 ton class
Double nut
98 (10) [72.3] 147 (15) [108.5]
(lower)
(b) Make sure that the chain tension is correct with

3 ton class 213916
the mast in vertical (0°) position.
Start the engine, raise and lower the lift bracket
with several strokes to bleed the cylinder. Anchor bolt
1
217276
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20.Disassembly and Reassembly

20.1 Triplex Mast Disassembly
15 17
1 1
9 16 1
23
10 26
28
22
First cylinder
24 25
12
21 19
7 8
6 20
8
7
27 30
14
5
13 Second
3 cylinder
29
2 4 11 18 217245
Sequence
1 Hose for first lift cylinder, Clamp, Bolt, Washer 17 Snap ring, Hose pulley, Shaft, Snap ring, Chain
2 Bolt, Washer wheel
3 Shim 18 Hose guard, Bolt, Washer
4 First lift cylinder 19 Hose
5 Chain guard 20 Hose, T-joint, Down safety valve
6 Chain wheel support, Pin 21 Bolt, Seat, Cushion, Collar
7 Snap ring, Chain wheel 22 Cushion, shim, Bracket
8 Nut, Spring (chain for second lift cylinder) 23 Bolt, Washer, Shim
9 Mast strip, Shim 24 Second lift cylinder
10 Main roller, Shim 25 Mast strip, Shim
11 Main roller, Shim 26 Main roller, Shim
12 Inner mast 27 Main roller, Shim
13 Nut 28 Middle mast
14 Lift chain (for first lift cylinders) 29 Cap, Bolt, Washer
15 Chain guard, Bolt, Washer 30 Outer mast, Grease nipple
16 Snap ring, Chain wheel
Note: The lift bracket disassembly procedure is the

same as for the simplex mast.
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Start by
With the lift bracket facing up, place the mast horizon-
tally on wood blocks.
Place a wood block as a wedge to prevent the inner
and middle masts from sliding.
Before disassembling the mast and fork assembly,
measure and record all clearances between each lift
bracket and roller and between each mast and roller.
Recorded measurements will be helpful when replac-
ing rollers or selecting shims to adjust clearances.
(1) Removing first lift cylinder 4
4
(a) Remove retaining bolts from the first lift cylin-
der.
(b) Hitch slings on the first lift cylinder, and gently
remove the cylinder. Use two slings. Wind or
tie slings securely to prevent slipping.
217246
(2) Removing main rollers and mast strips

Lower inner mast 12 until main rollers can be 12
9
removed. Remove the main rollers and mast
strips.
11
10 217247

Using slings, lift and remove inner mast 12, steer-
ing it clear of the roller shaft sections of the middle
mast.
12 217248
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(4) Removing main rollers 26, 27 from middle mast

28
28 and outer mast 30
Remove the bolts that are holding second lift cyl- 24
inders 24. Place the cylinder rod ends on the
outer mast. Lower middle mast 28 until main roll-
ers 26,27 can be removed. Then, remove the
27
main rollers.
29
26 217249
(1) Mast
defects.
or other defects.
cracks.
217226
other defects.
(2) Lift bracket

and cracks.
cracks.
Unit: mm (in.)
Distortion of finger bar A 5 (0.2) maximum Straightedge
A: Standard value 217134
(3) Lift chains, chain wheels and chain wheel sup-

ports
(a) Measure the length of each chain to make sure
Chain elongation
that the two chains are equal in length. Also
check the chains for wear, indication of break- Unit: mm (in.)/20 links
age and link binding and twisting. Truck type
(b) Check each chain anchor bolt for cracks or
class class class
defects on thread.
317.5 381 508
(c) Check each chain wheel support and chain A
(12.5) (15) (20)
wheel for crack or wear. Check that the wheels Triplex mast
327 392 523
rotate smoothly. B
(12.9) (15.4) (20.6)
(4) Mast strip A: Standard value B: Repair or service limit
tion.
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20.2 Triplex Mast Reassembly

F 2 F 3
1 2 1 1

6
Minimum clearance G
zero or more
6
G 4
F 6
1 Shim (d)
3
Shim (c)
1 G1
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Reassembly
side and a side roller at both sides as shown. and (b) for the middle roller and with shim (c) for the
smooth operation. Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
Clearance G Clearance G
(0.004 to 0.020)
press the bracket to either the left-most or rightmost the rollers.
Note: It is not necessary to adjust the lift bracket up- Unit: mm (in.)
per roller with shims. Clearance F 1 (0.04) maximum
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Clearance G1
roller to the upper end of the inner mast and press the
lift bracket to either the leftmost or rightmost position.
tion.
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
Clearance G1
(0.004 to 0.020)

Unit: mm (in.)
Truck type
1 ton class
the table to the right. S 99 (3.90) 113.8 (4.48)
and Adjustment." L 101 (3.98) 116 (4.57)
The rollers should rotate smoothly when installed. LL 102 (4.02) 117 (4.61)

and thrust plate. Inner mast
Lift bracket
Shim (a)
Measure clearance G between the middle roller
and thrust plate. If the measured clearance does Shim (b) Thrust plate
not conform to the standard value, adjust clear- G
ance G in the manner described below. 0.1 to 0.5 mm
(0.004 to 0.020 in.)
and Adjustment." 213936
Adjusting method Unit: mm (in.)
If clearance G is excessive, increase the thickness Truck type
Item 2 ton class
shims (b) by the same amount that are added to 1 ton class
shims (a). Shim (a) is available in two sizes: 1 mm 3 ton class
(0.04 in.) and 0.5 mm (0.020 in.). Shim (b) is avail- Shim (a) 2 (0.08) 1.5 (0.06)
able in only one size, 1 mm (0.04 in.). If shims (a) Shim (b) 2 (0.08)
are increased by 0.5 mm (0.020 in.), shims (b) do
At the factory, shims (a) and (b) are usually adjusted to
the values shown in the table on the right for the ship-
ment.
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Lift bracket
Shim (c)
and Adjustment."
Adjusting method
213937
(4) Installing main rollers

installed.
213938

Inner mast
Roller mounting
described below.
Lift bracket
and Adjustment."
Adjusting method
213939
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G G 0.1 to 0.5 mm
Unit: mm (in.) (0.004 to 0.020 in.)
0.1 to 0.5 F F
Clearance G
(0.004 to 0.020) (Upper mast) 1 mm (0.04 in.) or less
Shim (g) Shim (h)
(1) Measure clearance F between the rollers' rolling
standard values, replace with rollers of correct Middle Outer mast
diameters listed in the table below. Inner mast mast G G
0.1 to 0.5 mm
Note: For measuring procedures, refer to "Inspection (0.004 to 0.020 in.)
F F
and Adjustment." 1 mm
(0.04 in.) or less
Shim (i)
Unit: mm (in.) Shim (j)
(Lower
Truck type mast)
1 ton class
3 ton class Lift bracket
S 99 (3.90) 113.8 (4.48)
M 100 (3.94) 115 (4.53) 213941
L 101 (3.98) 116 (4.57)
LL 102 (4.02) 117 (4.61)
For installation of mast rollers, follow the proce-

dures for the lift-bracket rollers.

(g) - (j) under the roller seats as required.
At the factory, shims (g) - (j) are usually adjusted to the
values shown in the table below for the shipment.
Unit: mm (in.)
Truck type
Item 2 ton class
1 ton class
3 ton class
Shim (g) 1 (0.04) 1 (0.04)
Shim (h) 2 (0.08) 1 (0.04)
Shim (i) 2 (0.08) 1 (0.04)
Shim (j) 2 (0.08) 1 (0.04)
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20.2.3 Installing mast strip

Shim (k)
the mast strip and inner mast
0.1 to 0.5 mm
Maintain clearance between the mast strip and G2 (0.004 to 0.020 in.)
inner mast. Insert a thickness gauge to measure Outer mast
clearance G2. Adjust the clearance with shims (k) Mast
to 0.1 to 0.5 mm (0.004 to 0.020 in.). strip
Unit: mm (in.)
Clearance G2 0.1 to 0.5 (0.004 to 0.020 )
Shim (k)
Adjusting method
Inner mast 217250
and down the bracket after the clearance is
adjusted.
At the factory, shims (k) are usually adjusted to 1 mm
20.2.4 Installing Lift Cylinders

Set bolt
(2) Place the lift cylinders complete with the brackets
Cylinder bracket
used.
213943
ders positioned vertically, measure clearance H.
Unit: mm (in.)
Clearance H 1.6 (0.06) maximum Shim (m)
Adjusting method
not fitted with shims (m). If the clearance is 3.2 mm 214855
installed.
the same. Refer to 22.8 Right and Left Lift Cylin-
der Stroke Inspection and Adjustment.
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20.2.5 Installing first lift cylinder

(1) With the masts set vertically and fully lowered,
temporarily install the first lift cylinder complete
with the original shims to the inner mast.
Mounting bolt
(2) Position the first lift cylinder vertically, and mea-
sure the clearance, if any, between the cylinder
brackets and the cylinder mounts on the inner
mast. Remove any clearance by adding shims.
Shim
The perpendicularity of the cylinder in the lateral
direction can be checked by measuring the dis- First lift cylinder
tances between the cylinder and the side face of
the inner mast. The difference of the distance at 214839
the top and bottom should be ± 1 mm (0.04 in.).
The perpendicularity of the cylinder in the longitu-
dinal direction can be checked by visually inspect-
ing for the parallelism between the cylinder and the
front face of the inner mast. The cylinder should
not be inclined forward, not even slightly. The cylin-
der slightly inclined backward is acceptable.
Each shim is 1 mm (0.04 in.) thick.
At the factory, a shim pack of 2 mm (0.08 in.) is usually
inserted between the cylinder bracket and the inner
mast for the shipment.
(3) After shimming is completed, install and tighten
the mounting bolts.
Note: Depending on the truck model, the direction in
which the mounting bolts are inserted may be
different from what is shown in the illustration.

Attach each chain to the lift bracket as shown.
When attaching, make clearance between them using
nuts to allow for the tension of the chain.
Truck type
Chain
Item 1 ton class
3 ton class
2 ton class
0 0 Lock nut
56.8 -9.8 84.3 -11.8 (single nut side)
Lock nut 0 0
(single nut side) (5.79 -1) (8.6 -1.2)
0 0 Lock nut
[42 -7.2] [62.2 -8.7]
(double nut side)
+49 +49
98 0 147 0
Lock nut +5 +5
(double nut side) (10 0) (15 0)
+36 +36
[72 0 ] [108.5 0 ]
Lift bracket
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General precautions
Use care not to let abrasive dust or dirt enter the For Elbow Connector assembly, (a fitting with straight
hydraulic system. threads and O-ring seal) indicated by F, follow the
procedure in "Installation of a fitting with straight
threads and O-ring seal" shown below.
Triplex Mast
Tightening torque Unit: N·m (kgf·m) [lbf·ft]
Tightening
Item Truck model
torque
58.8 ± 5.9
Nut A (6.0 ± 0.6)
[43.2 ± 4.2] 1 to 3 ton
49.0 ± 4.9 classes
Nut B (5.0 ± 0.5)
[36.1 ± 3.6]
39.2 ± 3.9 1 to 2 ton
(4.0 ± 0.4)
[28.9 ± 2.8] classes
Nut C A
58.8 ± 5.9 3 ton E
(6.0 ± 0.6)
[43.2 ± 4.2] class
39.2 ± 3.9
(4.0 ± 0.4) 1 to 2 ton
[28.9 ± 2.8] classes E
Nut D
58.8 ± 5.9 3 ton F
(6.0 ± 0.6) A
[43.2 ± 4.2] class First cylinder Second cylinder
Second cylinder
58.8 ± 5.9
Nut E (6.0 ± 0.6)
C
B
[43.2 ± 4.2] 1 to 3 ton
58.8 ± 5.9 classes
Nut B
F (6.0 ± 0.6)
[43.2 ± 4.2] D 217251

ring seal
(1) Apply grease or hydraulic oil to the O-ring and O- Shape varies by fitting type
1
ring seat in the housing side. 2
(2) Turn lock nut 3 to move it fully to the fitting body 2.
nut. 3
5
6
placed in the position of housing and washer 4
comes in contact with the surface of housing, turn
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Elbow with nut
(4) Tighten lock nut 3 to the specified torque.
(connects to tube)
2 Fitting body
3 Lock nut
4 Backup washer
5 O-ring seal
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21.Removal and Installation of Mast Rollers and Strips without Removing

Mast from Truck
21.1 Triplex Mast
(1) Disconnect the lift bracket assembly.
(2) Remove the first lift cylinder as follows:
(a) Place a sling around the cylinder. Using a hoist
connected to the sling, slightly lift the cylinder.
The sling should be hitched firmly around the
cylinder to prevent the cylinder from slipping
down.
(b) Remove the cylinder mounting bolts. Using the
hoist, slowly lift and remove the first lift cylinder.
(3) Place the inner mast lower than the middle mast.
Follow the following procedures:
(a) Lift the front of the truck by 150 to 200 mm
(5.91 to 7.87 in.), and place wood blocks to
support the truck.
(b) Place a sling around the upper cross member
of the inner mast. Using a hoist connected to 214857
the sling, slightly lift the inner mast.
(c) Remove the guards for the second lift chain
wheels.
(d) Disconnect the second lift chains at the outer
mast ends, and place the loose ends on the
floor beyond the inner mast.
(e) Lower the inner mast to such a height that
allows the mast rollers to be removed.
(f) Support the inner mast with wood blocks.
(g) The main rollers of the inner and middle masts 214858
can now be removed. Remove the mast strips
and shims before attempting to remove the
main rollers, as they tend to drop easily.
With the mast disassembled as above, the second lift

cylinders cannot be removed.
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(4) Position the middle mast lower than the outer

mast as follows:
(a) Lift the inner mast to the height of the middle
mast, then place wood blocks for support.
(b) Hitch slings to both middle mast and inner
mast, and suspend with a hoist.
(c) Remove set bolts from the upper sections of
the middle mast lift cylinders, then lift the mid-
dle mast and inner mast.
(d) Remove two lift cylinder clamps, dismount the
cylinders from the mounting sections at the
lower outer mast section. Tilt the cylinders by
moving the top sections towards the center of
the lift truck, then secure the cylinders to the
cross-member of the outer mast with a rope.
(e) Lower the middle mast and inner mast until the
main rollers can be removed.
(f) Place wood blocks under the middle mast and
inner mast for support.
(g) Now the main rollers can be removed from the
middle and outer masts. Remove the mast
strips and shims in advance because they are
apt to come off under this condition.
(5) Perform clearance adjustment of the removed roll-
ers using shims, replacement of rollers, and/or
clearance adjustment of the mast strips ad neces-
sary.
To reassemble the mast, follow the removal
sequence in reverse.
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22.Inspection and Adjustment (Triplex Mast)

The inspection and adjustment in this chapter can be Conduct inspection whenever a defect is suspected.
done without dismounting or disassembling.
22.1 Forks

NEW FORK ARM

SHANK CROSS
50 mm (2 in.) SECTION = 100%
Figure 1
Figure 2
REPLACE
FORK FORK WITH
OK 10% WEAR
ence in safety.

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inspecting and adjusting lift chains, anchor bolts and
nuts. Place wood blocks below the forks when they are
nents.

(1) Place the mast vertically and on level ground, 215459
then lower the forks to the ground. Make sure that

the lift cylinders are fully retracted.
(2) Raise the forks approx. 100 mm (4.0 in.) from the Anchor bolt
ground.
[2] Clamp
(4) Place wood blocks approx. 90 mm (3.5 in.) high
under the forks.
(5) Push the chains at the middle point between the [3] Double nut (upper)
chain wheel and chain fixed end on the lift [1] Double nut (lower)
bracket. 214826
Check the right and left chains for even tightness.
adjust the tension. Unit: N·m (kgf·m) [lbf·ft]
Adjustment of right and left chain balance Truck type
Item 1 ton class
(1) Remove the wood blocks under the forks. Start 3 ton class
the engine. 2 ton class
+49 +49
(2) Lower the forks to the ground and tilt forward until 98 0 147 0
+5.00 +5.00
the tips come in contact with the ground. The Nuts 1, 2 (9.99 0 ) (14.99 0 )
+36.14 +36.14
chains are now slack to facilitate the adjustment. [72.82 0 ] [108.42 0 ]
(4) Loosen the double nut (lower) 1.
(5) Adjust the chain tension by turning the double nut
(upper) 2. After the adjustment, raise and lower the lift bracket
(6) Start the engine, and position the mast vertical
when the lift cylinder is fully retracted. Make sure the
again.
protrusion of each lift bracket main roller does not
(7) Repeat (2) through (5) of the procedure in exceed 40% of the roller diameter. If it exceeds, elon-
"Inspection of chain tension," to check the chain gation of chains is suspected.
tension and adjust it as needed.

Inner mast
(1) Hold the double nut (upper) 2 with a wrench and
Lift bracket
tighten double nut (lower) 1 to the specified lower roller
torque.
40% of the roller

diameter or less
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expand the chains.
Chain elongation
Truck type
class class class
317.5 381 508
A
(12.50) (15.00) (20.00) 20 links
Triplex mast
327 392 523
B
(12.87) (15.43) (20.59)
213965
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22.4 Adjusting Clearance between Lift Bracket Roller and Inner Mast
rollers F
bracket and the inner mast, and slide the inner
Unit: mm (in.)
F 1 (0.04) maximum F 213966

rollers.
"Choosing correct roller diameters" on 20.2.1
(1) Choosing correct roller diameters.
bracket.
bracket on the indicator side, and slide the lift
(e) Read the indicator
This reading is the clearance G between mid- G
dle roller and thrust palate 2.
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
G
(0.004 to 0.020)
(3) If clearance G is out of specification, it is neces-

sary to add shims to the seat of the roller to adjust 213968
to correct clearance. Remove lift bracket from
mast and adjust the thickness of the shims for the
rollers. For adjustment and installation proce-
dures, refer to "Installing lift bracket rollers"
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inner mast. G1
side roller and the inner mast" on (5) Adjusting
213969
clearance G1 between the side roller and inner
mast.
(g) With the lift bracket at the top, check clearance

G between the lower roller and inner mast. If
clearance is out of specification, it is necessary
to add shims to the seat of the roller to adjust
to correct clearance.
lower roller and inner mast" on (3) Adjusting Lower roller
clearance G between the lower rollers and
inner mast.
G
213970

ers
mast.
Unit: mm (in.)
F 1 (0.04) maximum
(c) If clearance is out of specification, use oversize 213971

rollers. For mast roller replacement and instal-

main rollers
mast.
Set the indicator to zero (0).
G
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on the indicator side, and slide the inner mast
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
G
(0.004 to 0.020)
(f) If clearance G is out of specification, adjust it G

by shims. 213973

rollers
G
slide the outer mast against the inner mast with
a bar. Set the indicator to zero.
213974

on the indicator side, and slide the inner mast G
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
G
(0.004 to 0.020)

by shims. 213975

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position.
Unit: mm (in.)
0.1 to 0.5
G2
(0.004 to 0.020)
(2) If clearance G2 is out of specification, remove

upper mast roller (refer to "Removing mast roll-
ers"). For adjustment procedure, refer to "Measur- 213976
ing and adjusting clearance G2 between the mast
strip and inner mast" on 20.2.4 (1) Measuring and
adjusting clearance G2 between the mast strip
and inner mast.

both sides.
and left.
217233
ed.
Standard tilt angle

Truck Models
Mast model 1 ton class 2 ton class 3 ton class
F B F B F B
Simplex mast 5° 10° 5° 9° 5° 6°
Duplex mast 5° 10° 5° 9° 5° 6°
Triplex mast 5° 6° 5° 6° 5° 6°
F: Forward angle B:Backward angle


157 to 182
(16.0 to 18.6)
socket bolt
[115.9 to 134.3]
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inder stroke.
213978

(a) Raise the inner mast, place wood blocks under
the right and left sides of the inner mast, and
lower the mast until it rests on the wood blocks.
rod end.
217275
the cylinders.

set bolt. Remove the wood blocks from under
the inner mast. Set bolt
213943
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23.Troubleshooting (Triplex Mast)
Lift bracket and
other rollers.
move smoothly.
Mast strip clearance incorrect Adjust shims.
mast are not in a
descends due to a
Fork tips differ in
height.
Uneven loading
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24.Service Data (Triplex Mast)

Unit: mm (in.)
Truck type
Item
Chain Gap of fork end heights A 5 (0.2) or less
mm (in.)/ A 318 (12.5) 381 (15.0) 508 (20.0)
Chain elongation
20 links B 327 (12.9) 392 (15.4) 523 (20.6)
S A 99 (3.90) 113.8 (4.48)
M A 100 (3.94) 115 (4.53)
Rollers L A 101 (3.98) 116 (4.57)
LL A 102 (4.02) 117 (4.61)
Dimension Simplex
(Reference) Mast
surface F
Mast
surface G
A 0.1 to 0.5 (0.004 to 0.02)
and mast strip G2
Clearances
F
bracket Clearance between lower roller
side surface and inner mast A 0.1 to 0.5 (0.004 to 0.02)
thrust surface G
surface G1
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G
G2
G1
F G
G
B2
F
G
G
B1
C
Lift bracket
Mast width is slightly wide at the lower portion than at the upper portion.
Measure the clearance at the mast upper position.
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Chapter 12 MAST AND FORKS

1. Simplex Mast ......................................................................................... 12-1

Chapter 12 MAST AND FORKS

Truck type Mast

Note: "ƑƑ" presents maximum lift height.

Mast type and code

2. Structure and Functions

Inner mast Outer mast Lift bracket Inner mast

1 Inner mast A: Main roller E: Main roller

The simplex mast features two lift cylinders Places

2.2 Mast Operation

Forks on the Maximum Maximum

3. Removal and Installation

Suggestions for Removal

(2) Disconnecting high-pressure hoses for the lift cyl-

Be sure to use a hoist having a capacity enough to

(b) Place wood blocks under the tilt cylinder

(5) Removing mast support bearing caps

3.1.2 Simplex Mast Installation

(b) 1, 2 ton class:

3 ton class 213916

4. Disassembly and Reassembly

Suggestions for Disassembly

Inspections after Disassembly

(2) Lift bracket

(4) Mast strip

4.2 Simplex Mast Reassembly

4.2.1 Installing Lift Bracket Rollers

No shim required Shim (a)

Thrust plate Thrust plate

4 Lower roller Side roller

(1) Choosing correct roller diameters

(2) Adjusting clearance G between the middle roller

(3) Adjusting clearance G between the lower rollers

(4) Installing Mast Rollers

(5) Adjusting clearance G1 between the side roller

4.2.2 Installing Mast Rollers

For installation of mast rollers, follow the same pro-

(2) Measure clearance G between the rollers and

4.2.3 Installing Mast Strips

Maintain a clearance between the mast strip and 0.1 to 0.5 mm

4.2.4 Installing second lift cylinder

Clearance H 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) maximum

Adjusting method Shim (m)

4.2.5 Connecting Chains

Lower chain anchor kit

4.2.6 Installing Hydraulic Lines

Installation of a fitting with straight threads and O-

5. Removal and Installation of Mast Rollers and Strips without Removing

6. Inspection and Adjustment (Simplex Mast)

Fork calipers perform two tasks at once.

NEW FORK ARM

Not for use on full tapered forks. 217126

6.1.1 DESIGNED TO TAKE A BEATING

6.2 Chain Tension Inspection and Adjustment

Turn the engine/main key to the (OFF) position before

Inspection of chain tension

(7) Repeat steps (2) through (5) of the procedure in

6.3 Checking Chain Elongation

(2) Right-to-left clearance check on lift bracket main

For adjustment, refer to "Adjusting clearance G1

(f) Lower the lift bracket slightly from the top so

(g) With the lift bracket positioned at the top, check

6.5 Mast Roller Clearance Adjustment

For installation of mast rollers, follow the same pro-

Maintain a clearance between the mast strip and 0.1 to 0.5 mm

Adjusting method Shim (m)

Adjusting method 213937

For installation of mast rollers, follow the proce-

Maintain clearance between the mast strip and 0.1 to 0.5 mm

To reassemble, follow the disassembly sequence in