transmission for smooth acceleration, deceleration, andeasy handling.LIFT-KING FORKLIFTThe NCF has two types of lift-king forklifts (fig.8-8) rated at 12K and 16K. These two models providea lifting capacity of 12,000 to 16,000 pounds at a 48-inchload center to a height of 120 inches. The lift-kingforklift is equipped with forklift oscillation, load sideshift, lift interrupt, fork positioning, four-wheel andtwo-wheel-crab steering selection, and counterweightlowering.The lift-king forklift is equipped with an inchingcontrol that is controlled by the inching pedal located tothe left of the brake pedal. Depressing the inching pedalslightly varies the amount of oil pressure in thetransmission, allowing the forklift to be “inched” alongslowly while the engine is operated at high speed for fastlifts. When the inching pedal is depressed fully, thetransmission is disengaged.NOTE: Do not use the inching pedal as a clutchand under high-torque requirements.The mast of the lift-king forklift is equipped with alift interrupt device that prevents lifting the forkassembly above 43 inches from the ground. This is asafety device to prevent raising the mast while inside anaircraft and causing extensive damage. To lift loadshigher than 43 inches, you must press the red-coloredmanual lift interrupt override button. This button allowsthe forks to attain their maximum lift height whenrequired.The lift-king forklift is air transportable; however,where the load per axle weight cannot be exceeded, thefront carriage assembly and rear counterweight must beremoved. The procedure of carriage removal is asfollows:1. Lower the forks to the ground and tilt the mastslightly forward to produce slack in the lifting chains.2. Remove the lower chain anchor pins.3. Raise the mast above the carriage rollers andback the forklift out, leaving the forks and carriage onthe ground.NOTE: For reinstallation, the procedures aresimply reversed.The procedure for counterweight removal is asfollows:1. Remove the two bolts (one on each side of theforklift) that secures the counterweight (fig. 8-9).2. Lower the counterweight lifting arm to rest thecounterweight on the ground (hydraulic control lever islocated in the back of the operator’s cab to the right ofthe seat).3. Remove the pin from the shackle to disconnectthe arm from the counterweight. Remember: Store thebolts and the pin in the toolbox.4. Drive the forklift away from the counterweight.NOTE: When the lift-king forklift is transported ona tractor-trailer, seal the exhaust pipe to preventautorotation of the turbocharger turbine due to windvelocity. Failure to do so can result in damage to theturbine bearing due to lack of lubrication.Figure 8-8.—Lift-king forklift.Figure 8-9.—Counterweight.8-5
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