Hyster A453 W20-40XTA, W20-40XTC, W20-30XTR Forklift Service Manual
504 pages · Publication 897979-A453
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- Models
- A453 W20-40XTA, W20-40XTC, W20-30XTR
- Manual type
- Service Manual
- Pages
- 504
- Publication
- 897979-A453
- Condition
- Brand new

What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 73 sections, 254 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 68 KB)
INTRODUCTION2 topics
- GENERAL
- DESCRIPTION
REPAIR22 topics
- FRAME REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
- CASTER REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY- W/B40CL AND W/B40-60XL
- CASTER REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY-W40XT, W45XT, AND W/B/C60-80XT
- CASTER INSTALLATION W40XT, W45XT AND W/B/C60-80XT
- CASTER WHEEL REPLACEMENT- W40XT,W45XT, W/B/C60-80XT/XT2, B60Z, AND W60Z
- FRAME AND ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
- CASTER ASSEMVBLY AND INSTALLATION-W/B40-60XL AND W/B40CL
- CASTER ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION-W40XT,W45XT,W/B/C60-80XT AND CA60-80XT/XT2,B60Z AND W60Z
- PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS
- LABEL REPLACEMENT
- LABEL INSTALLATION-W40XT ANDW45XT
- LABEL INSTALLATION-W/B40-60XL
- LABEL INSTALLATION -W/B40CL
- LABEL INSTALLATION-B60-80XT
- LABEL INSTALLATION- W60-80XT
- LABEL INSTALLATION- B60Z
- LABEL INSTALLATION-W60Z
- LABEL INSTALLATION-CA60-80XT
- LABEL INSTALLATION-T5XT
- LABEL INSTALLATION-W20-40TA
- LABEL INSTALLATION-W20-40XTC
- LABEL INSTALLATION-W20-30XTR
Brush and Commutator Inspection4 topics
- Hydraulic Pump Motor and Traction Motor
- Steering Pump Motor
- Normal Commutator Surface
- Commutator Problems
Motors Repair6 topics
- Disassemble
- Traction Motor and Hydraulic Pump Motor
- Steering Pump Motor
- Assemble
- Traction Motor and Hydraulic Pump Motor
- Steering Pump Motor
Tests for Damaged Field and Armature7 topics
- Test for an Open Circuit in One Armature Winding
- Test for Short Circuit in One Armature Winding
- Test for Short Circuit to Armature Shaft
- Test for Open Circuit in Field Coil
- Test for Short Circuit in Field Coil
- Test for Short Circuit Between Field and Motor Case
- Brush Holder Test
Principles of Operation12 topics
- Transistor Motor Controller
- Basic Controller Operation
- Field Effect Transistor (FET)
- Motor Circuit That Operates With Pulses
- Induction Current From Motor
- Plugging
- Control Circuit
- Static-Return-To-Off (SRO) Function
- Thermal Protection Function
- Low Voltage Protection Function
- Current Limit Protection Function
- Power Circuit
Sequence of Operation10 topics
- Key Switch
- Brake Switch
- Control Circuit
- FWD/REV Switch Closed
- Forward Contactor Energized
- Gate Pulse to FETs
- FETs ON for Time of Gate Pulse
- Gate Pulse Removed
- Induction Current Flows Through Motor and Flyback Diode
- Plugging
Checks5 topics
- Checking Contactor Coil
- Checking Transistor Controller
- Checks With Controller Installed
- Bench Checks
- Accelerator Potentiometer Checks and Adjustments
Adjustments3 topics
- Plugging Adjustment
- Acceleration Adjustment
- Current Limit Adjustment
Repairs7 topics
- Contactors
- Replace
- Curtis Contactor Parts, Replace
- GE Contactor Parts, Replace
- Controller, Replace
- Accelerator Potentiometer and Control Switches, Replace and Adju
- General Procedures
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Two-Stage Mast1 topic
- Operation
Description1 topic
- Lowering Control Valve
Load Backrest Extension, Carriage, Load Rollers, Side Rollers, a6 topics
- Load Backrest Extension, Remove and Install
- Carriage Assembly, Remove and Install
- Carriage Load Rollers, Remove and Install
- Side Rollers, Disassemble and Assemble
- Fork, Replace
- Hook-Type Forks
Two-Stage Mast Assembly15 topics
- Remove
- Clean and Inspect
- Lift Cylinders, Remove and Install Dual-Lift Cylinders
- Lift Cylinder, Remove and Install Single Main-Lift Cylinders
- Remove
- Install
- Inner Mast Assembly, Remove and Install
- Hoses, Replace
- Hose and Cable Sheaves, Replace
- Two-Stage Lift Chains
- Remove and Install
- Clean and Inspect
- Two-Stage Chain Sheave, Remove and Install
- Load Rollers and Wear Plugs, Remove and Install
- Two-Stage Mast Assembly, Install
Three-Stage Mast Assembly14 topics
- Three-Stage Mast Assembly, Remove
- Free-Lift Cylinder, Remove and Install
- Main Cylinders (Standard), Remove and Install
- Inner and Intermediate Mast Assemblies, Remove and Install
- Free-Lift Hose Sheave
- Carriage Sheaves
- Three-Stage Lift Chains, Remove and Install
- General
- Free-Lift Chains
- Main-Lift Chains
- Three-Stage Chain Sheaves, Disassemble and Assemble
- Free-Lift Chain Sheaves
- Main-Lift Chain Sheaves
- Three-Stage Mast Assemble, Install
Lift Chains Check1 topic
- Lubrication
Mast Adjustments6 topics
- Adjust Wear Plugs - Mast
- Adjust Free-Lift Chain (Three-Stage Only)
- Adjust Main-Lift Chains
- Two-Stage
- Three-Stage
- Adjust Wear Strips
Carriage Adjustments8 topics
- Adjust Wear Plug - Carriage
- Adjust Side Rollers - Carriage
- Adjust Thrust Rollers - Carriage
- DESCRIPTION (FIGURE 1 AND FIGURE 2 )
- REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
- MDU-Removal
- Upper Housing-Removal And Diasassembly
- Lower Housing- Diasassembly
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION4 topics
- UPPER HOUSING-ASSEMBLY
- UPPER HOUSING-INSTALLATION
- LOWER HOUSING-ASSEMBLY
- MDU-ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS10 topics
- Bevel Pinion And Gear Adjustment
- Removal
- Installation
- Removal
- Installation
- B60Z (NEW MODEL)
- Removal
- Installation
- Removal
- Installation
W60Z (NEW MODEL)2 topics
- Removal
- Installation
Battery Indicators8 topics
- Indicators With Meter Movements
- Battery Indicators With LCD or LED Displays
- Liquid Crystal Displays
- SEM Display Panels Description
- Light Emitting Diode Displays
- Description LX Series
- ZX Series Display Panels Description
- SEVCON POWERGAUGE™ Battery Display Panel Description
Battery Indicators With Lift Interrupt Adjustment (Early Models)2 topics
- Reset Potentiometer
- Specific Gravity Alarm
Battery Indicators With Lift Interrupt Adjustment (Later Models)1 topic
- Discharge Potentiometer
Curtis 933-1 Meter Check and Adjustment8 topics
- Check
- Reset Check
- Discharge Check
- Lockout Check
- LEDs Do Not Illuminate
- Hourmeter Check
- Hourglass Icon
- Adjust
Curtis Dash Display Assembly15 topics
- Description/Features
- Testing
- Inoperative Dash Display Assembly
- Inoperative Drive Mode Selection
- Troubleshooting With a Programmer Handset
- Troubleshooting Without a Programmer Handset
- No Warnings or Faults Displayed
- MIB/Dash Display Communication
- Lift Interrupt
- Lost MIB Signal Displayed
- Lift Pump Hourmeter Input
- Forward/Reverse Hourmeter Inputs
- Install
- Adjust (Setup, Early Models)
- Adjust (Setup, Later Model)
SEM Display Panel Replacement1 topic
- Remove and Replace
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Safe operation, controls, maintenance schedules, lubrication points, inspections, and basic checks. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
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Illustrated diagrams with factory part numbers for identifying components and ordering parts. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
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Factory manual for in-house farm and construction shop use. Straightforward, complete, and easy to follow. It contains the OEM information dealership service departments and parts counters use to diagnose problems, identify components, and perform maintenance or repairs correctly.
Service shops and owner/operators who repair their own equipment
Identifying correct parts and seeing how assemblies come apart and go back together
Keeping equipment running with less downtime
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