What kind of transmission fluid does a forklift take?
TRIAX FORKLIFT HYDR TRANS FLUID. TRIAX FORKLIFT HTF (Hydraulic & Transmission Fluid) is a premium grade, full synthetic high viscosity index hydraulic and transmission fluid especially engineered to provide optimal lubricants for forklifts and other hydraulic and power lifting systems.
Do forklifts have transmission fluid?
FULL SYNTHETIC – Hydro-static transmission / hydraulic forklift oil. It can be used in both the transmission and the hydraulic systems in most forklifts.
Where do you put hydraulic oil in a forklift?
The Hydraulic Reservoir – Open the hood and locate the hydraulic reservoir. It will have a vented fill cap with a sight glass or fill gauge on its side to indicate the fluid level. Provide the fluid – Remove the vented fill cap and insert the oil into the fill tube and begin pumping the liquid into the reservoir.
Where is the hydraulic tank on a Clark forklift?
2. One is for engine oil, the other for transmission fluid. Engine oil will have small hoses, trans will have larger hoses. 3. Hydraulic- Sitting on truck looking fwd, right side of of frame is the hydraulic tank, with a black plastic breather cap.
What kind of oil does a Clark forklift use?
Fill hydraulic oil in where cap removed from. Engine is probably a Y112 Continental flat head. Sitting same position, a typical engine oil dipstick left side, lower, in block, reaching down into the oil pan. Use straight 30W name brand engine oil.
Is it necessary to change transmission fluid on forklift?
Forklifts are no different than cars in that case, or anything else that has a transmission. Skipping out on a proper maintenance servicing schedule can be a costly thing. Leading to a cascade of other problems that are far more pricey than taking the time to change a forklift’s transmission fluid.
What is the weight of a Clark forklift?
The serial number (does not start with C500-30) = 235 940 4306. Lift capacity = 2750 lbs.; machine weight = 4200 lbs. (per Google). That’s all the specs I presently have for my machine. I will have to post the upright number later as my “truck” is presently 2 hours away from me (sorry). Thanks again for the helpful info your provided.