L o ad e d , 1 s t / 2n d km / h1 9 . 09 .0 / 1 9 . 019 . 08 . 5 / 19 . 0
Unloaded, 1st/2ndkm/h19.0 9.0/19.019.5 8.5/19.5
Loadedmm/s580620
Unloadedmm/s640670
Loadedmm/s500500
Unloadedmm/s550550
L o ad e d , 1 s t / 2n d km / h1 8 . 58 .5 / 1 8 . 518 . 58 . 5 / 18 . 5
Unloaded, 1st/2ndkm/h19.09.0/19.019.08.5/19.0
Loadedmm/s545630
Unloadedmm/s600685
Loadedmm/s450450
Unloadedmm/s500500
L o ad e d , 1 s t / 2n d km / h1 8 . 58 .5 / 1 8 . 519 . 08 . 5 / 18 . 5
Unloaded, 1st/2ndkm/h19.59.0/19.519.59.0/19.0
Loadedmm/s450520
Unloadedmm/s500555
Loadedmm/s400420
Unloadedmm/s500500
For operation safety, never fail to perform periodic maintenance or make periodic replacement of the consumable parts listed in the following.
These parts may deteriorate in time and are susceptible
to wear. It is difficult to estimate the degree of wear at
time of periodic maintenance; therefore, even if no apparent wear is found, always replace with new parts within
the prescribed period of replacement (or earlier if trouble
is found).
Note that periodic replacement has nothing to do with
guarantee service.
No.Part name
1Master cylinder and wheel cylinder cups, dust sealsEvery 1 year
2Rubber parts of brake boosterEvery 1 year
3Brake hose or tubeEvery 2 years
4Reservior tank and tubeEvery 2 years
5Power steering hose Every 2 years
6Stop lamp switch (Oil pressure type)Every 2 years
7Fuel hoseEvery 2 years
8Rubber parts of power steeringEvery 2 years
9Lift chainEvery 3 years
10Hose of load handingEvery 2 years
Period of
replacement
10-12AX50/BX50 Series
GENERAL AND SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY ITEMS FOR MAINTENANCE
SAFETY ITEMS FOR MAINTENANCE
FOR SAFETY OPERATION
USE QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
• Only persons authorized by the owner or operator of the equipment and having proper certification
(local or national) may carry out inspection, maintenance and repairs of the lift truck.
If inspection, maintenance, or repair work is carried out incorrectly, it is very dangerous.
MAINTENANCE LOCATION
• When carrying out inspection and maintenance, use a level, dry, dust–free area.
• If the work is carried out inside a building, make sure that there is ample ventilation.
PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
• To be prepared in the event of a fire, have a fire extinguisher nearby and make sure that you know
how to use it.
• Before carrying out inspection, lower the forks to the ground and stop the machine.
• Do not run the engine unless it is necessary.
• Place the directional lever, speed lever, and work equipment control levers in neutral.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN CARRYING OUT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
• Wipe off any oil or grease. Immediately wipe up any oil that has leaked.
If the lift truck is dirty, it becomes difficult or impossible to find cracks or other problems. Always clean
the lift truck before starting inspection.
• Do not smoke or allow any flame to exist under any circumstances.
Do not use any cloth which is soaked in fuel, oil, or grease. There is danger that it may catch fire.
• Wear suitable clothes for the job.
• Use suitable safety and protective equipment (hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, gloves) for the
job.
• When working on top of the lift truck, be careful not to fall.
• Do not put your feet under the forks.
• When opening or closing the floor plate or engine hood, be careful not to get your hands or body
caught.
• When carrying out inspection with the forks raised, insert a stand under the inner mast to prevent the
forks and mast from dropping.
• When carrying out job with another worker, decide who is the leader and carry out the job in accor-
dance with instructions from that person.
• After repairing, make sure that the trouble has been corrected by performing a trial run.
• During the trial run, start/operate the lift truck carefully because it is possible that the trouble has not
been fully corrected or that defective parts have not been removed.
AX50/BX50 Series10-13
SAFETY ITEMS FOR MAINTENANCE
USE SUITABLE TOOLS
• Always use tools that are suited for inspection and
maintenance.
It is extremely dangerous to use broken tools or tools
designed for another purpose.
REPLACE SAFETY CRITICAL PARTS PERIODICALLY
• Even if no abnormality is found, always replace safety critical parts periodically.
As time passes, these parts deteriorate and may cause fire of failure in the work equipment system.
• However, if these parts show any abnormality before the replacement interval has passed, they
should be repaired or replaced immediately.
GENERAL AND SPECIFICATIONS
PRECAUTIONS WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE COOLANT
• Immediately after using the lift truck, the engine coolant is at high temperature and high pressure. Do
not remove the radiator cap under these conditions.
Hot water may spurt out and cause burns.
• When removing the radiator cap, turn it slowly to
release the internal pressure.
• When checking the coolant level, stop the engine and
wait for the engine and radiator to cool down before
checking. For lift trucks equipped with a subtank or
reservoir, check the level in the subtank.
• When adding water on lift trucks equipped with a sub-
tank, add the water to the subtank.
10-14AX50/BX50 Series
GENERAL AND SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY ITEMS FOR MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS WITH HIGH PRESSURE, HIGH TEMPERATURE OIL
• Immediately after using the lift truck, the oil is at high temperature. Do not drain the oil or replace the
filter when the oil is hot. Hot oil may spurt out and cause burns.
• When carrying out inspection and maintenance,
wait for the oil temperature to go down, and carry
out the operation in the order given in this manual.
• Do not forget that the work equipment circuits are
always under pressure. Do not add oil, drain oil, or
carry out maintenance or inspection before com-
pletely releasing the internal pressure.
• If oil is leaking under high pressure from small
holes, it is dangerous if the jet of high–pressure oil
hits your skin or eyes. Always wear safety glasses
and thick gloves, and use a piece of cardboard or
a sheet of plywood to check for oil leakage.
• Release the internal pressure before checking the
accumulator piping.
• If you are hit by a jet of high pressure oil, consult a
doctor immediately.
ROTATING FAN AND BELT
• It is extremely dangerous if you or any tool
touches or gets caught in the fan or fan belt when
the fan is rotating. Never touch the fan when it is
rotating.
• Always stop the engine before inspecting rotating
parts.
• When inspecting the areas around rotating parts,
do not allow anything to come close which may
get caught.
AX50/BX50 Series10-15
SAFETY ITEMS FOR MAINTENANCE
BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET CAUGHT OR FALL
• Never put your hands or feet into the mast structure.
There is danger that you will get caught in moving parts
and be serious injured.
• Do not use the mast as a ladder. If you slip, there is dan-
ger that you will fall.
GENERAL AND SPECIFICATIONS
CHECKING AND INFLATING TIRES
• If the tire inflation pressure is low, it will affect truck stability. However, do not inflate the tires immedi-
ately. The inflation pressure may have gone down because of damage to the rim. If the rim is dam-
aged or cracked and the tires are inflated, there is danger that the rim will break when the tire is under
high pressure, and this may cause personal injury or death.For safety, when checking tire pressure,
place your body in front of the tread face of the tire. Do not check from the side face of the tire.
• Suitable qualifications are needed for tire inflation work.
Always have the work carried out by properly qualified
personnel.
• The tire inflation pressure on a forklift truck is several
times higher than the pressure on an automobile. When
the tires are being inflated, there is danger that dirt or
dust may be thrown up by the compressed air and enter
your eyes, so always wear safety glasses.
10-16AX50/BX50 Series
GENERAL AND SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY ITEMS FOR MAINTENANCE
HANDLING TIRES
Disassembly and assembly of tires should be carried out by tire dealer.
The tire inflation pressure is extremely high, so caution is needed when handling tires.
• The wheel is fitted with mounting nuts. It also has rim nuts and bolts used to join the rim halves. When
removing the tire from the lift truck, do not loosen the rim nuts and bolts. The tire is under high pres-
sure, and there is a significant risk that the rim nuts and bolts may fly off. Relief tire inflation pressure
before removing.
• When the tires have been replaced, carry out a test drive and check again for any loose mounting
nuts. If the tightening torque is low, tighten to the specified torque.
JACKING UP LIFT TRUCK (when checking or replacing tires)
• Do not go under the forklift truck when it is jacked up.
• Check the following before jacking up the lift truck.
1) Check that there is no one on the lift truck.
2) Check that there is no load on the forks.
• When jacking up, stop when the tires come off the
ground surface. Put blocks under both sides of the
frame to prevent the lift truck from coming down.
• Put blocks under any tires contacting the ground
to prevent the lift truck from moving.
LIFTING LIFT TRUCK (when checking tires)
• Lift truck slinging work should be carried out by a
qualified person who has completed a course in
correct lifting methods.
• Fit wire ropes to the specified lifting points.
• When lifting the lift truck, check that the wire ropes
have ample strength and are not damaged.
• Block the tires contacting the ground to prevent
the lift truck from moving.
• Insert blocks to prevent the truck from coming
down.
• Do not go under the lift truck during the lifting
operation.
• If the specified lifting point is the counterweight,
check that the counterweight mounting bolts are
tightened to the specified torque before carrying
out the lifting operation. check also that there is no
damage to the lifting portion on the counterweight.
AX50/BX50 Series10-17
SAFETY ITEMS FOR MAINTENANCE
BATTERY HAZARD PREVENTION
• Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid and can quickly burn the skin and eat holes in clothing. If you
spill electrolyte on yourself, immediately flush the area with a large quantity of water.
• Battery electrolyte can cause blindness if splashed into the eyes. If electrolyte gets into your eyes,
flush them immediately with large quantities of water and consult a doctor at once.
• If you accidentally drink electrolyte, drink a large quantity of water, or milk mixed with beaten eggwhite
or vegetable oil. Call a doctor or poison prevention center immediately.
• When working with batteries, ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles.
• Batteries generate hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is highly EXPLOSIVE, and is easily ignited with a
small spark or flame. Do not smoke or create any spark near the battery.
• Before working with batteries, stop the engine and turn the starting switch to the OFF position.
• When removing the battery, remove the cable from
the negative terminal first. When installing the
battery, install the cable to the positive terminal
first.
• Avoid short–circuiting the battery terminals through
accidental contact with tools or other metal objects
across the terminals.Tighten the battery terminals
securely. Loose terminals can generate sparks and
lead to an explosion.
• When removing or installing the battery, confirm
which is the positive terminal and negative ter-
minal. Be careful not to connect the cables to the
opposite terminals.
• Tighten the battery caps securely.
• When cleaning the battery, leave the battery caps
tightened.
GENERAL AND SPECIFICATIONS
DO NOT PUT METAL OBJECTS ON TOP OF BATTERY
• Never place any metal objects on top of the battery. There is danger that they will cause a short circuit
and start a fire.
10-18AX50/BX50 Series
GENERAL AND SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY ITEMS FOR MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS WHEN CHARGING
When the battery is charged, hydrogen gas is generated and the battery is heated by the chemical
change. To prevent the danger of gas explosion, always do as follows.
• Carry out the charging operation in a well–ventilated place.
• Do not smoke or allow any flame.
• Start the charging operation when the temperature of the battery electrolyte is below 35
°C (95). (If
the temperature goes above 50°C (122°F) during the charging operation, wait for it to go down below
35°C (95°F) before starting charging operation again.)
• When using a battery charger to charge the battery, take the battery caps off.
STARTING WITH BOOSTER CABLES
• ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles when starting the lift truck with booster cables.
• When starting using the battery of another lift truck, do not allow the two lift trucks to touch. For details
of the order of operations when using a booster cable.
• Stop the engine before connecting the cables.
• e extremely careful not to let the cables get caught in the fan or fan belt.
• Connect the batteries in parallel: positive to positive and negative to negative. Never connect positive
to negative.
DO NOT PUSH START
• Do not push the lift truck to start the engine. There is danger that the lift truck may suddenly start and
operate unexpectedly.
HANDLING BRAKE FLUID
It is dangerous if the brakes do not work because in this condition, the lift truck cannot be stopped.
Always do the following.
• Check the level of the brake fluid periodically.
• Always use the specified brake fluid.
• Check that the breather of the brake fluid reserve tank is not clogged.
• Be careful not to let dirt or dust get into the brake fluid reserve tank.
AX50/BX50 Series10-19
SAFETY ITEMS FOR MAINTENANCE
HANDLING ANTIFREEZE
• Antifreeze can be a flammable. Keep away from flame when handling.
• Antifreeze is poisonous, so do not drink it. If you drink it by mistake, drink large amounts of water,
vomit it out, and get medical attention immediately. Follow safety precautions on container.
WASTE M ATERIALS
• Obey appropriate laws and regulations when disposing
of harmful objects such as oil, fuel, solvent, filters, and
batteries.
GENERAL AND SPECIFICATIONS
10-20AX50/BX50 Series
GENERAL AND SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR BOLTS
STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR BOLTS
For unspecified bolts and nuts, use the torques specified
in this list.
Select a proper torque corresponding to the width across
flats (b) of bolts and nuts.
When replacing bolts and nuts, always use genuine
Komatsu Forklift parts the same size as the previous
ones.
More than 32.5 for 2-ton trucks,
more than 36 for 2.5 ton trucks,
more than 39.5 for 3-ton trucks
Less than 330 for 2 - 2.5 ton trucks,
less than 550 for 3-ton trucks
18 {185}18 {185}18 {185}
}
FD20H/25H/
30H/35A
147 – 196
{15 – 20}
(*1)
176 – 196
{18 – 20}
FD20N/25N/
30N
147 – 196
{15 – 20}
(*1)
176 – 196
{18 – 20}
Notes
*1: Apply 245 – 294 N (25 – 30 kgf) for FD35A and forklift trucks equipped with power brake.
AX50/BX50 Series
20-9
GASOLINE ENGINE
GASOLINE ENGINE
WARNING
Before starting maintenance of the engine, stop the
engine and wait until cooling down completely.
1.CHANGE OF ENGINE OIL
1)Removing the drain plug, drain the oil and
tighten the plug again after draining.
2)Fill the engine oil up to the specified level.
3)Check the engine oil level with the oil level
gauge.
Refill Engine Oil Level
K15 Engine3.8
K21 Engine3.8
K25 Engine3.8
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
2.REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OIL FILTER
1)Remove the cartridge with the filter wrench.
2)Clean the filter mounting up and apply the
engine oil to the thread as well as the seal of
the new cartridge before installation.
IMPORTANT
After installing the cartridge, start the engine and
check to make sure that there is no oil leakage from
the filter mounting surface.
20-10AX50/BX50 Series
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
3.REPLACEMENT OF FUEL FILTER
1)Loosen the nut to remove the cover and take
the filter out.
2)Clean the dirt at the bottom and drain the
water.
3)Replace with a new filter.
IMPORTANT
•If any damage is found on the gasket of the cover,
replace it with a new one.
•After replacement, check the hose fitting area for no
fuel leakage.
4.INSPECTION OF SPAK PLUG
1)Remove the spark plug with the special plug
wrench.
2)Clean the carbon up stuck on the plug head
and the surroundings.
3)Measure the plug gap A as shown on the illustration on the right with the plug gap gauge.
Plug gap A: 0.7 to 0.8 mm
Good
No good
No good
GASOLINE ENGINE
Maker and Model Name of Spark Plug
NGKFR2A-D
AX50/BX50 Series
20-11
DIESEL ENGINE
DIESEL ENGINE
4D92E, 4D94E and 4D98E ENGINE
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
1.CHANGE OF ENGINE OIL
1)Drain the engine oil removing the drain plug
and tighten it again.
2)Remove the oil level gauge.
3)Refill the engine oil up to the specified level. Be
careful not to let it overflow.
4)Check the oil level with the engine oil level
gauge.
Refill Engine Oil Level
4D92E Engine7.5
4D94LE Engine7.5
4D98E Engine7.5
2.REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OIL FILTER
1)Remove the cartridge with the filter wrench.
2)Clean the filter mounting and apply the engine
oil on the thread as well as the seal of the new
cartridge before installation.
After installation of the cartridge, start the engine
and check the filter-mounting surface for no oil leakage.
20-12AX50/BX50 Series
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
3.DRAINING OF WATER FROM FUEL FILTER
1)Loosen the combination sensor plug (1) and
drain the water as well as sediment accumulated at the bottom.
IMPORTANT
•Prepare a container to catch the drained water
possibly mixed with the fuel.
•Always make sure to wipe up spilled fuel if any.
4.REPLACEMENT OF FUEL FILTER
1)Remove the combination sensor plug (4) at the
bottom of the cartridge.
2)Remove the cartridge (3) with the filter wrench.
3)Install the combination sensor plug to the new
cartridge (3).
4)Fill the new cartridge with the fuel and apply
the thin layer of engine oil before installation.
5)Loosen the plug (2) and pump the knob (1) up
and down until no more bubbles come out with
the fuel.
6)Tighten the plug (2).
DIESEL ENGINE
As for draining the water from the fuel filter and
bleeding the air after replacement of the cartridge,
the fuel may come out mixed with draining water
and bleeding air. Always make sure to prepare the
container for receiving those matters and wipe up
spilled fuel if any, because it may be in danger to
cause fire if fuel sticks here and there.
AX50/BX50 Series
20-13
AIR CLEANER
AIR CLEANER (1.0 – 1.75 TON)
WARNING
• Neither cleaning of the air cleaner nor replacement
of the element is allowed while the engine is in
motion.
• Always put the safety glasses on to protect your
eyes when using the compressed air for cleaning
the element up.
IMPORTANT
•If any grease or carbon is found stuck on the ele-
ment, clean it up with a special cleaner according
to the instruction for the air cleaner.
•In case of sever working conditions or environ-
ments, clean or replace the element earlier than
regular maintenance.
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
Element
[Single Element Type]
CLEANING OF ELEMENT
1.Remove the element and blow the dry compressed
air ( 0.69 MPa {7 kgf/cm
the element for cleaning the whole element.
2.Put the cleaned element back to the air cleaner.
2
}) from inside to outside of
INSPECTION
Visually check the element for damage.
REPLACEMENT OF ELEMENT
1.Remove the element from the air cleaner.
2.Cover the air connector with clean cloth or tape.
3.Clean the interior of the air cleaner and remove the
cover from the air cleaner.
4.Put a new element into the air cleaner.
20-14AX50/BX50 Series
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
AIR CLEANER (2 TON)
WARNING
• Neither cleaning of the air cleaner nor replacement
of the element is allowed while the engine is in
motion.
• Always put the safety glasses on to protect your
eyes when using the compressed air for cleaning
the element up.
IMPORTANT
•If any grease or carbon is found stuck on the ele-
ment, clean it up with a special cleaner according
to the instruction for the air cleaner.
•Never remove the inner element.
[FD20 (H) – FD30 (H)]
•In case of sever working conditions or environ-
ments, clean or replace the element earlier than
regular maintenance.
AIR CLEANER
Element
[Single Element Type]
Element
CLEANING OF ELEMENT
1.Remove the element and blow the dry compressed
air ( 0.69 MPa {7 kgf/cm
the element for cleaning the whole element.
2.Put the cleaned element back to the air cleaner.
2
}) from inside to outside of
INSPECTION
Visually check the element for damage.
REPLACEMENT OF ELEMENT
1.Remove the element from the air cleaner.
2.Remove the inner element.
3.Cover the air connector with clean cloth or tape.
4.Clean the interior of the air cleaner and remove the
cover from the air cleaner.
5.Put a new element into the air cleaner.
Inner Element
[Double Element Type]
AX50/BX50 Series
20-15
ADJUSTMENT OF IGNITION TIMING
ADJUSTMENT OF IGNITION TIMING
GASOLINE ENGINE
1.Connect the timing advance tester (1) as shown in
the diagram on the right.
2.Turn the power switch on and adjust the timing position of the advance adjustment knob (2).
3.Start the engine and run at the specified idling
speed.
4.Glow the timing light (3) and check to make sure that
the indicator and the timing mark stamped on the
crankshaft pulley and flywheel are correctly aligned.
5.If the timing is wrong, turn the distributor (4) to the
right or the left for further adjustment.
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
6.Check that ignition timing advances quickly when
the engine is revved up.
20-16AX50/BX50 Series
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
ADJUSTMENT OF FUEL INJECTION TIMING
ADJUSTMENT OF FUEL INJECTION TIMING
DIESEL ENGINE (4D92E, 4D94LE and 4D98E)
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF FUEL
INJECTION TIMING MARK
WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING
1.Match the injection pump with the A mark.
2.Match the top mark B with the ATDC 5 degrees.
3.Make sure that the plunger lift is in 1 mm.
4.If the plunger lift is not in 1 mm, adjust the angle of
the injection pump mounting.
INSPECTION
Implement the above mentioned items 2, 3 and 4 for
inspection.
AX50/BX50 Series
20-17
MEASUREMENT OF COMPRESSION
MEASUREMENT OF COMPRESSION
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
1.Warm up the engine to get the coolant temperature
at 75 – 85 °C.
2.Stop the engine and remove all the spark plugs on
gasoline engines or the nozzle holders on diesel
engines as well as the air cleaner.
3.Disconnect the coil cord from the ignition coil on the
gasoline engine. Set the fuel control lever to the
non-injection position or disconnect the wiring of the
fuel cut solenoid on diesel engines.
4.Fix the adaptor to the nozzle holder mounting of the
cylinder that is to be checked and tighten to the
specified torque on diesel engines.
5.Install the compression gauge to the cylinder to be
checked.
6.For pneumatic governor, floor the accelerator pedal
and crank the engine with the starter motor to get
the maximum reading of the gauge.
Take a measurement more than twice on each
engine to avoid measurement errors and average the values.
Discharge battery may not give sufficient revolutions. Use fully charged battery.
Gasoline Engine
Diesel Engine
CAUSES FOR INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION
1.Poor adjustment of valve clearance
2.Pressure leakage from valve seat
3.Seize of valve stems
4.Defective or broken valve spring
5.Pressure leakage from cylinder head gasket
6.Sticking or breakage of piston rings
7.Wear of piston rings or cylinders
20-18AX50/BX50 Series
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
ADJUSTMENT OF VALVE CLEARANCE
1.Remove the cylinder head cover.
2.Turn the crankshaft to match the top mark A of the
crank pulley (1) and the pointer (2). Check to make
sure that the compression upper dead center is
attained with the No.1 cylinder and the No.4 cylinder.
Upper dead center of the piston can be
checked under the state that both of intake and
exhaust valves are closed, which means the
cylinder that both the locker arms are being in
free state is at the compression upper dead
center.
ADJUSTMENT OF VALVE CLEARANCE
3.Adjust the clearance beginning with the cylinder at
the compression upper dead center.
When the No.1 cylinder is at the compression
top dead center, adjust the valves marked with
for clearance listed on the table and give a
turn to the crankshaft in the positive direction.
Then, adjust the remaining valves marked with
for clearance.
When the No.4 cylinder is at the compression
top dead center, adjust the valves marked with
for clearance and give a turn to the crankshaft in the positive direction. Then, adjust the
remaining valves marked with for clearance.
4.Loosen the locknut (3) of the adjusting screw (4) and
insert the specified thickness gauge between the
valve stem (6) and the locker arm (5) to allow the
gauge to move smoothly and adjust the gap. Then,
tighten the locknut to fix the adjustment screw.
Engine with ignition sequence of 1-2-4-3
1Cylinder No.234
Exhaust
valve
Intake
valve
Engine with ignition sequence of 1-3-4-2
1Cylinder No.234
Exhaust
valve
Intake
valve
AX50/BX50 Series
20-19
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF CYLINDER HEAD MOUNTING BOLTS
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF CYLINDER HEAD MOUNTING BOLTS
K15/K21/K25 ENGINE
1.Put the steel plate side of the cylinder head gasket
on the cylinder block side. Then, set it on top of the
cylinder block.
2.Set the cylinder head in position, apply the engine
oil to the cylinder bolts. Then, tighten in the order
shown in the diagram on the right ( through ) to
the specified tightening torque as follows:
Cylinder Head Bolt:
1)29.4 Nm {3.0 kgm}
2)78.5 Nm {8.0 kgm}
3)0 Nm {0 kgm} Loosen
4)29.4 Nm {3.0 kgm}
5)73.5 – 83.4 Nm {7.5 – 8.5 kgm}
Tighten temporarily
Tighten
again
4D92E, 4D94LE and 4D98E ENGINE
1.Apply the engine oil to the cylinder head mounting
bolts coating evenly by hand.
2.Tighten twice in the order in the diagram on the right
( through ) as follows:
Cylinder Head Bolt:
Fist Time:58.8 Nm {6 kgm}
Second Time:117.6 Nm {12 kgm}
20-20AX50/BX50 Series
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
REPLACEMENT OF CLUTCH DISC
REMOVAL OF CLUTCH DISC
1.Open the clutch case cover.
2.Fix the pressure plate with the pressure plate
mounting bolt.
Fixing Bolt:
Part Name01010-51065
SizeM10
Pitch × Length1.5 × 65
3.Slide the snap ring (1) and remove the pin (2).
REPLACEMENT OF CLUTCH DISC
2
4.Push the shaft toward the transmission.
5.Remove the pressure plate mounting bolt (3) and
slide the pressure plate. Then, remove the clutch
disc.
Be careful not to damage the spring when sliding the pressure plate.
1
P
P
AX50/BX50 Series
20-21
REPLACEMENT OF CLUTCH DISC
INSTALLATION OF CLUTCH DISC
1.Install the clutch disc.
Put the flat side of the clutch disc to face
toward the flywheel when assembling.
Apply the thin layer of grease paste to the
spline (a).
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
Flywheel side
a
Q
Q
2.Return the shaft to the flywheel side and push it into
the flywheel through the spline of the clutch disc.
3.Tighten the pressure plate fixing-bolt (3).
27 – 34 Nm {2.8 – 3.5 kgm}
4.Fix the pin (2) with the snap ring.
If any damage is found at the snap ring,
replace it with a new one.
5.Remove the pressure plate fixing-bolt.
6.Install the clutch case cover.
3
2
1
20-22AX50/BX50 Series
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
TORQFLOW TRANSMISSION CASE
WARNING
The temperature of the oil is very high immediately
after stop operation of the truck. Be sure to start
inspection after cooling down completely
INSPECTION OF OIL LEVEL
1.Open the floor plate to check the oil level with the oil
level gauge.
2.Refill the oil if necessary.
TORQFLOW TRANSMISSION CASE
Air breather
for transmission
Oil level gauge
Line filter
REPLACEMENR OF OIL, INSPECTION AND
CLEANING OF STRAINER
1.Remove the drain plug to drain the oil. Tighten the
drain plug after draining.
2.Remove the mounting bolt to take out the strainer for
cleaning with flushing oil.
3.After cleaning, blow dry compressed air from inside
to outside of the strainer and install when completely
dry.
If any damage or clogs is found on the strainer,
replace it with a new one.
4.Refill the oil as specified.
5.Check the oil level after refilling.
Replacement Oil Level:
First Speed
(F1/R1) Model
IMPORTANT
Be sure to always use the Komatsu genuine oil
"FED10-CD" for the engine oil.
9.5 liters including torque
converter
REPLACEMENT OF LINE FILTER
1.Turn the line filter counterclockwise for removal.
2.Install a new line filter. When installing, check to
make sure that the seal of the line filter touched the
case fitting face and then tighten it by another threequarter turning.
Air breather for transmission
Strainer
Drain plug
Air breather
for differential
AX50/BX50 Series
20-23
DIFFERENTIAL CASE
DIFFERENTIAL CASE
WARNING
The temperature of the oil is very high immediately
after stop operation of the truck. Be sure to start
inspection after it is cooled down completely
INSPECTION OF OIL LEVEL
1.Remove the oil level check plug to check that the oil
is nearly up to the lower level of the plug-hole. Refill
the oil, if necessary.
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
REPLACEMENR OF OIL
1.Remove the oil filler plug and drain the oil through
the drain plug.
2.After draining, tighten the drain plug and refill the oil
as specified.
3.Check the oil level after refilling.
Replacement Oil Level:
1.0 – 1.75
ton
2.0 – 3.0
ton
IMPORTANT
Be sure to always use the Komatsu genuine oil
"FG090" for the gear oil.
IMPORTANT
The same oil is being used at the differential case and
the transmission case for the clutch model, while the
specifications of the oil being used at those devices
differs for the TORQFLOW type.
Therefore, the TORQFLOW type requires inspection and
replacement of the TORQFLOW transmission case in
addition to those of the differential case.
10 liters for clutch model and 6 liters
for the TORQFLOW type.
12.5 liters for clutch model and 7
liters for the TORQFLOW type.
Oil level check and
Drain plug
oil filling combination plug
20-24AX50/BX50 Series
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
HYDRAULIC TANK
HYDRAULIC TANK
REPLACEMENT OF HYDRALIC OIL
REPLACEMENT OF LINE FILTER
CLEANING OF STRAINER
CLEANING OF INSIDE HYDRAULIC TANK
WARNING
The temperature of the oil is very high immediately
after stop operation of the truck. Be sure to start
inspection after cooling down completely.
1.Remove the drain plug located at the bottom of the
hydraulic tank for draining. Then, uncover the
hydraulic tank and remove the strainer. Clean the
strainer up with flushing oil.
2.After cleaning inside hydraulic tank, install the drain
plug.
3.After cleaning the strainer, blow dry compressed air
from inside to outside of the strainer until it is completely dry.
Breather
Cover
Strainer
Line filter
Drain plug
4.Remove the line filter and replace it with a new one.
Then, install the tank cover.
5.Refill the hydraulic oil through the breather hole.
Check the oil level with the oil level gauge.
Replacement Oil Level:
1.0 –
1.75 ton
2.0 – 3.0
ton
6.Start the engine and operate the mast with lifting
and tilting until stroke-end for several times so as to
bleed the air.
IMPORTANT
Always be sure to use the Komatsu genuine hydrau-
lic oil.
52 for the standard models and
34 for the compact models.
34
AX50/BX50 Series
20-25
h
MEASUREMENT OF HYDRAULIC DRIFT OF LIFT AND TILT CYLINDERS
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
MEASUREMENT OF HYDRAULIC DRIFT OF LIFT AND TILT CYLINDERS
PRECAUTIONS
1.Never allow anyone to stand or pass under the raised forks or the load.
2.Keep your hands and legs away form the lifting mechanism including the mast stay or the dashboard area, which will
keep your hands and legs safe from harm or injury caught in the mast. Always prepare a ladder or a stand that is
strong enough to use for your inspection.
3.Check to make sure that the hydraulic oil level is normal, not dirty and not mixed with any other kind of oil.
4.Park the truck on an even surface. The measurement must be carried out in front of a loading platform strong enough
to support the truck even if it should tip over to the front.
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
1.Hold the forklift truck at 500 mm in front of the plat-
form.
2.Repeat lifting and tilting to set the hydraulic oil temperature to 50 °C.
1: Keep mast uprig
3.Set the rated load on the forks and secure it to the
fork carriage with wire.
4.Lift the forks about 1, 500 mm and keep the mast
upright.
[Hydraulic Drift of Lift Cylinder]
5.Wait for 3 minutes and place a ruler against the pis-
ton rod of the lift cylinder. Then, make a mark "A" on
it.
6.Measure the hydraulic drift over the next 15 minutes.
Hydraulic
Drift of Lift
Cylinder For
15 Minutes
[Hydraulic Drift of Tilt Cylinder]
7.Wait for 3 minutes and place a ruler against the pis-
ton rod of the tilt cylinder. Then, make a mark "B" on
it.
8.Measure the hydraulic drift over the next 15 minutes
Hydraulic Drift of Tilt
Cylinder For 15 Minutes
1.0 – 1.75 ton: within 75 mm
2.0 – 3.0 ton: within 50 mm
within 45 mm
H
Approx.
1,500 mm
A
Ruler
B
Ruler
2: Lift cylinder
3: Tilt cylinder
20-26AX50/BX50 Series
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
ADJUSTMENT OF CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL
ADJUSTMENT OF CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL (CLUTCH MODEL)
Stop lamp switch
2
c
Clutch pedal
Brake pedal
153 mm
1.PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL (CLUTCH MODEL)
1)Brake pedal stroke
1 – 1.8 ton51 ±10 mm
2 – 3 ton65 ±10 mm
If the brake pedal stroke is more than the standard, check the brake shoe for wear.
2)Adjust the height of the brake pedal with the stopper bolt (1) to make it approximately 137 mm from the floor
plate.
3)Adjust the height of the clutch pedal with the stopper bolt (2) to make it approximately 153 mm from the floor
plate.
1
137 mm
2.PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STOP LAMP SWITCH
Set the measurement "C" at the range of 0.5 mm through 1.5 mm after adjustment of the brake pedal height.
AX50/BX50 Series
20-27
ADJUSTMENT OF INCHING AND BRAKE PEDAL
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
ADJUSTMENT OF INCHING AND BRAKE PEDAL (TORQFLOW MODEL)
Stop lamp switch
2
3
c
159 mm
1
Inching pedal
Brake pedal
137 mm
1.PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF INCHING AND BRAKE PEDAL (TORQFLOWMODEL)
1)Brake pedal stroke
1 – 1.8 ton51 ±10 mm
2 – 3 ton65 ±10 mm
If the brake pedal stroke is more than the standard, check the brake shoe for wear.
2)Adjust the height of the brake pedal with the stopper bolt (1) to make it approximately 137 mm from the floor
plate.
3)Adjust the height of the inching pedal with the stopper bolt (2) to make it approximately 159 mm from the floor
plate.
4) Adjust the bolt (3) so that it can gear with the brake pedal with the inching pedal stroke in the range of 55 mm
through 61 mm accordingly.
2.PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTNENT OF STOP LAMP AWITCH
Set the measurement "C" in the range of 0.5 mm through 1.5 mm after adjustment of the brake pedal height.
20-28AX50/BX50 Series
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
ADJUSTMENT OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL
K15/K21/K25 ENGINE MODEL
ADJUSTMENT OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF ACCELERATOR
PEDAL
1.Set the stopper bolt (1) temporarily with the height of
65 mm.
2.After assembling the cable, adjust the outer casing
mount of the cable to allow the pedal play of 2 to 3
mm.
3.Adjust the height of stopper bolt (1) again to allow
the engine full throttle when flooring the accelerator
pedal.
AX50/BX50 Series
20-29
ADJUSTMENT OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL
4D92E/4D94LE/4D98E ENGINE MODEL
1
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF ACCELERATOR
PEDAL
1.Set the stopper bolt (1) temporarily with the height of
65 mm.
2.After assembling the cable, adjust the outer casing
mount of the cable to allow the pedal play between 2
to 3 mm.
3.Adjust the height of stopper bolt (1) again to allow
the engine full throttle when flooring the accelerator
pedal.
20-30AX50/BX50 Series
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
ADJUSTMENT OF PARKING BRAKE LEVER
ADJUSTMENT OF PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Before starting adjustment, check to make sure
that all of both front and rear wheels of the forklift
truck has locked with stoppers respectively
1.Release the parking brake by pushing the parking
brake lever (2) forward to the release position (B)
while pressing the push button (1).
2.Turn the adjustment bolt (3) and adjust the lever
control force at the initial extension of the cable to be
set as follows:
•For standard brake147 – 196N {15 – 20 kgf}
•For power brake: 245 – 294N {25 – 30 kgf}
B
3
1
A
2
AX50/BX50 Series
20-31
WHEEL BRAKE
WHEEL BRAKE
PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF BRAKE SHOE
CLEARANCE
1.Release the parking brake while floating the wheels
up above the ground.
2.Remove the rubber cap.
3.Turn the gear (1) in the direction (A) or toward the
brake shoes repeatedly with a screwdriver until the
brake shoes should touch the brake drum. Turning
of every notch makes sound of clicks.
IMPORTANT:
Turn the wheels by hands to feel braking a little bit.
4.Prepare two screwdrivers. The first screwdriver
should be used for mildly pushing the lever (2) and
have it miss each gear notch. Be careful not to push
strongly. The second one should be used for turning
the gear (1) toward the direction (B) counting by
twenty-one (21) notches while the fist one is still on
duty. It counts 30 notches for one turning of the
gear.
IMPORTANT:
Since no clicks are made available here, count the
number of notches watching through the hole of the
rubber cap (3) for carrying out the adjustment.
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
5.Install the rubber cap (3).
6.Turn the wheels by hands and check to make sure
that there is no brake dragging.
IMPORTANT:
The clearance between the brake shoe and brake
drum can be adjusted approximately to 0.55 mm
(clearance of diameter) with this adjustment.
20-32AX50/BX50 Series
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
BLEEDING AIR
BRAKE PIPING
WARNING
• Before starting bleeding air, adjust the brake shoe
clearance to the specified 0.40 to 0.56 mm (diameter of the space).
• From time to time, refill the brake fluid to prevent
the brake fluid in the reserve tank from empty for
carrying out air bleeding. You should carry out the
inspection again just from the beginning because
air could be mixed in once the tank becomes
empty.
1.Remove the cap from the air bleed plug (1) of the
brake wheel cylinder. Install one end of a plastic
hose for air bleeding to the plug and put the other
end of the hose in a container of the brake fluid.
The color of the plastic hose should be transparent as much as possible.
BLEEDING AIR
2.If inspector is only one, connect a string or a wire to
the upper arm of brake pedal (2) and let the other
end of string or wire loose free in approximately
300 mm through the space between the frame (3)
and the dashboard (4).
3.Slowly pull out the string or the wire connected
with the brake pedal (2) arm from the front of the
forklift so as to compress the air inside the brake
piping and hold it as is.
If inspector is more than two, one inspector
should press the brake pedal.
4.Loosen the air bleed plug (1) of the brake wheel cyl-
inder approximately 3/4 turns to the left and depress
the brake pedal to bleed the air in the piping along
with the brake fluid. Then, tighten the bleed plug (1)
while bleeding the brake fluid.
In this stage, keep pulling the string or the wire
for a while.
2
2
5.After tightening the bleed plug, release the brake
pedal.
AX50/BX50 Series
20-33
BLEEDING AIR
6.Repeat the step 3, 4, and 5 of the above until no
more bubbles come out from the hose.
7.After completing one side of brake adjustment, carry
out the other side of adjustment with the same
steps.
8.Then, repeat the air bleeding of the brake and check
again to make sure that no more air left in the brake
piping.
9.Depress the brake pedal to check it for normal
response. Then, depress the brake pedal with
depressing force of 196 N or 20 kgf to measure the
pedal stroke (a). Check to make sure that the pedal
stroke (a) is within 55 mm to 75 mm when depressing the pedal.
Pedal Stroke:
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
b
a
Pedal stroke (a)
when depressed
Play:
Play (b)0 – 4 mm
10. Remove the hose from the air bleed plug (1).
Tighten again the both side of the air bleed plug and
install the cap.
Air bleed plug: 5.9 – 8.8 Nm {0.6 – 0.9 kgm}
11. Refill the brake fluid up to the MAX line (C) on the
reserve tank (5) of upper master cylinder, which
shows the specified fluid level.
12. Remove the string or the wire connected with the
brake pedal arm.
1 – 1.8 ton41 – 61 mm
2 – 3 ton55 – 75 mm
20-34AX50/BX50 Series
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
CLUTCH PIPING
1.Remove the cap from the air bleed plug. Then, fit
one end of the plastic hose to the plug and put the
other end of the hose in a container of the brake
fluid.
2.Loosen the air bleed plug approximately 3/4 turns
and depress the brake pedal.
3.Tighten the air bleed plug. Then, release the brake
pedal.
BLEEDING AIR
Release cylinderAir bleed plug
4.Repeat the step 2 and 3 until no more bubbles come
out from the hose.
5.When all the air has been completely removed,
tighten the plug and install the cap.
LIFT CYLINDER
1.Start the engine and run it at low idling.
2.Lift up and down the mast.
Try to stop lifting at about 100 mm before
reaching to the maximum lifting and lowering
height.
3.Repeat the step 2 of the above four to five times.
4.Lift up and down the mast to the maximum lifting
and lowering height.
5.Repeat the step 4 of the above four to five times.
FUEL PIPING (Diesel Engine Forklift Truck)
1.Loosen the plug (1) and move the knob (2) up and
down until no more bubbles come out with the fluid.
Clutch lever
2.Tighten the plug (1) after completely bleeding the
air.