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Forklift jerks when plugging

My forklift jerks when plugging. I changed the contactors and all of my wires going to the motor are tight. Cannot figure it out.
  • Posted 13 Apr 2016 22:25
  • By jonathan_y
  • joined 13 Apr'16 - 1 message
  • North Carolina, United States
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sounds like a Rec 1. Can you check the codes? Also check the diodes since they are very simple to test.
  • Posted 5 Oct 2016 15:20
  • By stangracer3
  • joined 5 Oct'16 - 5 messages
  • Texas, United States
Check your 4 and 4b Rec's. Also check your duel motor contactor.
  • Posted 14 Apr 2016 00:04
  • By chevotaman
  • joined 28 Feb'14 - 112 messages
  • Texas, United States
It's all just nuts n' bolts.

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