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Forward/reverse issue

Hello all!

I just picked up an old propane c500 fork lift.
The engine runs fine but with the accelerator to the floor it just barely creeps along in low range. From what I understand is has the hydratork transmission.

I'm an automotive tech, but this system is kind of foreign to me.
Any thoughts?

Thank you!
  • Posted 17 Apr 2018 13:21
  • By BrokenAxle
  • joined 17 Apr'18 - 2 messages
  • Alberta, Canada
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Thanks guys. I'll check those out and report back!
  • Posted 18 Apr 2018 01:29
  • By BrokenAxle
  • joined 17 Apr'18 - 2 messages
  • Alberta, Canada
There is a dip stick on the drive axle. This is for the transmission. Check the fluid level with the truck idling. It uses Dexron trans fluid.
  • Posted 17 Apr 2018 22:55
  • By BREWSKI
  • joined 10 Jan'12 - 1,699 messages
  • Nebraska, United States
Follow the brake line that goes to the transmission. It leads to a valve that releases the trans pressure. It is activated by what looks like a wheel cylinder. It has springs in there that that break and won't let the valve close.
  • Posted 17 Apr 2018 19:57
  • By mrfixit
  • joined 11 Dec'08 - 1,434 messages
  • New York, United States

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