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Make a Mishawaka Noise

Yeah I got this fleet of Electric Pallet Jacks and sometimes they make a Mishawaka noise. I think it's the throttle cable that makes the misha noise and then the wheels get chalked so when we're driving down the lane all I hear is Mishawaka Mishawaka bang bang..
  • Posted 10 Jan 2022 03:22
  • By Brandon_Ross
  • joined 24 Dec'21 - 2 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Brandon M. Ross
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Flat spotted load and or caster wheels, probably have a pile of plastic and banding strap wrapped around drive axle. Full Monty, loads , casters, and. Drive tire.....to a smooth ride
  • Posted 1 Mar 2022 16:20
  • By Ratm
  • joined 21 Jun'19 - 17 messages
  • Florida, United States
Stoney
Check your load wheels and caster wheels for flat spots. Just a very small flat spot will rattle your teeth at full speed!
  • Posted 20 Jan 2022 13:34
  • By 1CrownTech
  • joined 23 Jul'21 - 117 messages
  • Washington, United States
I read your post as for throttle cable truck does not have it is driven with electric pot in handle so can't make noise sounds like front load wheels going bad or bearings also could have floor that needs attention hopes this helps to
  • Posted 16 Jan 2022 06:56
  • By Scott_
  • joined 16 May'21 - 313 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Scott
Throttle cable ?? Chalked ?? Not pickin up what you're puttin down.. gonna have to elaborate
  • Posted 11 Jan 2022 01:56
  • By Triggs
  • joined 26 Sep'18 - 145 messages
  • California, United States

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