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SOLVED: It was the brake shoe, removing it allowed us to drive forward and drive off the trailer.

The forklift reverses fine, but the wheels lock up when trying to move forward. Not sure what's wrong, have a few ideas, just looking for some more insight before moving forward.
  • Posted 10 Apr 2017 02:50
  • Modified 11 Apr 2017 06:57 by poster
  • By bob_o
  • joined 10 Apr'17 - 3 messages
  • Indiana, United States

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