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not engaging forward drive sometimes only

Morning, we have a forklift that is not forward engaging sometimes, we have check all fluid levels are OK.
I am worried this will get worst with time, the forklift is not used a great deal maybe 5 hours a week.
Any suggestions where else to check.
regards,
Mark J
  • Posted 17 Mar 2015 10:33
  • By mark_j
  • joined 17 Mar'15 - 1 message
  • Queensland, Australia
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I also have this model:42-4FG15, a 1985 year model. won't move forward or reverse. transmission fluid level OK. The fwd/reverse lever mechanically activates a lever on top of the transmission. does not appear that this model has electrical solenoid valves that operate fwd/rev function. All the mechanical linkage in intact. Suggestions?
  • Posted 11 May 2023 02:01
  • By Ralph_Bookout
  • joined 11 May'23 - 1 message
  • California, United States
Ralph Bookout, Visalia, CA

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