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hyster H40XMS year?

How can I find the year of a Hyster forklift? I need to order some parts for it. it is a model H40XMS. It is a 4 cyl. propane. Thanks
  • Posted 24 Jan 2008 17:44
  • Discussion started by racer
  • Illinois, United States
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I was wondering if it could have just been that the propane was very cold. The bottle was outside in 10 degree temp. After the tank warmed up, it runs perfect now. Do propane motors run rough when it is very cold?
  • Posted 1 Feb 2008 17:11
  • Reply by racer
  • Illinois, United States
Autolites rock thank god that all my company stocks
  • Posted 1 Feb 2008 12:00
  • Reply by proshadetree
  • Tennessee, United States
The Mazdas love to eat rotors as well.
A bad denso plug will kill the rotor in ~1hr, I have had no rotor failures since switching to Autolites...
  • Posted 1 Feb 2008 07:35
  • Reply by mike_n
  • Alberta, Canada
Backfire how tailpipe or intake.Tail pipe could be timimg,So could intake.Intake could also be a lean condition.Plugs have also been known to cause this.A good tune up will help if you can find one to trade on.If someone thinks its broke then they will want more boot.Outside lifts tend to bring more as they can be used inside or out solid tire lifts tend to only wat to run on hard a surface.
  • Posted 26 Jan 2008 11:59
  • Reply by proshadetree
  • Tennessee, United States
Thanks for the info, the last letter is a V, which should be a 1998. Also on the hour meter, it reads 37294. I beleive that means it has 3729 hours.Is that correct? I left it run for about 20 minutes and the last digit went from 2 to 4. I beleive the last digit is tenths?. Thanks for your help. I also have another question, it has been sitting for about 3 months. It idles fine but sometimes when you press the gas (when it is cold), it backfires.Would plugs and wires help this? It is propane. Are there any adjustments to the carb or any cleaning that can be done? I purchased this unit, but I really need a rubber tire one to run on gravel etc. If anyone has something available to trade, pleaselet me know.It is a model H40XMS. 129"max. lift, good condition.
  • Posted 25 Jan 2008 16:43
  • Reply by racer
  • Illinois, United States
it sould have year on rating plate. uk hyster trucks have
  • Posted 25 Jan 2008 07:07
  • Reply by kevin_k
  • dumfriesshire, United Kingdom
Yep, last letter of s/n.

2008 = F, just start counting the letters it takes to get to F...
  • Posted 25 Jan 2008 02:52
  • Reply by mike_n
  • Alberta, Canada
Also parts should be able to order with model and serial number any parts needed
  • Posted 24 Jan 2008 23:11
  • Reply by proshadetree
  • Tennessee, United States
Check serial number--The last "letter" will be the year--Any dealer can desifer for you or a Tech with a spec book ---Hope this helps
  • Posted 24 Jan 2008 23:07
  • Reply by roadrat
  • North Carolina, United States

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