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Traction Wheel - Fork lift get's stuck

Forklift gets stuck - the traction wheel does not touch floor in some area with very little deviation in the floor is there an adjustment for that.
  • Posted 28 May 2015 02:08
  • Modified 28 May 2015 02:09 by poster
  • By yves
  • joined 28 May'15 - 3 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
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Its spring loaded, back off springs to lower caster. On any Reach, if caster is too low, you have a spinning drive tire, even if its new. Very important adjustment. On old model 20's, the adjuster may not move. A rebuilt caster is best bet if seized
  • Posted 28 May 2015 13:08
  • By EasiTek
  • joined 12 Aug'08 - 533 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
If the tire is new then it sounds like the caster is out of adjustment. Someone may have adjusted it lower due to tire where and then a new drive/steer tire was put on.
Your local Raymond dealer can help you with a manual or tips on adjustments. If you go to www raymondcorp com, remove the spaces and add periods then in the upper right side of the website you will see "Find A Raymond Sales and Service Center"
Also I know there are a few service guys on here that are familar with the Raymond line that should help you out as well.
  • Posted 28 May 2015 06:16
  • By Partsguy5
  • joined 13 Jun'12 - 409 messages
  • California, United States
Thanks Partsguy5 for the reply, were would i get info on how to adjust the caster as the wheel is fairly new...Is there a place where I can get a service manual ?
  • Posted 28 May 2015 03:59
  • By yves
  • joined 28 May'15 - 3 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
Sounds like either your caster is out of adjustment and/or you need to replace a worn drive tire.
  • Posted 28 May 2015 02:25
  • By Partsguy5
  • joined 13 Jun'12 - 409 messages
  • California, United States

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