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Wont shift into Forward

Lift started to struggle a bit shifting from Neutral to Forward. Yesterday It just stopped completely. Still works just fine in reverse; lifts, shifts, tilts ect. Kind of new to Forklift repair I have only ever worked on Electric Clarks. Any help would be great, where to start, tech drawings, possible problems. Engine runs great, no other issues.

I have checked/topped off all fluid levels, Tested the switch (lever) at the plug.

V40DSA
Liquid Propane cat engine
I think 80s/90s?
  • Posted 20 Dec 2023 05:05
  • By Matt_W
  • joined 20 Dec'23 - 1 message
  • Arizona, United States

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