Warning, 8a.15 how to remove engine from forklift – SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual User Manual

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Section 8A

Perkins Engine

Model 6036/6036T S/N 9B0500 thru 14833

8A-21

Warning

To avoid severe burns, DO NOT attempt this
procedure when the engine, cooling, and
hydraulic systems are hot. Wait until they have
cooled before proceeding.

1.

Remove the transmission cover and open both
engine access doors.

2.

Lower the boom to the ground.

3.

Remove the counterweight from the rear of the
frame.

4.

Remove the radiator cover.

5.

Remove oil cooler from the rear support and
detach the lines. Catch any excess oil that
drains from cooler and lines. Cap the lines.

1

2

3

4

5

6

MA0371

5.

Washer (2)

6.

Plate

3.

Plate

4.

Screw (2)

1.

Screw (2)

2.

Washer (2)

8A.15 HOW TO REMOVE

ENGINE FROM FORKLIFT

NOTE: Normally the engine and transmission are
removed as a unit by suspending both units from
these plates. The combined weight is 1,400 lb
(635 kg).

Fig. 8A.32 Engine Lifting Plates

6A. Detach and remove the air cleaner system

from a naturally aspirated engine as follows:

(a) Loosen clamp that secures the elbow to

the engine inlet manifold.

(b) Loosen clamp that secures the elbow to

the air cleaner assembly.

(c) Remove the nuts, lock washers, washers

and capscrews that secure the air cleaner.

6B. Detach and remove the air cleaner system

from a turbocharged engine as follows:

(a) Loosen clamp that secures hose to hose

reducer at the air inlet to the turbocharger.

(b) Loosen clamp that secures hose to hump

hose at the air cleaner assembly.

(c) Remove the nuts, lock washers, washers

and capscrews that secure the air cleaner
mounting band to the forklift frame.

7.

Detach the exhaust system from the engine at
exhaust manifold as follows:

(a) Remove the parts attaching tail pipe to

engine and muffler, Fig. 8A.30 and 8A.31.

(b) Loosen and remove the T-Bolt that

secures the muffler to the engine.

(c) Remove the parts attaching the exhaust

pipe to the exhaust manifold or turbo-
charger, as applicable.

8.

Drain the radiator as follows:

(a) Remove the radiator cap.

(b) Place a container under the radiator

petcock at the bottom left corner or the
bottom center of the radiator.

(c) Open the petcock and allow the coolant to

drain from the radiator.

9.

Disconnect radiator overflow bottle and
radiator hose connections at engine.

10. Remove the radiator, hoses, and shroud.

11. Disconnect the wiring to the backup alarm,

Fig. 8A.33.

12. Remove the rear support (which is above the

engine between the side frame members)
along with the backup alarm.

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