1 testing starter in forklift – SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual User Manual
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Section 10.
Electrical System
10-10
Model 6036 S/N 9B0499 and Before
1
2
4
3
5
1.
Battery, 12 V
2.
Positive Battery Cable
3.
Starter Solenoid
4.
Circuit Breaker, 40 A
5.
Ignition Switch
6.
Ignition Key
7.
Park Lock Brake Switch
8.
Neutral Start Switch
9.
Starter Relay
10. Starter
11. Starter Ground Cable
12. Negative Battery Ground Cable
13. Circuit Breakers
14. Brake Light
15. Male Terminal
16. Wire Assembly
10. When the ignition key is released after start-
ing, it returns to a neutral position where it
directs current to circuit breakers (13) which
distribute current for the operation of forklift
controls, gauges and equipment.
11. When the ignition key is turned to the OFF
position, contacts within the ignition switch are
opened and the fuel run solenoid valve closes,
blocking the flow of fuel to the fuel injection
pump.
10.5.1 Testing Starter in Forklift
General Starter Checks
If nothing happens when you turn the ignition key:
1.
The 40 A circuit breaker may be open and
require replacement;
2.
There may be a defect in the ignition switch,
ignition wiring, or starter solenoid;
3.
Check the condition of the batteries as de-
scribed in paragraph 10.6.2. Clean the battery
posts and the connectors at each end of the
battery cables. Also check the ground cable
between the starter mounting bolt and the
frame.
4.
Check for broken wires and damaged insula-
tion on the wires. Replace all broken or
damaged wiring.
5.
Check all connections at the starter solenoid,
key switch, and wiring harness plugs. Clean
and tighten all connections.
6.
If the starter still does not run after you do
these checks, check the starting circuit.
Starter Circuit Checks–Test 1
1.
With the key turned to the RUN position, use a
jumper wire to try shorting the positive battery
cable to the solenoid starter connection. If the
Fig. 10.7 Starting Circuit
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1
1
3
26
34
39
14
41
42
24
31
37
29
19
27
5
FROM 6 A
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
TO BRAKE RELEASE
VALVE
TO THERMO
START PLUG
FROM
ALTERNATOR
MA0901
TO FUEL RUN
SOLENOID