SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual - Manual (Page 296)

Section 10. Electrical System
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Model 6036/6036T S/N 9B0500 thru 14833
EMERGENCY BRAKE
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2. Use an ohmmeter or a continuity tester to test
switch for continuity in the depressed TEST
position and for a short in the released OFF
position.
3. Replace the switch if it fails the test in step 2.
b. How to Replace Bulbs
in Warning Light Gauge
1. Turn ignition key to RUN and press bulb test
button, Fig. 10.25. Note which bulbs fail to
light.
NOTE: If forklift has an optional lighting system,
turn on headlights momentarily to see if bulb (16,
Fig. 10.24) in fuel level gauge lights. You may
have to move the forklift to a dark environment to
observe if this bulb lights. If it doesn’t light, refer to
paragraph 10.8.9 for fuel level gauge instructions.
Then continue with step 4 of this procedure.
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable (2, Fig. 10.16)
from the batteries.
3. Remove the four bolts (12, Fig. 10.24) which
secure the right console panel and overlay to
the cab and lift and tilt the panel to gain
access to the back side of the panel.
4. Grasp and turn the appropriate bulb socket
(13) a few degrees counterclockwise and
remove socket from gauge.
5. Press and turn bulb counterclockwise to
release it from socket.
6. Inspect socket contact areas for corrosion and
clean and brighten any corroded areas;
replace components as required.
7. To install a new bulb, align pins on bulb with
channels in socket, push bulb into socket, turn
it clockwise to lock pins in detents, and
release it; bulb should be securely anchored in
socket.
8. Position socket in gauge and turn socket a few
degrees clockwise to lock in place.
9. Lower the right console panel into position and
install the four bolts (12) which secure the
panel to the cab.
10. Connect negative (–) cable to the batteries.
11. Turn ignition key to RUN and press TEST
button (10). All four warning bulbs should
light.
12. Turn ignition key to OFF and remove key from
switch.
Fig. 10.25 Warning Lights Signal
Dangerous Operating Conditions
10.8.4 Warning Lights
Warning lamps indicate:
• low engine oil pressure,
• high engine coolant temperature,
• alternator is not charging,
• and high transmission oil temperature.
When ignition key is turned to RUN, engine low oil
pressure and alternator charge lamps will light.
This is normal. When engine is running all lights
should be OFF. If a lamp lights, an emergency
condition exists; stop forklift as soon as possible
and correct the indicated condition.
At the right of the gauges is a warning bulb test
button. With ignition key in RUN position and
engine OFF, press this button to test all four
warning lights. If a bulb fails to light, replace it
immediately. You will find the bulb number in the
Specifications Table at the end of this section.
a. How to Test the Warning Light Gauge
Bulb Test Switch
1. Prepare to test the bulb test switch (10, Fig.
10.24) by disconnecting the wiring at switch.
HOURMETER FUEL GAUGE
Engine Oil Pressure—Indicates low
engine oil pressure.
Engine Water Temperature—
Indicates high coolant temperature.
Alternator Charging—Indicates
alternator is not charging.
Transmission Oil Temperature—
Indicates high transmission Oil
Temperature.
WARNING
LIGHTS
BULB
TEST
BUTTON
OH0043
OA0751