Forklift start issue
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Printed Date: December-22-2024 at 6:38am
Topic: Forklift start issue
Posted By: fanofccfan
Subject: Forklift start issue
Date Posted: April-13-2023 at 10:08am
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I have an old propane forklift that fires and runs a bit rough. First issue I have noticed is when cranking there is very little fire but when i release the key from the start function it tends to have more fire power and will start. If I don't release the key from the start position it continues to crank and does not start. Anyone have an idea of where to look for the gremlin? ------------- 2004 196 LE Ski 1969 Marauder 19 1978 Ski |
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Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: April-13-2023 at 11:43am
Umm Bill............try forkliftfan.com  Sounds to me like internal contact issues in the keyswitch and the keyswitch itself should get replaced as a starting point anyways.
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Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: April-14-2023 at 8:31am
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Ken I tried the other site....just did not seem to be of much interest to me! Thanks for the tip. ------------- 2004 196 LE Ski 1969 Marauder 19 1978 Ski |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: April-14-2023 at 9:25am
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I can't quite remember but I think there's a solenoid before or after the regulator that only allows propane flow when the ignition switch is in the on or start positions. Which goes back to Ken's key switch suggestion, making sure the switch is ok and wired correctly for this. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: April-14-2023 at 9:28am
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BTW what year and make? We run a few '90's era Hysters at work, but I have a Towmotor from the '50's I think that I can't bear to get rid of, haven't run it in years but was in pretty good running condition. I always think I'll find some need for it but so far that need hasn't cropped up. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: April-14-2023 at 9:48pm
I was gonna send you to planetforklift.com but that's mostly newer high tech forklifts |
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