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    Just won Hyster E40XL-MIL on GL

    Keep an eye on the lift motor. If it starts to shoot sparks when running, replace the brushes and stone the armature flat. The brush you showed removed in your picture seems to be pretty rough. A set of brushes is cheap insurance to protect the motor. Good luck!
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    Just won Hyster E40XL-MIL on GL

    It's the end where your positive meter lead is in the above photo. There should be some type of screw arrangement holding the 2 band section together on the side we can't see.
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    Just won Hyster E40XL-MIL on GL

    Looks like an EE motor,with the covers and all. Remove the cover on the commutator end to see if the brushes are hung up in the holders. The brushes could be stuck from sitting around. This tends to happen with EE trucks because the dust created by the brushes can't get out easily. Removing...
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    Just won Hyster E40XL-MIL on GL

    The power steering motor runs when the key is on and the seat switch is closed. There is a timer in the circuit to keep the motor running in case you move out of the seat for any reasoon as Isaac has said. It is controlled by a small contactor that looks like an automotive solenoid that is...
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    Just won Hyster E40XL-MIL on GL

    After looking at the control panel, your truck has contactor hydraulics. That is shown by the contactor on the right, somewhat empty side of the control panel. The hydraulic motor should not run unless you move a lever, which closes a switch to close the contactor and activate the motor...
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    Just won Hyster E40XL-MIL on GL

    Industrial batteries are rated for a maximum of 80% discharge over a 6 hour period. With an 850AH battery, you will need a minimum 680AH charger to effectively charge the battery in 6 hours. If charging time is not a factor, there are small chargers made in all output voltages that will charge...
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