Clark Clarklift C500 Perkins Diesel Forklift Powered Planned Maintenance and Adjustment Procedures Manual (PMA534)

A Clark C500 with a Perkins diesel usually lives in loading docks, yards, and warehouses where it’s constantly shuttling pallets and heavy stock. This planned maintenance and adjustment procedures manual helps you stay ahead of breakdowns by laying out how to inspect, adjust, and test key systems on a regular schedule. When you’ve got a truck that’s slow to lift, pulling to one side under braking, or showing a charge light on the dash, this is the kind of document you’d use to trace the fault, verify settings, and get it back into service without guesswork.

Applications & Use Cases

• Plan routine services on the C500 so filters, fluids, and adjustments are done before parts start failing.
• Adjust brakes and steering linkages to correct pull, pedal travel, or loose steering feel after hard yard use.
• Test and verify alternator output when you’re chasing low battery or starting complaints.
• Set and fine‑tune hydraulic controls to improve lift response and reduce chatter or drift under load.
• Identify which components to inspect first when diagnosing odd noises, vibration, or sluggish operation.

FAQ

Q: Is this manual useful if I’m only doing basic servicing?

A: Yes, it gives you the adjustment and test procedures that keep basic services from turning into repeat comebacks.

Q: Can I use a printed copy in the shop?

A: Absolutely; most techs print the pages they need so they can mark notes and keep them right at the truck.

Safety Note

Always lock out the truck, secure raised loads, and relieve system pressure before performing any inspection or adjustment.

Clark Clarklift C500 Perkins Diesel Forklift Index:

Alternator (Procedures for Test ing)
Brakes (Adjusting the Brake Pedal)
Brakes (Removing Air from Brake Flu id)
Carriage ROI lers (procedures for Adjustment)
Cool i ng System (Procedures for Mai ntenance)
Counterv•æ i ght (procedures
Differential Check
Eng ine (Troub Ieshoot ing)
Engine (Tune Up)
Fuel mnp (Testi ng) .
Hydraulic (Removing Flu id
for
Remva )
from Tank)
Hydraulic (Check ing System Pressure)
Lift Chain Adjustrnent
Lubri cat ion Charts
Lubrication Key
Name Plates/Machine Stampings
Neutral Start Swi tch
Parking Brake (Making Adjustments)
Safety/ Inspect ion Forms . . .
Service Brake (Mak ing Adjustments)
Speci f i cat i ons
Starter (Maki ng
Steer i ng (Haki ng Adj ustments)
Steer i ng (Checki ng Pressure)
Steer Wheel Beari ngs
Ti It Cyl inder (Making Adjustrents)
Ti It Cyl inder (Making Test for Dri ft)
Transmiss ion (Checking for Air in Fluid)
Transmission (Checki ng pressure)
Transmission Oil Coo ler
Transmi ssion (Rep lac ing Fluid)
Triple Stage (Making Adjustments on
Tr i ple Stage (Making Adjustments on
Upr ight ROI lers (Making Adjustments)
Tires ,
Carri age) .
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