Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Corporation is an American company manufacturing a wide range of forklifts and material handling equipment. The company has a history that goes back to the 1920s when their first forklift truck was unveiled for commercial applications.
What has given Yale an edge over their competitors in this field is their diverse product portfolio. From forklifts powered by diesel, electric, LPG, and propane, they have it all. Today, you can get a Yale forklift that is ideally suited for any material handling application that you can think of.
Before going into the various aspects of our Jaltest diagnostic software to read Yale forklift trouble codes, a quick word on fault codes, more commonly known as Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) is necessary.
It is mandated by law that all modern vehicles and construction and material handling equipment must have an onboard computer that continuously monitors and tracks all their systems and components. In case of any malfunction, a trouble code, typically in alpha-numeric format will be shown on the display screen.
At this point, you need to connect a diagnostic tool to the onboard computer to be guided through resolutions that will bring your equipment quickly back on the job. The advantage here is that any fault even if it is very minor is resolved at the earliest before it becomes a major problem. There is no need for extended downtime waiting for dealer-level certified engineers to show up to get your equipment back on track.
Our Jaltest maintenance tool for resolving Yale forklift trouble codes is good for a wide range of models. Whether it is for analyzing Yale GDP 50 MX trouble code or Yale ERP030-40VT trouble code, our software has you covered.
Regardless of the model or the nature of the fault, you can be sure that you will get the best and most effective fault resolution procedures from the Jaltest Yale forklift diagnostic tool. It will help you navigate simple processes like fixing loose wiring or going through complex activities such as force regens, live data monitoring, full system scans, Yale propane forklift troubleshooting, and Yale forklift transmission troubleshooting.
In this post, we will go through all the details of Yale forklift trouble codes and the capabilities of the Jaltest Yale diagnostic software.
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Yale Order Picker Troubleshooting Jaltest Diagnostic Software
While we have discussed the Jaltest software for Yale forklifts, it is no less effective for Yale order picker troubleshooting. There is a subtle difference between forklifts and order picker equipment.
Order pickers or order picking equipment are specialized vehicles that lift operators to specific heights to pick equipment off the shelves or racks in warehouses to fulfill customer requirements. The equipment typically consists of a platform where operators can stand and pick individual orders off the racks. This is against the function of Yale forklifts that lift bales and pallets to high shelves for storage.
In both instances, the Jaltest diagnostic maintenance tool allows you to either select preventive maintenance options or scan by symptoms to clear Yale forklift trouble codes Whenever they arise.
In the first instance, the Jaltest software allows you to undertake “full system scans” periodically that check the Yale material handling equipment for any potential malfunctions that are of a minor or temporary nature that might go away after a few driving cycles. Thus, you prevent any minor fault from becoming a major issue that necessitates downtime due to breakdowns.
While carrying out full system checks, you are helped by live technical information and wiring diagrams that let you identify the precise fault and location. Hence, you can carry out optimized troubleshooting whenever a fault code arises.
The other option is fault resolution by symptoms that is, to investigate the fault when it arises. It is a solution to an issue and not preventive maintenance. For example, if a Yale GDP 50MX fault code pops up, you must focus on that code only and use the Jaltest maintenance tool to clear it. The software handholds you through the resolution so that your forklift is back on the job at the earliest possible time.
Clearing Yale Forklift Trouble Codes By Propulsion Drives
Yale forklifts are available with various propulsion modes – electric, diesel, and propane. Hence, the procedure for Yale propane forklift troubleshooting will not be the same as diesel-powered Yale forklift troubleshooting.
Let us take the two instances here.
Yale propane forklift troubleshooting
The Jaltest software will guide you through the various aspects of Yale propane forklift troubleshooting, especially when the engine does not start. Probable causes include whether there is sufficient fuel in the tank and whether the pin in the tank bracket is lined up with the hole in the tank collar. This is because the liquid propane has to get sucked up by the fuel intake tube inside the tank.
Another reason that the engine will not start is improperly installed fuel couplers which are components that connect the fuel tank to the forklift’s fuel line.
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Yale diesel engine troubleshooting
This section will be studied in detail as diesel-powered Yale forklifts are the most common among all propulsion systems used.
All diesel engines have ab diesel particulate filter that checks emissions and traps impurities like soot inside it. When this soot accumulation gets to be very severe, the engine will not start and the equipment will go into limp mode. When passive regeneration or regens cannot clear the soot, forced regens have to be resorted to.
When this fault code shows up in the display of the onboard computer, our Jaltest software will guide you through the process of forced regens to get your equipment back on the job without delay. The diesel particulate filter (DPF) typically gets clogged when a vehicle or material handling equipment such as a forklift goes through stop-go-stop operations and is rarely seen in long-haul traffic.
When soot accumulation in the DPF goes beyond acceptable levels, a warning light goes on in the panel of the onboard computer. At this juncture, you must connect our Jaltest Yale forklift diagnostic tool to the computer port, select the model of the forklift, and navigate through the forced regens procedure as guided by the software.
It must be noted here that the forced regens process is not standardized among different models of Yale forklifts. For example, the Yale GDP 50 MX fault code clearing for soot buildup in the DPF will not be the same for the Yale ERP030VT fault code reader.
How does the Jaltest Yale forklift trouble codes reader help in carrying out forced regens. For one, it will inform the precise rev that the engine has to be run to burn away the excess soot in the DPF. Typically, it is at a very high rev for about 40 minutes for stationary vehicles and equipment such as forklifts. The resultant rise in the temperature of the exhaust gasses burns away the soot buildup and cleans the DPF.
However, the filter must be cleaned manually when the severity of the soot accumulation is more than 75%.
Jaltest Yale forklift Diagnostic Software For Optimized Solutions
As we have seen, our Jaltest diagnostic tool can undertake fault-clearing activities regardless of the type of propulsion used by the equipment when you troubleshoot fault codes. You will be guided through several steps that will bring your malfunctioning forklift back on the job with dealer-level service. Any issue is accurately identified and cutting-edge solutions are provided for the resolution of any issue.
Go through the diagnostic menu that will handhold you through the necessary solutions for any fault related to the systems or components. These include checking the injector and the wiring connections, the Electronic Control Unit, and more.
What makes our Jaltest Yale forklift software stand above the competitors is the detailed technical and system information provided in the diagnostic menu. You get detailed technical data for full system scans, maintenance resets, and special functions (shortcuts). When you reach this stage of the diagnostic menu you get a wide range of options covering all facets of a Yale forklift including the central computer, hydraulic systems, electronic modules, power modules, instrument clusters, and more.
There are provisions also for connecting and diagnosing issues with Cummings, Yanmar, and other major engine brands that power Yale forklifts. Hence, you do not need several software to handle the diagnosis of Yale forklift trouble codes, simply the Jaltest software covers most areas.
What helps is that every action carried out with the Jaltest software is backed by detailed diagrams of systems and components so that you are aware of precisely what to do for problem resolution. Among the critical systems where any malfunction is quickly resolved are the engine management control unit, multifunctional levers, reverse drive lever, and more.
So comprehensive is the Yale forklift trouble codes reader that you can do away with manuals and bank on the software to get dealer-level services for any problems, from engines to hydraulics to transmissions, and more.
Summing Up
When you use the Jaltest Yale forklift software, you have an all-in-one tool that clears fault codes and brings forklifts back on the job seamlessly and flawlessly. All systems are covered and you even get component guides that advise you on whether one should be repaired or replaced when a fault arises. Backed by live information in real-time about the health of your forklift, this software is a must-have for owners of a fleet of Yale forklifts or order pickers.
Our software is also very user-friendly. When you invest in one, apart from the software, cables, and other accessories, there is also a laptop that is available out of the box. To download and use the tool on the laptop there is no elaborate configuration and set up process involved. After the software is downloaded, plug the laptop into the onboard computer and you are ready for fault diagnosis and clearance.
Finally, to keep up with technical innovations implemented in Yale forklifts by the manufacturers, we offer three updates to our software every year.
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