Aimed fault-finding on internal combustion lift trucks and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs)

In these training courses, we focus both on forklifts and mobile elevating work platforms. The training courses marked with the IPAF logo are IPAF-approved. CAP points can be obtained for all IPAF-accredited courses. For each training day, you will receive 0.5 CAP point when you pass the theoretical test.

TARGET GROUP

Engineers who perform maintenance and repairs on internal combustion lift trucks and mobile elevating work platforms.
Engineers who want to gain an insight into performing diagnostics by means of electrical diagrams.

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

Prior knowledge of electricity on/in internal combustion machines is an asset, not a requirement.

GOAL

To gain an insight into electrical diagrams of internal combustion machines.
To be able to recognise and locate different components on a diagram.
To perform a diagnosis of an error by means of the electrical diagram and a multimeter.

CONTENT

Theory:
- Electrical diagrams
  - Startup of the machine
  - Common sensors on internal combustion engines
  - Charging system
  - Valve control
  - Diagram analysis
Practice:
- Using an electrical diagram and multimeter to locate faults:
  - Engine doesn't start
  - Alternator doesn't work
  - Short circuit
  - Leakage currents
  - Machine doesn't lift/drive