Fortis Series Service Training

Transmission Overview

HYSTER (S-N 1-3.5T)

FORTIS Series
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Learning Objectives

Describe how the

components of the HYSTER
(S-N 1-3.5T) Fortis
transmission have changed
from the previous models.

Describe the principles of

operation for the Hyster (S-
N 1-3.5T) Fortis
transmission.
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Skills Objectives

Locate transmission pressure readings ports

Perform transmission pressure readings using the pressure

gauges.

Carry out torque converter stall test

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Design Goals
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Durability and Reliability Achievements

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Better Load Handling

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Severe Customer Applications

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Transmission

(Single-Speed Power Shift

Transmission)
Standard

The New Transmission

Mounting is Isolated from the
Drive Axle Housing

Forward and Reverse Clutch

Packs Are Larger in Diameter
Than the Previous Models

Power Reversing Above

Walking Pace is NOT
Recommended during
Operations
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Transmission Location
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Pressure Test Ports

T. Converter
(0.29 0.69 MPa)

F/R Clutches
(0.88 1.2 MPa)

Charge Pump
Max 1.47 MPa
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Torque Converter
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Torque Converter
Fluid coupling for transfer of power

Multiplication of torque from the engine to match vehicle load

requirements

Three-element converters
Impeller
Turbine
Stator clutch
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Torque Converter
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Torque Converter Drive Plate

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Hyster (S-N 1-3.5T) Transmission

Drop Box Control Valve

Solenoid Valve
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Torque Converter And Housing

Larger Type is for 3.3L Yanmar Engine

Standard Type is for Mazda Engine and 2.6L Yanmar Engine
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Transmission Oil Supply

Oil is drawn from the transmission sump through a screen

into the transmission pump. From the pump, oil goes to the
control valve, torque converter, oil cooler, return filter and
transmission lube circuits.
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Charge Pump

Charge Pump is mounted internally in the

Torque Converter housing for low noise
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Oil Filter and Regulator Spin-on Oil Return

Filter

Torque Converter
Main Clutch Pack
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Control Valve
The Control Valve has:

A Built-in Accumulator; and

A Mechanically Operated Inching Valve.

The Directional Solenoid valve is mounted

next to the control valve assembly.

Inching Valve
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Clutch Packs
Durability

Approx three times the life of previous clutch packs

Based on state-of-the-art friction materials and stronger tooth

sections
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Clutch Pack Exploded View

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Forward Clutch Pack

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Reverse Clutch Pack

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Clutch Pack Pressures

Engagement
Pressure

Lube
pressure
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Cooling
Sources of heat
Slippage in the torque converter
Slippage in the clutch packs

Heat load control

Heated oil goes from torque converter to oil cooler
Cooled oil returns to clutch packs
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Cooling
Powershift Transmission

Transmission oil temperature is controlled by the oil cooler to

reduce wear on the clutches.

In case of overheating, a sending unit in the oil sum turns on a

warning icon on the dash display.

A transmission oil cooler is located in the radiator.

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Oil Sump Baffle

Prevents aerated oil from being drawn into the pump

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Engine Stall Speeds

TORQUE CONVERTER STALL REV. (RPM)

MODEL FE F2 4TNE92 4TNE98

LP GA
GAS G S LPG DSL DSL

2
2 0
0 6
197 211 6 0
2020 0 0 0 2070 2240
1.5 - 3.5T
+
/ +/
- -
1 1
+/- +/- 0 0
+/-100 100 100 0 0 +/-100 +/-100
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Summary

The key points to remember

are:

Transmission is very
important to effective
operation of the new
features of the truck.

The new transmission

features
greatly increase the
operators
control of truck while
traveling.

Hyster Fortis truck

transmissions
have been designed and
engineered for durability
and reliability.