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Linde R 14, R 16, R 20 Training Manual – Factory Service Documentation

You know the feeling – you pull a third-party manual off the shelf, start following the steps, and halfway through the drive motor teardown you realize the bolt torque is listed in some random Chinese standard that doesn’t match your Snap-on wrench. That wasted hour costs you money, and if you’re a home garage guy, it costs you the rest of your Saturday. I’ve been twisting wrenches for 28 years, and I’ve learned one thing: skip the guesswork and get the factory book. This Linde R 14, R 16, R 20 Training Manual is the real deal – 196 pages of OEM procedures straight from Linde’s service training department. No aftermarket translation errors, no missing pages, no “approximate” torque values.

Drive Motor Disassembly: Page 2 Tells You the Order

Section 2.1 kicks off with the drive motor (Fahrmotor). Page 2 walks you through removal of the motor from the truck and then the exact sequence to break it down – from pulling the armature to inspecting the commutator. You’ll find the neutral position of the brush holder adjustment on page 5, and the blower fan assembly breakdown on page 6. If you’ve ever had a motor come back with a scored commutator because you didn’t check the mica undercut depth, you’ll appreciate the step-by-step inspection of the armature and the collector rework procedure. These aren’t generic steps; they’re Linde-specific, with factory tolerances printed right in the margin.

Transmission Reassembly and Tooth Contact Check

Section 2.2 covers the gearbox, wheels, and tires. The manual doesn’t just tell you to “reinstall the transmission” – it gives you the assembly sequence on page 6, including the critical tooth contact check (Kontrolle des Zahnkontaktes) so you don’t end up with a whining gearbox that fails at 500 hours. You also get the drive wheel removal procedure and the correct way to reseal the gearbox halves. I’ve had techs skip the tooth contact check and end up with pitted gears – don’t be that guy. This is the kind of detail that separates a reliable rebuild from a comeback job.

Steering System Hydraulic Lines and Servo Unit

Section 2.4 dives into the steering gear – hydraulic lines, servo unit, and the steering motor. The hydraulic circuit diagram (Hyliaulkschaltplan Lenkhydraulik) is there on page 3 of that section, so you can trace pressure lines without guessing. You’ll find the steering chain adjustment procedure on page 10, and the steering angle indicator calibration on page 11. If you’ve ever had a reach truck that wanders because the steering chain was snugged up by feel, this is where you get the factory spec. The manual also covers the steering motor removal and installation – page 8 and 9 – with the correct bolt torque pattern so you don’t warp the housing.

Bleed the Brake System the Factory Way

Brakes are not something you want to guess at. Section 2.5 starts with the master cylinder overhaul on page 1, then moves to pedal linkage adjustment (page 3). The bleeding sequence is split into the load wheel brakes and the drive brake – page 4 gives you the exact order to open the bleeder screws so you don’t trap air in the system. I’ve seen guys gravity-bleed these trucks and end up with a spongy pedal because they didn’t follow the factory sequence. The manual also covers brake shoe inspection, drum removal (page 8), and the drive brake adjustment. If you are working on a Linde R 14, R 16, or R 20, this is the only brake procedure you should trust.

Electrical System: Transistor Modules and Drive Control

Section 2.6 covers the electrical side – transistor modules, diode blocks, freewheel diodes, and the drive controller. The manual shows you the exact location of the modules and the test points for the drive controller. If you’ve ever had a truck that goes into limp mode because a transistor module died, you’ll find the troubleshooting procedure that tells you which pins to check and what voltage readings you should see. No aftermarket wiring diagram that’s been redrawn by some guy who never saw a real truck – these are factory schematics from Linde’s service training program.

Why Trust This Linde Training Manual Over Third-Party Versions?

This is a genuine OEM document – the same one Linde gives to its own service technicians in the training center. The table of contents matches the factory service binder: drive motor, transmission, vehicle frame, battery tray, push-pull carriage, steering, brakes, and electrical. Every spec – from the armature end-play to the brake drum runout – comes straight from Linde’s engineering database. Third-party manuals might reprint some of this, but they often leave out the trim height adjustment for the push-pull carriage rollers (page 14) or the eccentric roller setup (page 15). I’ve had customers call me after using a PDF from a shady site, and the torque values were off by 30%. That’s not going to happen here.

If you need a broader look at Linde’s lineup, check out the Linde R 14, R 16, R 20 User Manual – Factory Specs & Safety”>Linde R 14, R 16, R 20 User Manual – Factory Specs & Safety for operator-level specs, or the Linde H100-600, H120-1200, H140-1200, H160-600, H160-1200 2007 Training Manual”>Linde H100-600, H120-1200, H140-1200, H160-600, H160-1200 2007 Training Manual if you work on the larger IC trucks. For the electric stand-up counterbalance crowd, the Linde E 20, E 25, E 30 Training Manual – Factory Forklift Procedures”>Linde E 20, E 25, E 30 Training Manual – Factory Forklift Procedures covers similar ground. Outside of Linde, if you want to brush up on fundamentals like manual transmission overhaul, the Manual Transmission”>Manual Transmission article on Wikipedia gives a general overview, but the factory manual gives you the exact shim stack for the gearbox. Same with Cylinder Head Mechanics”>Cylinder Head Mechanics – the science is universal, but the torque sequence for a specific engine comes from the OEM.

One last thing – this manual is in German. That doesn’t matter because the diagrams, torque charts, and step numbers are all visual. Any tech who can read a fastener torque table in Nm can follow it. Just keep a translator app open for the occasional bolded warning. The 196 pages are packed with exploded views and cross-section drawings that make it easy to see where every snap ring and seal goes. If you are rebuilding a Linde reach truck, this is your blueprint.

What models does this training manual cover?

The Linde R 14, R 16, and R 20 reach trucks – type 113. All three share the same chassis, drivetrain, and electrical architecture, so the procedures apply across the board.

Does the manual include torque specs?

Yes. Every major fastener – drive motor bolts, transmission housing screws, brake caliper mounting, steering motor flange – has a factory torque value printed in the margin or in the step text. This is OEM data, not aftermarket estimates.

How many pages is it?

196 pages, covering everything from drive motor removal to electrical controller testing. It’s a full training manual, not a condensed quick reference.

Is this manual suitable for a beginner DIY mechanic?

If you can read a part number and turn a wrench to a specified torque, you can follow it. The language is German, but the drawings are clear. Start with the brake section (section 2.5) if you’re new – it’s the most straightforward. After you’ve done one bleed, you’ll be ready for the transmission.

You don’t need to waste money on a shop that charges $200/hour to guess at your Linde reach truck. Get the factory documentation and do it right the first time. Access the Factory Manual now and keep it on your workbench – you’ll use it every time one of these trucks comes in.