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OM Pimespo 4016, XE 123, XE 153, XE 183, 4017 2002 Workshop Manual

I’ve seen guys tear down a mast on a Pimespo 4016 without the factory manual. That’s how you end up with a bent cylinder or a pinch point injury. This 2002 workshop manual is the OEM document — 345 pages of what the factory actually wants you to do. No aftermarket guessing. No transcription errors.

OM Pimespo 4016, XE 123, XE 153, XE 183, 4017 2002 Workshop Manual lands on your bench with the same binding and part number the dealer uses. On page 1, the model list is printed exactly as it left the factory: 4016, XE 123, XE 153, XE 183, 4017. If you’re working on any of those, this is your only reference.

What the 345 Pages Cover – Chapter Breakdown

Chapter 10 lays out technical operating information — not theory, but the numbers you need to set up the machine. Chapter 20 covers checks and adjustments. You’ll find the exact method for measuring cylinder drift and checking steering alignment. Chapter 30 is removal and installation of parts, and Chapter 31 specifically covers masts. The electrical section (Chapter 40) is separate and complete.

Safety Devices: Operator Sensor and Handbrake Microswitch

Page 5 details the general safety instructions, including the operator sensor and handbrake microswitch. These are not optional — they’re part of the truck’s operation sequence control. The manual tells you how to test them, what voltage to expect, and the correct replacement procedure. Skip this chapter and you’re working blind.

Electrical Section: Tracing the Hydraulic Interlocks

The Electrical chapter (40) is where most DIY guys get lost. This manual gives you the factory wiring diagrams, not redrawn by some third-party drafter. You get the actual pin-out for the hydraulic interlock solenoid. If the truck won’t lift, you trace it here — not on some forum screenshot. Torque specs for electrical connectors? Page 5 doesn’t have them, but the chapter includes factory values for terminal nuts.

Does This Manual Cover the Mast Assembly?

Yes, Chapter 31 is dedicated to masts. It covers disassembly, seal replacement, and chain tension adjustment for the 4016 and 4017 series. The manual includes wear limits for mast rollers and tilt cylinder rod ends. You’ll also find the correct procedure for bleeding air from the lift circuit after reassembly.

Torque Specs and Fluid Capacities – Why OEM Matters

Aftermarket manuals often list torque values that are “close enough.” Not here. Every bolt spec in this manual has been tested at the factory. Hydraulic tank capacity, transmission fluid type, and brake adjustment specs are all on the pages from Chapter 10. You won’t guess the charge pressure on the hydrostatic drive — it’s in black ink.

If you’re running a shop that handles multiple machine brands, check out the related literature: OM Pimespo XE22ac/XE30ac Series 4024 Workshop Literature, OM Pimespo Shop Manual Series 4141-4257 XD XG, and OM Pimespo XD40/45/50 Series 4156 Workshop Literature. Each one is a factory original, not a reprint.

Working on a different drivetrain? The Manual Transmission guide from SAE covers theory, but this Pimespo manual has the specific shifter linkage adjustments. And if you’re servicing AC systems, know that this forklift runs on Refrigerant R1234yf — the manual doesn’t cover that, but you’ll find the compressor removal steps in Chapter 30.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this manual include wiring diagrams?

Yes. Chapter 40 has full electrical schematics and connector views.

How does this differ from aftermarket manuals?

Aftermarket manuals often compress data, delete pages, or redraw diagrams from memory. This is the actual factory PDF — every page, every note, every warning plate image. The torque specs match what the assembly line used. Safety instructions in Chapter 00.1 are verbatim from the OEM. No one edited out the part about load capacities because it didn’t fit on a page. That’s the difference between a manual that saves you a comeback and one that costs you a transmission.

Access the Factory Manual now and get the same data the dealer tech pulls up on their laptop. No watermark, no missing sections. 345 pages, 2002 publication, English-language OEM release for North American markets. Your Pimespo 4016 or 4017 deserves factory documentation.