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Yale MP, MPB 040 AC 1997 Parts Catalog – What You Actually Get

You know the frustration: you need a brake shoe for a Yale pallet jack, you order from a generic parts list, and what shows up is the wrong diameter. That kills a day and leaves your customer waiting. This **Yale MP, MPB 040 AC 1997 Parts Catalog** is the factory-issued document – 162 pages of OEM part numbers, exploded diagrams, and an alphabetical index that actually matches the truck on your shop floor. Not a reprint, not a scanned copy of a third-party summary. Original Yale Materials Handling Corp print from December 1997.

Batteries and Charger: Page 1-2

Page 1-2 covers the Batteries and Charger section, plus the Battery Connector Assembly. If you are swapping out a North American charger on an MPB 040 AC, the catalog lists the exact assembly for European vs. North American units. No guessing which rectifier matches your 24V system. The exploded drawing shows every bolt and bracket. Use that to cross-reference your in-house part numbers before you call the dealer.

Drive Unit and Brake Assembly: Section 3-14

Section 3-14 has the Drive Unit and Brake Assembly, including the Brake Shoe (page 3-14) and Drive Belt (page 3-13). That brake shoe – if you order part number from a generic catalog, you might get one for a different capacity. This manual shows the 4000 lb. version specific to MP and MPB 040 AC models. The Drive Unit Support (page 4-4) and Frame and Pallet Fork Weldment (page 4-4) are also covered. You can trace the entire drivetrain from motor to wheel without calling Yale tech support.

OEM original. 162 pages.

Why This Parts Catalog Beats Aftermarket Lists

Aftermarket parts catalogs often combine multiple model years into one list, omitting critical sub-assemblies like the Directional Contactor Assembly (page 2-12) or the Contactor-Control Panel-PMC (page 2-8). This Yale catalog separates European and North American control panels. It also includes the Contactor Assembly-Directional-Resistor and PMC variants. If you need the exact Contactor Assembly-Directional-PMC for a unit with serial number prefix, the data is right there. No ambiguous “fits most” nonsense. You get the true OEM part number that matches your truck’s decal.

Does This Manual Cover the Hydraulic System?

Yes – Section 5 covers the Hydraulic System (page 5-2), Hydraulic Pump (page 5-3), Hydraulic Unit (page 5-4), and Lift Cylinder Assembly (page 5-6). The Lift Cylinder Assembly exploded view shows the cylinder, seals, and rod. If you are rebuilding a lift cylinder, you need the correct seal kit part number. This catalog gives you the exact breakdown. The Compression Rod (page 4-2) and Lift Linkage sections (lower, upper) are also covered. That means you can order every component for the mast and lift mechanism from one source.

3 Reasons to Trust the Alphabetical Index

First, the index is alphabetical by component name – Battery Box Cover, Bellcrank and Poly Wheel Assembly, Contactor-Control Panel – all listed with page numbers. Second, the index includes model-specific notes like “Drive Motor Assembly-up to S/N 530405” (page 2-18). That serial number cutoff is crucial for ordering the correct drive motor. Third, the Numerical Index on page 7-1 lets you look up part numbers by number. You can verify a part number you found on the machine without flipping through every section.

Refer to the Automotive Industry Overview for background on how OEM documentation supports safe maintenance. For this specific manual, the Automotive Industry Overview gives wider context on material handling standards.

Decal and Plate Location: Page 1-4

Page 1-4 covers Decal and Plate Location and Paint Specification. If your Yale has faded decals or you are restoring a unit, you get the exact placement and paint codes. The Industrial Battery Mod section (page 6-3) and Load Backrest (page 6-2) round out the chassis components. The overall pallet fork length and width are encoded in the model nomenclature on page 2 – the manual explains how to read the serial number tag.

Related Manuals

• Yale MP and MPB 040 AC Parts Manual
• Yale MPB 040 AC Maintenance Manual 4000 LB
• Yale OS 030 BC SS 030 BC 1997 Parts Catalog OEM

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