2002 Yale GLP/GP Parts Manual – 384 Pages of Factory Specs

If you’ve ever tried to rebuild a Yale forklift mast using aftermarket parts and ended up with the wrong seal, you know the cost of guessing. That’s why I keep a stack of these factory part catalogs within arm’s reach at the shop. This is the 2002 manual for the Yale GLP030, GLP040, GP030, and GP040 models — an OEM parts catalog, not a reprint. 384 pages of exploded views and exact part numbers. No generic wire diagrams, no third-party part conversions. Every drawing matches what Yale shipped from the factory.

This manual covers the hydraulics, drivetrain, mast, and electrical bits that kill your afternoon when you’re chasing a leak or a broken bracket. The PDF bookmarks show sections like HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE, DRIVE TIRE AND FENDER, LIGHT, RIM AND FENDER, BACK BUZZER, and more. Each section breaks down the assembly with leader lines pointing to individual components. You want the part number for that tilt cylinder seal? It’s in there. Need to identify which hose take-up kit matches your mast? Look under HOSE TAKE-UP TWO STAGE LIMITED FREE-LIFT or THREE STAGE FULL FREE-LIFT — both are documented with exploded views.

Yale forklifts of this era used internal combustion engines, and understanding the Internal Combustion Engine basics helps when ordering parts. But this catalog goes beyond the engine — it covers the entire machine from the MIRROR MOUNT to the AUXILIARY TUBE EXTENSION KIT and MISCELLANEOUS items. If you’re rebuilding a mast, the TILT MAST 5° BACK section gives you the bracket and cylinder breakdowns you need.

This manual is part of the broader industrial equipment ecosystem, which you can read about in the Automotive Industry Overview for context on how these machines fit into material handling. But for actual repair work, nothing beats having the factory book open on the bench while you’re disassembling that hydraulic control valve.

Hydraulic Control Valve and Mast Assembly

The HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE section is the first place I go when a forklift starts dropping the load or the tilt drifts. The exploded view shows every spool, spring, and O-ring with its own part number. Don’t trust a generic seal kit — the factory catalog lists the exact dimensioned seal for each valve port. The mast sections (two-stage limited free-lift, three-stage full free-lift, two-stage full free-lift) include the hose take-up kits and chain rollers. If you’re swapping a mast from a GLP030 to a GP040, you need the correct mounting brackets and shims. This catalog has them.

Drive Tire and Fender – What’s in the Catalog?

The DRIVE TIRE AND FENDER section covers the wheel assembly, fender bolts, and mud flaps. The RIM AND FENDER entries separate the drive tire parts from the steer tire. If you’re fighting a vibration after a tire change, check the rim offset diagram — it’s in there. Also includes the BACK BUZZER bracket and MIRROR MOUNT — small things that get lost during a rebuild but are critical for safety inspection.

3 Reasons to Use the OEM Parts Catalog

1. Exact part numbers. No cross-reference errors. Yale changed design revisions over the years. This 2002 manual captures the parts as they were built that year. 2. Exploded views. You see how everything fits together. 3. No aftermarket guesswork. Aftermarket catalogs often combine multiple models into one drawing. This manual treats each model separately.

Get the Right Part Number the First Time

Before you order a part, pop open the PDF and find the page. Remember the manual is 384 pages — that’s a lot of diagrams, but the bookmarks let you jump straight to your section. I’ve seen techs order three different hydraulic valves before realizing they had a GP040, not a GLP040. The factory catalog lists the serial number ranges for each configuration. Check that before you click “buy.”

Hose Take-Up Systems: Two-Stage vs Three-Stage

The HOSE TAKE-UP sections break down the roller assemblies and hose guides for each mast type. Two-stage limited free-lift uses a different hose routing than full free-lift. The catalog shows the exact bracket positions and hose lengths. If you’re replacing a ruptured hose, measure the old one against the diagram — don’t just order by length. The manual will tell you if you need a different part number for the left versus right side.

Is this manual the same as the service manual?

No. This is a parts catalog. It does not contain step-by-step repair instructions or torque specs. It lists every component with its part number and exploded view. For repair procedures you need a separate service manual.

Does it include torque specs?

No. Torque values belong in the service manual. This catalog only gives part numbers and assembly diagrams. If you need torque specs, get the matching service manual for your model.

Stop wasting time on parts that don’t fit. Download the factory manual, pull up the diagram, and order the exact part the first time. Every hour you spend hunting for a part number is billable time lost. Download the Factory Manual and get back to turning wrenches.

Related Manuals:

• Yale GLP Service Manual
• Yale GP Parts Catalog 2003