Ok, we obtained a service manual for the forklift, and that seems like it ought to help things out. Not sure yet if the counterweight has to come off, but it looks like it will be easier if it does. I imagine we'll be able to borrow a forklift for the lifting part, several neighbors have them.

Now as for the getting under the thing... We're going to need some stout lifting blocks. Hyster of course recommends their own set, but we'll see.

MV