CHAPTER 3 OPERATOR/CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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CHAPTER

OPERATOR/CREW

MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

equipment clean and ready for use.

WARNING

b. Cleaning. Keep all external parts, that do not

Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to

clean parts is potentially dangerous to

require lubrication, free of lubricants. Wipe all

personnel and property. Do not use near

lubrication points clean before lubricating the

forklift truck. Clean all lubrication points of ex-

open flame or excessive heat. The flash

cessive lubricant after servicing to prevent a build-

point of solvent is 138 F.

up or accumulation of foreign matter.

3-1. General Lubrication Information

CAUTION

Excessive lubrication may cause

This section contains information on lubrication

equipment failure or damage to movable

instructions not covered in the current lubrication

order. Refer to the current lubrication order for all

parts.

other instructions.

c. Points of Lubrication. Service the forklift truck

at the intervals given in figure 3-1.

3-2. Detailed Lubrication Information

d. Intervals of Lubrication. The intervals of

lubrication specified in the lubrication order chart

a. Care of Lubricants. Keep all lubricants in

(fig. 3-1) are based on operation under normal

closed containers and store in a clean, dry place,

away from heat. Keep container cover clean and in

conditions. Modifications of these recommended

intervals may be required under unusual operating

good condition. Keep dust, dirt, and all other foreign

material out of the lubricant. Keep all lubrication

conditions.

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