Section II. FRAME, HOOD, AND PANELS

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b. Cleaning and Inspection.

(1) Clean all parts thoroughly, using sol-

The forklift truck frame is constructed of

v e n t P-D-680, or equal.

w e l d e d steel channel in the conventional man-

( 2 ) Remove rust with a wire brush.

n e r . The frame is then completed by attachment

(3) Inspect the frame for distorted or

o f various brackets, fittings, counterweight, and

t w i s t e d areas or areas where the steel channel

covers, all attached by use of conventional

s e c t i o n s have collapsed or crimped. Inspect for

h a r d w a r d . The hood and panels are provided to

b r o k e n welds or cracks and other damage.

enclose and protect the components of the fork-

(4) Inspect all small parts and hardware for

l i f t truck that are mounted in the frame under

w e a r , cracks, and other damage.

t h e i r protective cover.

( 5 ) Inspect the hood and panels for dents,

c r a c k s , and other damage.

7-5. Frame, Hood, and Panels

( 6 ) Straighten minor dents in the hood or

p a n e l s and weld cracks.

a. Disassembly. Refer to figure 7-3 and disas-

( 7 ) A frame that has only minor distortion

s e m b l e the frame, hood, and panels.

may be straightened and then reinforced by

w e l d i n g a suitable plate over the area. Weld

NOTE

c r a c k s and broken welds. Remove welding flux

This manual is set up in the order of logical sequ-

a n d inspect the area with a dye penetrant pro-

e n c e of disassembly and reassembly. Previous

cess.

c h a p t e r s , sections and paragraphs describe the

( 8 ) Replace all defective parts.

s e q u e n c e of removal, disassembly, and reassem-

c. Reassembly. Refer to figure 7-3 and reas-

bly of various major and minor components of the

s e m b l e the frame, hood, and panels.