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2.15. Operation in Salt Water Area
give the engine one priming charge before engaging
t h e starter, Then proceed as in g above.
a. Keep all lubricating points wiped clean and
i. A l l o w  e n g i n e  t o  r e a c h  n o r m a l  o p e r a t i n g
well  lubricated,
temperature before applying load.
b. Keep all wiring and ignition terminals free of
corrosion.
2.13. Operation in Extreme Heat
c . Keep forklift truck as clean as possible.
a. Insure radiator filler cap seals properly. The
d. After operation is complete,
wash with fresh
boiling point of the coolant is raised as the system
water, Lubricate in accordance
with lubrication
p r e s s u r e is increased.
order.  C h e c k  a l l  g e a r  c a s e s
for  water  con-
b. Check coolant level frequently. Add coolant as
tamination. If contamination is
found (evidenced
n e c e s s a r y , Use standard ethylene glycol mixture as
by a milky color of lubricant) drain, flush and refill.
specified
in
TB750-651.
Operation
Under
Rainy
or
Humid
c. Remove all obstructions and foreign material
c o l l e c t e d on radiator fins and air passage.
Condition
d. Do not overfill fuel tank, Make sure all fuel
a . Keep fuel tank full at all times.
f i l t e r s are clean.
b. After operation, wash forklift truck to remove
e. R e m o v e e n g i n e s i d e p a n e l s .
mud.
f. Make sure air cleaner is cleaned and serviced
2.17. Operation at High Altitude
a. Keep a constant watch on the coolant level.
WARNING
A d d coolant as necessary.
Be
extremely  careful  when
removing
NOTE
t h e radiator filler cap of a hot engine,
The engine will operate with less performance at
R e l e a s e of pressure may cause violent
high altitudes,
boiling and serious injury to personnel.
b. During operation keep close watch on engine
2-14. Operation in Dusty or Sandy Area
instruments.
a. Clean all grease fittings.
2-18. Operation in Snow
b. L u b r i c a t e  i n
accordance
with
current
a. Keep  fuel  tanks  full  at  all  times.  Use
lubrication order.
precaution to keep snow away from filler when
c. Change engine oil and oil filter frequently.
s e r v i c i n g fuel tank.
d. Service air filter (para 3-8) often to give the
b. Clean all snow from operating controls.
e n g i n e proper air intake.
c. Clean all snow from steps.
e. Clean and service fuel filter (para 3-9).
Section
VI.
OPERATION
OF
AUXILIARY
MATERIAL
USED
IN
CONJUNCTION
WITH
THE
FORKLIFT
2-19. Fire Extinguisher (Dry Chemical Type)
(2)  Loosen  swivel valve coupling nut and
r e m o v e valve assembly from the used cylinder.
a. Description. The dry chemical type fire ex-
(3) Remove instruction band from the used
tinguisher is generally suitable for all types of fires,
cylinder.
e x c e p t fires involved with liquid oxygen generating
( 4 ) Place a new cylinder through instruction
equipment.
band.
b . Operation. To operate the fire extinguisher,
(5) Replace safety pin in the valve and seal pin
perform the following operations:
w i t h sealing wire.
( 1 ) Remove fire extinguisher from its location.
( 6 ) Attach valve assembly and tighten swivel
(2) Break seal by pulling safety pin from
coupling nut on new cylinder and replace fire
handle.
extinguisher
in
mounting
bracket.
( 3 ) Point horn at base of the fire.
(7)  Adjust  the  instruction  band  on  new
(4) Depress trigger for discharge and direct
cylinder to show maintenance and operating in-
s t r e a m of contents at base of the fire.
structions.
(5)  Replace
with
new
cylinder
immediately
b. Maintenance. Weigh fire extinguisher every
after use.
three months and replace the cylinder if gross
Extinguisher
Cylinder
Replacement
w e i g h t has decreased 4 ounces or more. Lubricate
and Maintenance
the cylinder neck threads with 1 drop of OE 30 oil
a. Replacement of Cylinder. To replace with new
before reassembly.
cylinder, perform the following operations:
(1) Press lever to release pressure from the old
cylinder.

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