Section XVI EXHAUST SYSTEM

TM 10-3930-632-12

Section XVI EXHAUST SYSTEM

4-57. General

4-58. Exhaust Muffler and Piping

a. Removal and Disassembly.

The exhaust system conducts the exhaust gases from

the engine through an exhaust pipe, muffler, and

(1)

Support the weight of the

tailpipe, and then discharges them to the atmosphere.

counterweight with a hoist and remove the bolts that

Since the muffler and tailpipe are mounted behind the

secure the counterweight to the truck. Lift up and pull

radiator, the engine cooling fan helps to circulate the

out on the counterweight to remove it.

gases away from the truck. The exhaust muffler

(2) Remove and disassemble the exhaust

dampens the exhaust noises by directing the flow

pipe, muffler, and tailpipe as shown in figure 4-41.

through a series of internally installed baffles. The

exhaust muffler is mounted inside the counterweight

which is mounted on the back of the truck to

counterbalance loads placed on the truck forks.

Figure 4-41. Exhaust System, Removal and Installation

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