Frame, Hood and Panels - TM-10-3930-634-340232

TM 10-3930-634-34

(4) Inspect all small parts and hardware for wear,

enclose the components of the forklift truck that are

cracks and other damage.

mounted in the frame under their protective cover.

(5) Inspect the hood and panels for dents, cracks

7-5. Frame, Hood and Panels

and other damage.

(6) Straighten minor dents in the hood or panels

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

and weld cracks.

the frame, hood and panels.

(7) A frame that has only minor distortion maybe

b. Cleaning and Inspection.

straightened and then reinforced by welding a suitable

(1) Clean all parts thoroughly, using solvent

plate over the area. Weld cracks and broken welds. Re-

P-D-680 or equal.

move welding flux and inspect the area by a dye pene-

(2) Remove rust with a wire brush.

trant process.

(3) Inspect the frame for distorted or twisted

(8) Replace all defective parts.

areas or areas where the steel channel sections have

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

collapsed or crimped, Inspect for broken welds or

the frame, hood and panels.

cracks or other damage.