TOPIC 1. CARRIAGES

TM 10-3930-644-14&P

TOPIC 1. CARRIAGES

Figure 1. Hook Type Carriage Assembly (Typical)

A. DESCRIPTION

REMOVAL (EXTRA-LIFT AND HIGH FREE LIFT

3,500 14,000 lb and ALL TRI-MAX)

The carriage assembly is a heavy duty structure of

welded steel, built to provide ultimate strength and

NOTE

visibility, with a minimum of overhang from the center of

If backrest is used, simply attach a

the drive wheels to the face of the forks. The carriage

properly rated hoist to top of

assemblies are of different types and include: adjustable

backrest, remove capscrews which

canted roller bearings (Fig 1),

attach backrest to carriage, and lift

backrest free of carriage.

An optional item used in conjunction with the carriage

assembly is the backrest. This assembly is a welded

CAUTION

metal frame which is attached to the carriage (in front of

Be certain overhead hoist is rated to

the uprights vertically), and serves to prevent loads from

safely support carriage assembly

resting against the mast when the mast is tilted back. It

weight.

also keeps loads from falling back onto the operator.

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