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TM 10-3930-671-10
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1.
INTRODUCTION.
a.
Purpose
of
This
Manual.
This
is
a
supplemental manual designed to provide information
concerning operation and maintenance not already
covered in vendor manuals for the M483, 4000 lb Forklift
Truck, hereafter referred to as the truck, manufactured
by Clark Material Handling Company, Lexington, KY,
Model GPX 25E Diesel (See Figure 1-1). This manual
contains the following:
(1)
Chapter
1
-
Introduction
and
General
Information: General information about the
make-up of this manual, including a general
description of the truck and a specifications
table.
(2)
Chapter
2
-
Operating
Instructions:
Instructions for operation of the truck. When
relevant procedures are presented in a vendor
manual, that manual will be referenced.
(3)
Chapter
3
-
Operator
Maintenance:
Instructions for preventive maintenance are
presented in this chapter. When relevant
procedures are presented in a vendor manual,
that manual will be referenced.
(4)
Chapter
4
-
Operator
Troubleshooting:
Instructions
for
step-by-step
procedures
to
identify,
locate,
and
isolate
equipment
malfunctions are presented in this chapter.
(5)
Appendices - Army-Specific and Vendor
Information:
Vendor
material
is
tabularly
arranged as appendices to this manual.
b.
Function of This Manual. This manual
provides instructions, illustrations, and associated data
for operations and operator maintenance. This manual
shall enable an average journeyman to operate and
maintain the truck.
c.
WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS,
and
NOTES.
Warnings, cautions, and notes used in this manual are
defined as:
(1)
A
"warning"
identifies
an
operation
or
maintenance
procedure,
practice,
condition,
statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed,
could result in damage to, or destruction of,
equipment, and/or injury or loss of life.
(2)
A
"caution"
identifies
an
operation
or
maintenance
procedure,
practice,
condition,
statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed,
could result in damage to, or destruction of,
equipment.
(3)
A "note" highlights an essential operation or
maintenance procedure, condition, or statement.
1-2.
CAPABILITIES.
The truck is a 4-wheeled vehicle of material handling
equipment capable of lifting palletized and certain loose
loads, when appropriate, up to a maximum weight of
4000 lb (1814.4 kg). Over smooth and level surfaces,
the truck can reach a maximum speed of 12 mph (19.3
kph) unloaded and 11.3 mph (18.1 kph) with a full load,
when safety conditions merit.
1-3.
DESCRIPTION.
Single wheels in front of truck provide stability and
ruggedness.
Safety
equipment
consists
of
an
automotive horn operable from steering wheel. Two
floodlights on the overhead guard help illuminate the
area in front of the truck while two floodlights in the back
of the overhead guard illuminate the area behind truck.
A brake light at the back of truck illuminates whenever
the brake or inching pedal is depressed.
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