ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

TM 10-3930-242-12

CHAPTER 4

ORGANIZATIONAL

MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Section

SERVICE

UPON

RECEIPT

MATERIAL

4-1. Inspecting New Equipment

body touched by electrolyte should be

washed with cold water immediately. For

a. Assure that the required tools, repair parts,

contact with fabrics, neutralize elec-

and other items troop installed or authorized are

trolyte using baking soda or household

included with the equipment.

ammonia in addition to washing with cold

b. Inspect the diesel engine and mounted com-

water.

ponents for damaged or missing items.

b. Remove vent fill caps on the batteries and fill

c. Inspect wiring, fuel and oil lines, radiator

each cell with distilled water to a level one half inch

hoses, fuel and hydraulic oil tanks, hydraulic system

above the tops of the plate separators.

piping, gages, instruments, and lights for missing,

c. Replace vent caps.

loose, broken, or damaged parts.

d. Apply a light coating of nonmetallic grease or

d. Inspect drain plugs, breathers, filter caps, and

petroleum jelly to the battery posts. Install battery

drain cocks for improper installation and damage.

cables. Tighten and cable terminals securely.

e. Inspect air and hydraulic hoses and lines and

e. Wipe the tops of the batteries and battery

electrical leads for cuts, breaks, or signs of

holddown hardware with a cloth moistened with

deterioration.

baking soda or ammonia solution to remove any

f. Correct deficiencies falling within the limits of

spilled acid. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.

organizational maintenance.

f. Insure that, all drain valves on the engine and

4-2. Servicing Equipment

radiator are closed. Fill the radiator with clean

water to a level 1 inches below the neck of the

a. Perform daily preventive maintenance as in-

radiator.

dicated in table 3-1.

NOTE

WARNING

When operating in temperatures below

Avoid contact with electrolyte. If elec-

freezing, use antifreeze in quantities

trolyte comes in contact with eyes, flush

indicated in table 2-1.

thoroughly and immediately with cold

g. Install and secure radiator cap.

water. Do not rub eyes. All parts of the

Section

II.

MOVEMENT TO A NEW WORKSITE

CAUTION

(a) Depending on the mode of shipment,

Height of equipment should be con-

height requirements, route, etc., it maybe nece ssary

sidered when shipping. The installation of

to remove ROPS prior to shipping.

the roll over protective structure (ROPS)

(b) Refer to paragraph 4-68 and remove

adds to the height which maybe damaged

ROPS.

by low overpasses, bridges, and other

(3) Mode of Shipment. Either railroad flat car or

structures.

low-boy trailer can be used to transport the forklift

truck over long distances. Secure the forklift truck

4-3. Preparation For Movement

to the traiIer or flat car and cover as required.

a. Local Movement. The forklift truck does not

4-4. Assembly After Movement

require special treatment for local relocation as it is

capable of moving short distances under its own

a. Refer to paragraph 4-74 and install side shift

power.

roller chain, cylinder, and forks.

b. Shipment.

b. If ROPS was removed prior to shipping, refer

(1) Disassembly. Remove side shift roller chain,

t o paragraph 4-68 and install ROPS after

cylinder, and forks. Refer to paragraph 4-75.

movement.

(2) Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS).

4-1