CHAPTER 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - TM-10-3930-243-120063

CHAPTER

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

RECEIPT

MATERIAL

Section

SERVICE

UPON

2-1.

General

WARNING

always

tank,

When filling the fuel

T h i s section contains information on the servicing

provide a metal-to-metal contact be-

o f the equipment which is the responsibility of the

t w e e n the fuel tank and the container.

operator.

This will prevent a spark from being

2-2. Inspecting and Servicing the Equipment

generated as fuel flows over the metallic

Depreservation. Prepare the unit for in-

surface.

spection and operation as outlined on DA Form

( 4 ) Remove the batteries from the battery box

2 2 5 8 , attached on or near the operator's controls.

a n d fill the cells of the batteries with electrolyte,

b. Inspection. Make a thorough visual inspection

one-half of an inch above the plates. Check the

of the entire forklift truck for loose or missing

s p e c i f i c gravity of the electrolyte as prescribed in

mounting hardware, damaged and missing parts.

TM9-6140-200-15.

I n s p e c t oil lines, fuel lines and hydraulic lines for

WARNING

leaks. Correct all deficiencies or report the con-

D o not smoke or use an open flame in

ditions to direct support maintenance.

the vicinity when servicing the batteries.

Servicing.

Batteries generate hydrogen, a highly

(1) Perform the daily preventive maintenance

explosive gas.

services (para 3-4).

( 5 ) See that the cooling system contains the

( 2 ) Lubricate the forklift truck in accordance

proper antifreeze mixture in accordance with TB

w i t h the current lubrication order.

750-651.

( 3 ) Refer to appendix C and see that the fuel

( 6 ) Check hydraulic reservoir for correct fluid

tank is filled with the proper grade of fuel.

l e v e l in accordance with current lubrication order.

MOVEMENT TO

NEW

WORKSITE

Section

Il.

2-3. Dismantling for Movement

c a n be moved from one worksite to another under

its own power.

T h e forks and overhaul guard may b e r e m o v e d t o

reduce the overall dimensions of the truck for

2-5. Reinstallation After Movement

movement

Refer

condition to

carrier.

After movement by carrier to a new worksite,

organizational maintenance.

r e p o r t condition to organizational maintenance for

2-4. Movement

forks and overhead guard reinstallation.

T h e forklift truck is a completely mobile unit and

CONTROLS AND

INSTRUMENTS

Section

Ill.

2-7. Controls and Instruments

2-6. General

Refer to figure 2-1 for the purpose, normal reading

This

section

describes

the

various

controls

and

and location of all controls and instruments.

instruments and provides the operator sufficient

information to insure proper operation of the

forklift

truck.

2-1