Chapter I. INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL

used by maintenance personnel at all maintenance

1-1. Scope

levels are listed in, and prescribed by, TM 38-750.

This manual contains instructions for the use of direct

1-3. Reporting of Errors

support and general support maintenance personnel

maintaining the fork lift truck (Allis-Chalmers Model

Report of errors, omissions, and recommendations for

FP60-24PS) as allocated by the Maintenance Allocation

improving this publication by the individual user is

Chart.

It provides information on equipment

encouraged. Reports should be submitted on DA Form

maintenance which is beyond the scope of the tools,

2028, (Recommended Changes to Publications) and

equipment, personnel, or supplies normally available

forwarded direct to Commanding General, U.S. Army

at organizational maintenance.

Mobility Equipment Command, ATTN: AMSME-MPP,

4300 Goodfellow Boulevard, St. Louis, Mo. 63120.

1-2. Forms and Records

Maintenance forms, records and reports which are to be

Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

Fuel feed ............................. Mechanical pump is a cam-

1-4. Description

shaft operated valve and

A general description of the fork lift truck is contained in

diaphragm type

TM 10-3930-618-10. A more detailed description of

Air cleaner ........................... Oil bath type

specific components and assemblies is contained in the

Ignition................................. Battery and distributor.

applicable sections of this manual. Detailed description

distributor gap 0.022 in.

of components and assemblies are provided in the

Oil pump:

applicable maintenance paragraphs of this manual.

Type .................................... Gear

Pressure .............................. 70-90 psi (pound per square

1-5. Tabulated Data

inch) relief valve bypass

a. Identification. The major identification plates of the

Valves ................................ Rotator type

fork lift truck are located and described in TM 10-3930-

Valve clearance:

618-20.

Intake (cold) ..................... 0.012 in.

b. Tabulated Data.

Exhaust (cold) ................. 0.014 in.

(1) Engine assembly.

Intake (hot) ...................... 0.010 in.

Manufacturer .....................Allis-Chalmers

Exhaust (hot) .................. 0.012 in.

Model..................................6MB230

Hydraulic Pump Specifications:

Type....................................OHV (overhead valve)

Primary flow ..................... 2 to 3 GPM (gallons per

Number of cylinders ...........6

minute)

Piston stroke.......................4 1 / 8 inches

Secondary flow.................... 18 to 19 GPM

Bore ....................................3 7/16 inches

RPM (Revolutions per

Compression ......................7.3:1

minute) ............................. 2200

Piston displacement ...........230 cubic inches

PSI (Pounds per

Firing order .........................1-5-3-6-2-4

square inch) .................. 2000

Governed speed .................2200 rpm (revolutions per

Primary flow relief:

minute) under load

Valve set at ..................... 1600 100 PSI

Idle speed ...........................500 rpm

(2) Torque converter and transmission.

S.A.E. rated horsepower (HP)

Manufacturer ............ Allis-Chalmers

Maximum @ 2200 rpm..... 55.0 hp

(3) Clutch assembly.

Intermittent @ 2200 rpm .. 49.5 hp

Manufacturer ...................... Allis-Chalmers

Continuous @ 1800 rpm .. 36 hp

(4) Generator.

Lubrication ..........................Forced feed main and con-

Manufacturer ....................... Delco-Remy

necting rod bearings with oil

(5) Starter motor.

filter

Manufacturer ....................... Delco-Remy

Cooling system ...................Pressure-type radiator, with

(6) Distributor.

fan and water pump

Manufacturer ....................... Delco-Remy

Electrical system.................12 V dc (volts, direct current)

(7) Fuel pump.

Manufacturer .................... AC Spark Plug Div of General

Motors Corp

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