Chapter 2. INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF TRUCK

2-1. Inspecting and Servicing the Equipment

Pay particular attention to sheet metal panels and

controls and instruments.

a. When a truck is received by the using organiza-

c. Remove tape, paper, and other packing mate-

tion it must be serviced to prepare it for operation.

rials. Remove forks from truck by removing strap-

The services required are described in paragraph 3-7.

ping and tie downs and install forks on carriage as

b. Carefully inspect the truck for any signs of dents

or damage that may have occurred during shipment.

INSTALLATION

1. RELEASE FORK LOCK BY TURNING POINT UP.

2. SLIDE FORK IN LINE WITH SLOT ON CAR-

RIAGE. LIFT FRONT OF FORK UP AND SLIDE

INTO POSITION.

3. TURN POINT OF FORK LOCK DOWN TO LOCK

FORK IN NOTCH ON CARRIAGE.

REMOVAL

1. TURN POINT UP TO RELEASE FORK LOCK.

2. SLIDE FORK IN LINE WITH SLOT ON CAR-

RIAGE. LIFT FRONT OF FORK UP AND RE-

MOVE FROM CARRIAGE.

ADJUSTMENT

1. RELEASE LOCK.

2. SLIDE FORK IN LINE WITH NOTCH AND LOCK

IN POSITION.

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Figure 2-1. Removing, installing, or adjusting carriage forks.

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