Section III. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

Section III. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

3-7. Preventive Maintenance Services

3-6. General

To insure that the fork lift truck is ready for opera-

a. This paragraph contains a tabular listing of pre-

tion at all times, it must be inspected systematically

ventive maintenance services which must be per-

so that defects may be discovered and corrected be-

formed by organizational maintenance personnel at

fore they result in serious damage or failure. The

the indicated intervals.

necessary preventive maintenance checks and serv-

b. Table 3-1 lists preventive maintenance services

ices to be performed are listed and described in para-

in item numbers listed consecutively and indicate

graph 3-7. The item numbers indicate the sequence

the sequence of minimum requirements. The inter-

of minimum inspection requirements. Defects dis-

vals are listed under services to be performed by the

covered during operation of the unit will be noted for

operator and organizational maintenance personnel.

future correction, to be made as soon as operation

Columns indicate the item to be inspected, the proce-

has ceased. Stop operation immediately if a defi-

dure, and the paragraph reference in this manual

ciency is noted during operation which would damage

where the procedure is described.

the equipment if operation were continued. All defi-

ciencies and shortcomings will be recorded together

with the corrective action taken on DA Form 2404

at the earliest possible opportunity.

Table 3-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

Interval

A - After operation

B - Before operation

M - Monthly

D - During operation

W - Weekly

Q - Quarterly

Org.

Operator

Daily

Procedure

Item to be Inspected

Procedure

3-5

Check level on dipstick. Add oil if

Engine oil level

necessary.

3-33

Check fuel level indicated on gage. Add

Fuel level

fuel if necessary.

3-11

Check electrolyte level. Fill to 3/8 inch

Battery

above plates.

3-38

Check level and add coolant as necessary.

Radiator

3-11

Refill oil reservoir to level mark.

Engine air cleaner

2-1

Check horn for operation.

Horn

2-7

Inspect for proper operation.

Lights

2-16

Inspect for broken seal and correct

Fire extinguisher

pressure.

Check under truck for leaks. Report to

Leaks, general

organizational maintenance.

Check that all instruments indicate within

2-1

Instruments

within the required ranges.

Check that controls perform as required.

2-1

Controls

Check parking brake and service brake

2-7

Brakes

to assure safe operation.

Listen for unusual noises and check for

Unusual noises and

excessive vibration. If present. shut off

vibration

engine and report to organizational

maintenance.

3-33

Fill fuel tank.

Fuel level

3-53

Check oil level. Add oil as necessary.

Transmission

Check oil level. Add oil as required.

3-73

Hydraulic reservoir

Check for proper adjustment, inch

3-12

Fan belt

deflection between pulleys. Replace

worn, frayed or cracked belt.

3-47

Tighten loose cables, remove corrosion.

Battery

Fill to 3/8 inch above plates. Clean

vent holes in caps.

3-66

Remove imbedded material, check for

Tires

gouges and other damage.

3-3