SECTION VI REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF ASSEMBLIES

TM 10-3930-623-12

SECTION VI

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF ASSEMBLIES

6-12. INSTALLATION.

6-1. GENERAL.

1. With engine cover lowered, position seat on

6-2. This section contains instructions for the removal

cover so attaching studs enter corresponding holes in

and installation of major assemblies of the fork lift truck

cover.

(see figure 6-1).

Minor repair and adjustment

2. Hold seat in position and raise cover to open

instructions related to removal and replacement are also

position.

given to the extent such work could be performed with

3. Install four nuts and washers on studs.

the tools and equipment normally available to the using

facility.

6-13. SHEET METAL.

6-3. In general the instructions are arranged for removal

6-14. The sheet metal used on the truck is subject to

of exterior parts and assemblies first thus giving access

minor repair to the extent of removing dents or

to interior assemblies. Instructions for removal of interior

deformations, and replacing defective latches. Follow

assemblies will assume that interfering external parts

conventional sheet metal repair practice in straightening

have been removed as far as necessary to proceed with

and refinishing.

Replace items damaged beyond

the next job to be done.

practical repair.

6-15. ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REMOVAL.

6-4. OVERHEAD GUARD.

Raise engine compartment cover (see figure 6-1) fully.

6-5. REMOVAL. Remove one large bolt, flat washer

Relieve the weight of the engine cover on the attaching

and lock washer entering each leg of the guard (see

parts at the bottom of the hinge arms which are now

figure 6-1) from below the point of attachment to the

supporting the cover. A small hoist or light line may be

frame and counterweight, and lift off the overhead guard.

attached to the overhead guard for this purpose.

Carefully pry torsion spring ears away from boss on

6-6. INSTALLATION. Position the overhead guard on

lower arms to release remaining torsion, remove nuts,

the truck, and align the threaded bore of at least one leg

washers and screws holding arms to frame bracket and

with the corresponding hole in the truck with a drift or

take cover and hinge arms from truck.

dowel to. Install one bolt, flat washer and lock washer at

this point but do not tighten. Repeat at other three legs,

6-16.

ENGINE

COMPARTMENT

COVER

and after all bolts are started in threads, tighten bolts.

INSTALLATION.

Support cover above mounting

brackets on frame, and position hinge arms to permit

installation of attaching screw, nuts and washers. Install

6-7. COUNTERWEIGHT.

all attaching parts in any convenient order, then tighten

6-8. REMOVAL. Arrange a hoist to relieve the weight

them after all are installed and hinge arms are aligned.

(one ton) of the counterweight on the attaching bolts,

With cover in fully raised position, pry ears of torsion

and remove three bolts, nuts, and washers which attach

spring into position under bosses on lower hinge arms.

the counterweight to the frame. Hoist counterweight free

Lower cover and verify proper operation and alignment

of frame.

of installation.

6-9. INSTALLATION. Position counterweight to frame

6-17. RADIATOR COVER REMOVAL. With engine

with suitable hoisting device, and attach to frame with

compartment cover raised, support radiator cover (see

three bolts, nuts, and washers.

figure 6-1) at the front end and remove the four button

head screws "which attach it to the top of the

counterweight.

6-10. SEAT ASSEMBLY.

6-11. REMOVAL.

6-18.

RADIATOR COVER INSTALLATION.

With

1. Raise engine compartment cover (see figure

engine compartment cover raised, align holes in radiator

6-1), and latch it in open position.

cover with corresponding holes in top of counterweight

2. from underside of cover, remove four nuts and

and install four button head screws.

washers which attach seat guide tails to cover. Seat

assembly can slow be lifted free of truck.

6-19. FLOOR PLATE REMOVAL.

1. Raise engine compartment cover and remove

the nuts, lock washers and plain wasters at the rear

corners of the floor plate.

6-1