CHAPTER 4 ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER 4

ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIAL

4-1.

Inspecting and Servicing Equipment

a. Inspection.

(1) Check the exterior of the forklift truck for

loosely mounted or damaged components. Tighten

loose mounting bolts. Report any damage to the

proper authority.

(2) Check the truck for leaks.

Tighten leaking

hoses or fittings.

(3) Check all engine components for secure

mounting and for damage that occurred during shipping.

Tighten loose mounting bolts. Report any damage to

the proper authority.

b. Service.

(1) Remove all protective tape and any

preservatives which were used to protect the equipment

during shipment.

(2) Check the coolant level in the radiator; if

necessary, add coolant to the required level. Refer to

table 2-1 for antifreeze mixture requirements.

(3) Check the level of the engine lubricating oil; if

the level is at or below the ADD mark on the dipstick

add oil until the level reaches the FULL mark on the

dipstick.

(4) Check the oil level in the hydraulic reservoir;

add oil until the level reaches the FULL mark on the

dipstick.

Figure 4-1. Battery connections.

(5) Check the oil level in the transmission and

d. Remove the fire extinguisher from the package.

add as necessary, refer to paragraph 3-2 f.

Open the clamps and remote the extinguisher from the

bracket. Mount the bracket behind the driver's seat and

on top of the engine compartment.

Fasten the

4-2.

Installation

Separately

Packed

extinguisher to the bracket.

Components

e. Since this is a mobile piece of equipment, no

a. Remove the packages containing the battery

additional installation or setting-up instructions are

electrolyte that are taped to the engine compartment.

required.

b. Remove the caps from the battery.

Fill the

battery cells to the tops of the split rings.

using

the electrolyte that was packed separately.

c. Connect the battery cables to the corresponding

battery posts as shown in figure 4-1.

Section II. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT

4-3.

Tools and Equipment

4-4.

Special Tools and Equipme nt

No basic issue tools or repair parts are issued or

No special tools or equipment are required to perform

authorized for use on the truck.

the organizational maintenance on the truck.

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