CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION - TM-10-3930-625-120022

TM 10-3930-625-12

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL

information and instructions on destruction of equipment

1-1. Scope

to prevent enemy use.

a. This manual contains instructions for operator

1-2. Forms and Records

and organizational maintenance personnel maintaining

Maintenance forms, records, and reports which are to be

the truck, forklift, Models FL-40- EE6550 and FL-40-

used by maintenance personnel at all maintenance

EE6250. Also included are descriptions of main units

levels are listed and prescribed by TM 38-750.

and their function in relation to other components.

b. Numbers in parentheses on illustrations

1-3. Reporting of Errors

indicate quantity. Numbers preceding nomenclature

Report of errors, omissions, and recommendations for

callouts on illustrations indicate the preferred

improving the publication by the individual user is

maintenance sequence.

encouraged. Reports should be submitted on DA Form

c. Refer to TM 740-90-1 (Administrative Storage

2028, Recommended Changes to Publications, and

of Equipment) for information and instructions on

forwarded direct to Commanding General, U.S. Army

organizational administrative storage.

Mobility Equipment Command, Attn:

AMSME-MPP,

d. Refer to TM 750-244-3 (Procedures for

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

Destruction of Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use) for

Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

the drive motor is provided when the driver leaves the

1-4. Description

seat. There is also a switch connected to the brake

The forklift truck is electrically powered by a self-

pedal to stop the drive motor when the brake is applied.

contained battery. The lift and tilt of the fork are

The SCR panel, fuses, contactors, and other electrical

hydraulically controlled. The forward and reverse speeds

parts are located in a steel control box. The box is

are controlled by a solid state stepless control called an

mounted directly in front of and below the operator's

SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier system. The entire

seat. Figures 1-1 and 1-2 give overall three-quarter

system is designed for safety by means of safety

views of the 100 inch and 180 inch forklift trucks.

switches attached to the seat mechanism and the

emergency stop button. An automatic power cut-off of

KEY to fig. 1-1:

1. Load, backrest

2. Overhead guard

3. Bolt, lockwasher and nut (4)

4. Rear wheel

5. Front wheel

6. Bolt and lockwasher (4)

1-1