CHAPTER 4 ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER-4

ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIAL

4-1. Inspecting and Servicing the Equipment

connecting battery charging receptacle to charging

a. Inspecting.

device.

(1) Inspect the packing list for missing

4-2. Installation

components.

a. General. The forklift truck is normally

(2) Inspect exterior surfaces for broken or

shipped as a complete unit, except for the battery.

dented parts, and for damaged painted surfaces.

Unloading Truck by Lifting.

Remove

(3) Inspect visible electrical cables, conduit

and hydraulic lines for cuts, breaks, or other damage.

blocking, strapping, chains and cables that secure the

(4) Inspect the controls and instruments for

forklift to the carrier. Attach a suitable lifting device and

breaks, cracks, bends or other defects.

remove the forklift from the carrier. Refer to figure 4-1 for

b. Servicing.

equipment tiedown.

(1) Service. Perform the daily preventive

WARNING

maintenance services described in paragraph 4-11.

Be sure to use a lifting device with a

(2) Lubrication. Lubricate the forklift truck

capacity of at least 10,000 pounds

in accordance with the current lubrication order (para

when lifting the forklift truck from the

3-2).

carrier. Do not allow the truck to

(3) Battery Service and testing.

swing or sway. Attach lifting device

(a) Test condition of fluid in battery

to lifting eyes only.

Failure to

cells with hydrometer.

observe this warning can result in

(b) Add distilled water as required.

serious injury or death of personnel.

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