Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

TM 10-3930-627-12

Clutch Apply pressure to the applied clutch, permitting

picking up certain types of load, and IN (when moved

clutch slippage for close quarter inching operations.

rearward) for security in carrying a load.

(2) Further pedal travel dumps all Clutch

2-7. Instrument Panel (fig. 1-6)

Apply pressure, effectively neutralizing the transmission

a. Ignition Switch. Turns on ignition and

even if the selector is in a Drive position. The operator

energizes dash instruments.

can then inch in under a load, pick it up without shifting to

b. Starter Switch Button. When pressed, will

neutral, and take it away with minimum operation of

energize the starter, provided:

controls. Further pressure on the pedal beyond inching

(1) Ignition is on.

applies the brakes.

(2) Engine is not running.

f. Shift Lever. This lever is used to shift the

(3) Transmission lever is in NEUTRAL.

transmission

into

FORWARD,

NEUTRAL,

c. Light Switch. Operates spotlight and taillight.

REVERSE. Design of the transmission permits power

d. Hourmeter. Records and displays total

shifting between FORWARD and REVERSE at any

engine operating time on dial.

speed, without using brakes, if the operation being

e. Fuel Gage. Shows fuel quantity in tank when

performed requires it.

ignition is on. Scale, E - 1/4 - 1/2 - 3/4 F.

g. Hoist Control Lever. With the truck engine

f. Ammeter. Shows current flow to battery (+c

running, drawing this lever rearward directs hydraulic

from alternator when charging or from battery (except

pressure to the hoist cylinder to raise the forks. In center

starter current) when current demand exceeds alternator

position, the hoist cylinder is locked in whatever position

output. Scale: -50, -0, +50 amperes. Indication depends

it was at the time the control was placed in that position.

on engine speed, battery charge, electrical load.

Moving the lever forward releases the hydraulic fluid in

g. Engine Temperature. Shows engine head

the hoist cylinder to permit lowering the forks by gravity.

temperature in degrees F. Normal steady state reading,

The control can be manipulated by the operator to select

1600F-1800F. Scale, 1000F--212F.

the rate of raising or lowering as desired.

h. Engine Oil Pressure. Shows pressure of

h. Tilt Control Lever. When moved forward, this

lubricating oil when engine is running. Normal reading,

control tilts the uprights and forks OUT to facilitate

engine warmed up, 20-40 psi at governed speed, 7-10

psi at idle.

Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

h. To stop engine, turn off ignition switch.

2-8. Starting the Fork Lift Truck

Perform daily preventive maintenance

2-9. Operating Procedures and Techniques

a. Shifting. Shifting from forward to reverse or

services (table 3-1).

b. Position shift lever in NEUTRAL (center of

reverse to forward is accomplished by moving the

fore and aft travel) position. Shift lever must be in

transmission shift lever in the direction the operator

NEUTRAL to close neutral safety switch and complete

wishes to travel. The vehicle can be power shifted from

starter circuit.

forward to reverse or vice versa. It is not necessary to

c. Draw out engine choke control fully, unless

bring the truck to a complete stop to perform forward-

reverse shifting operation.

engine is warm.

b. Service Brakes and Inching Control. Inching

d. Turn on ignition switch (fig. 1-6).

e. Press starter button instrument housing to

control provides a method of partially or completely

disengaging engine power from the drive axle to obtain

crank engine until it starts, while holding throttle slightly

high engine rpm for rapid lifting speeds while inching the

open with accelerator pedal.

vehicle. Two service brake pedals, on a common shaft

f. As soon as engine starts, push choke control

and located for either left or right foot operation operate

back in as far as possible without causing rough running

the inching valve. The operator can use his left foot for

of the engine. As the engine warms up, return choke

operating the inching control and brake, and his right foot

control to fully IN position. It is required only in starting

to accelerate the engine for high speed lifting. The first

and when cold, and possibly during engine warm-up.

part of the brake pedal stroke controls inching.

Note. If engine cannot be started in fifteen

Depressing pedal reduces oil pressure to the clutches.

seconds of cranking effort, discontinue trying to start it

Further depressing of the pedal cuts off oil pressure and

and determine the reason for failure to start.

actuates the service brakes.

g. When the engine starts, note that oil pressure

gage on instrument cluster indicates at least 35 pounds

pressure. If pressure is low or erratic, stop engine

immediately and check oil level.

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