Chapter 3. OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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CHAPTER 3

OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS

issued with or authorized for the fork lift truck are listed in

3-1. Equipment

the basic issue items list, appendix C.

Publications, equipment and operating supplies

Section II. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

to lack of lubrication. Report loss of engine oil pressure,

3-2. General

unusual noises, sticking of lift mechanism and like

The lubrication of the truck is the responsibility of

conditions immediately to the proper authority.

organizational maintenance personnel of the using

organization.

3-3. Operator Responsibilities

The operator must be alert to signs of problems due

Section III. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND CHECKS

would damage the equipment if operation were

3-4. General

continued. All deficiencies and shortcomings will be

To insure that the truck is ready for operation at all times,

recorded with the corrective action taken on DA Form

it must be inspected systematically, so that defects may

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be discovered and corrected before they result in serious

3-5. Daily Preventive Maintenance Services

damage or failure. Defects discovered during operation

of the truck shall be noted for future correction, to be

Table 3-1 is a tabulated listing of preventive maintenance

made as soon as operation has ceased. Stop operation

services which must be performed by the operator.

immediately if trouble is noted during operation which

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