CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION - TM-10-3930-632-120010

TM 10-3930-632-12

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL

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Scope

and use of the truck by the enemy. Destroy the same

parts on all similar equipment to prevent enemy use

This manual is for your use in operating and maintaining

through cannibalization.

the Army Model MHE-229 Fork Lift Truck.

b. Methods.

(1) Controls. Smash all controls, including

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Maintenance Forms and Records

steering wheel.

Maintenance forms and records that you are required to

(2) Gasoline Engine. Pierce or smash cylinder

use are: DA Form 2408 (Equipment Log Assembly-

block. Damage crankshaft and camshaft.

Records), DA Form 2408-1 (Equipment Daily and

(3) Transmission and Differential. Pierce or

Monthly Log), DA Form 2408-5 (Equipment Modification

Record), DA Form 2408-9 (Equipment Control Record),

smash transmission and differential case.

(4) Steering Gear. Pierce or smash steering

DA Form 2408-10 (Equipment Component Register),

and DA Form 2408-14 (Uncorrected Fault Record).

gear housing.

(5) Wires, Cables, and Lines. Cut, rip out, or

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Reporting Errors and Recommending

otherwise destroy all wires, electrical cables, and fuel,

Improvements

oil, or water lines.

(6) Carburetor and Manifolds. Smash these

You can help improve this manual. If you find any

assemblies.

mistakes or if you know of a way to improve the

(7) Alternator, Distributor, Ignition Coil and

procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter or DA

Spark Plugs. Destroy these components by smashing.

Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications

(8) Radiator. Drive large holes through core

and Blank Forms) direct to: Commander, US Army

Tank-Automotive Command, ATTN: DRSTA-MB,

and tank. Break off drain cock.

(9) Battery. Break case and plates of battery.

Warren, MI 48090. A reply will be furnished to you.

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Equipment Serviceability Criteria

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Administrative Storage

This equipment is not covered by an ESC.

Preparation, care, and removal of equipment in

administrative storage will be in accordance with the

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Destruction of Army Materiel to Prevent

applicable requirements of TM 740-90-1 (Administrative

Enemy Use

Storage of Equipment).

a. General. Do not destroy the truck except on order of

proper authority, and demolish it only to prevent capture

Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

1-7.

Description

The truck has a rated capacity of 2000 pounds and is

a. General. The fork lift truck (fig. 1-1 and 1-2) is a

designed for high maneuverability and operation in

confined areas. The maintenance paragraphs of this

four cylinder gasoline engine driven, torque converter

manual contain detailed descriptions of the various

coupled, solid rubber tire-mounted unit. The fork lift

components of the truck.

truck utilized hydraulic power for its lift and tilt functions.

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