Driving Truck

TM 10-3930-632-12

Figure 2-2. Operation Controls and Instruments

2-5.

Picking Up Load

2-4.

Driving Truck

a. Approach the load squarely and halt the

a. Start the engine (para 2-2). Accelerate the

truck. Move the tilt control lever (fig. 2-2) forward and

engine slightly and move the lift control lever (fig. 2-2)

bring the mast assembly to the vertical position. Raise

up and raise the forks to normal traveling position

or lower the forks to the proper height to pick up the

(approximately 8 to 10 inches above the working

load.

surface).

b. Move the truck forward until the forks are

b. Move the control lever back and tilt forks

positioned under the load. Make certain the forks are

toward the rear.

fully inserted in the pallet or under the load.

Move the direction shift lever from N

c. Apply and hold the brake to prevent the truck

(neutral) position to F (forward) or R (reverse) position,

from shifting position during the lifting operation.

depending upon the desired direction of travel.

d. Move the direction lever (fig. 2-2) to N

d. Place foot on the accelerator pedal and

(neutral).

release the parking brake lever. Gradually depress the

e. Move the lift control lever to the rear and

accelerator pedal until the truck begins to travel.

Continue to depress the accelerator pedal until safe

accelerate the engine to raise the load approximately 12

operating speed is attained. If the truck fails to move,

inches above ground level. Release the lift control

shut off the engine immediately and report this to

lever. Move the tilt control lever backward to tilt the

organizational maintenance.

forks backward. Release the lever and decelerate the

CAUTION

engine.

f. Move the direction shift lever from N (neutral)

Keep foot off brake pedal except for stopping

position to the proper position for the desired direction of

and inching operations. Riding the brake pedal

travel.

while traveling will result in transmission

g. Release the brake, depress the accelerator

overheating and wear caused by slipping of

selector clutch packs.

pedal, and move the load to the desired location.

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