Driving With a Load

TM 10-3930-632-12

CAUTION

(neutral position). Move the tilt control lever forward to

tilt the forks forward until the load is aligned with tier.

Do not keep the lift carriage-loaded or unloaded-

(5) Move the lift control lever forward and

elevated for long periods. Always lower the load

carefully lower the load into position on the tier.

to the ground during waiting periods. Do not

Continue to lower the forks until they can be easily

hold hydraulic control levers in operating

withdrawn from the pallet.

positions after limit of travel has been reached.

(6) Move the direction shift lever to R

This will result in overheating of the hydraulic

(reverse) position. Release the brake and slowly back

fluid.

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Driving With a Load

the truck away from the tiered stack until the forks are

clear.

a. For maximum stability of load and truck,

(7) Move the lift control lever forward to

drive with load as low as possible, still maintaining floor

lower the forks into normal traveling position (8 to 10

clearance.

b. Tilt mast column back.

inches above surface).

b. Depositing Load in Storage Area.

c. Drive forward on upgrades, and drive in

(1) Carefully drive up to the position at

reverse for downgrades.

d. For better vision, drive backwards with bulky

which the load is to be deposited. Depress the braking

and inching pedal (fig. 2-2) to halt the truck.

loads.

(2) Maintain brake pressure and move the

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Depositing Load

direction shift lever (fig. 2-2) to N (neutral) position.

(3) Move the tilt control lever forward and

a. Depositing Load on Tiered Stack.

bring the mast assembly to the vertical position.

(1) Move the lift control lever to the rear

(4) Move the lift control lever forward and

and accelerate the engine until the load reaches the

carefully lower the load to the ground. Continue to lower

desired height above the tier.

the forks until they can be easily withdrawn from the

(2) Drive the truck forward until the load is

load.

above its resting place. To slowly maneuver the truck

(5) Place the direction shift lever in R

forward, use the inching pedal. High engine speed is

(reverse) position. Release the brake and slowly back

needed for this operation.

the truck away from the deposited load.

(3) Apply and hold the brake.

(4) Move the direction shift lever to N

Section II. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

2-8.

Operation in Extreme Cold (Below 0F

b. Check fan belt tension frequently to assure

(-18 C))

that there is no belt slippage. Belt slippage decreases

a. Make sure the antifreeze solution is correct

the efficiency of the fan and water pump. Refer to

paragraph 4-38 for belt tightening adjustment.

for the lowest temperature expected. See table 3-2.

c. Keep external parts of the radiator clean and

b. Inspect the cooling system. Correct or report

free from foreign matter which could restrict heat

any leaks.

c. Keep batteries fully charged. After adding

transfer and air flow.

d. Check the battery electrolyte level frequently

water to batteries, run the engine for at least one hour.

d. Keep fuel tank full when not in operation.

to assure that it is at required level. Add distilled or

e. Drain and service the fuel filter (para 4-26).

demineralized water to the tops of the split rings, if

f. Lubricate in accordance with the Lubrication

necessary.

Order LO 10-3930-632-12.

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Operation in Sandy or Dusty Areas

g. Allow the engine to reach normal operating

a. Service the engine air cleaner and the

temperature before applying load.

crankcase breather more frequently to keep dust and

2-9.

Operation in Extreme Heat

dirt from entering the engine.

b. Increase the frequency of service of the fuel

a. Maintain the required coolant level in the

filter.

radiator.

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