CHAPTER 3 OPERATOR/CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

TM 10-3930-632-12

CHAPTER 3

OPERATOR/CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

3-1.

General Lubrication Information

material to mix with the lubricants. Keep all lubrication

equipment clean and ready for use.

This paragraph contains lubrication

b. Cleaning. Keep all external parts not

instructions which are supplemental to, and not

requiring lubrication clean of lubricants.

Before

specifically covered in, the Lubrication Order LO 10-

lubricating the equipment, wipe all lubrication points free

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b. Use only the lubricants specified in the

of dirt or grease. Clean all lubrication points after

lubrication to prevent accumulation of foreign matter.

lubrication order. Carefully follow instructions given on

c. Points of Lubrication. Service the lubrication

the lubrication order to assure proper operation of the

points at proper intervals as illustrated in the lubrication

equipment.

order.

3-2.

Detailed Lubrication Information

a. General. Keep all lubricants in closed

containers and store in a clean, dry place away from

external heat. Allow no dust, dirt, or other foreign

Section II. OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

3-4.

Preventive Maintenance Checks and

3-3.

General

Services

Preventive

maintenance

detecting/correcting

a. Do your (B) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

problems before they happen, or fixing little problems

before they become big problems. Table 3-1 contains a

just before you operate the equipment. Pay attention to

list of preventive maintenance checks and services to

the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.

b. Do your (D) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

be performed by operator/crew. Attention to these

checks and services will increase the useful life of the

during operation. (During operation means to monitor

fork lift truck, but every possible problem cannot be

the fork lift truck while it is actually being used).

c. Do your (A) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

covered in the PMCS. You need to be alert for anything

that might cause a problem.

right after operating the equipment. Pay attention to the

CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.

3-3.1. Maintenance Forms and Records.

Do your (W) WEEKLY PREVENTIVE

Every mission begins and ends with the paperwork.

MAINTENANCE weekly.

There isn't much of it, but you have to keep it up. The

Do your (M) MONTHLY PREVENTIVE

forms and records you fill out have several uses. They

MAINTENANCE once a month.

f. If something doesn't work, troubleshoot it with

are a permanent record of the services, repairs, and

modifications made on your equipment. They are

the instructions in this manual or notify your supervisor.

reports to organizational maintenance and to your

Always

your

PREVENTIVE

commander. And they are a checklist for you when you

MAINTENANCE in the same order, so it gets to be a

want to know what is wrong with the equipment after its

habit. Once you've had some practice, you'll spot

last use, and whether those faults have been fixed. For

anything wrong in a hurry.

h. If anything looks wrong and you can't fix it,

the information you need on forms and records, see TM

38-750.

write it on your DA Form 2404. If you find

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