Detailed Lubrication Information

TM 10-3930-632-12

4-8.

Detailed Lubrication Information

measured on a dipstick (fig. 3-3) that is installed on the

a. General. Keep all lubricants in closed

filler cap on the top front of the axle housing.

(2) To check the transmission fluid level,

containers and store in a clean, dry place away from

put the direction shift lever in neutral and start the

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

engine. Run the engine for approximately four minutes.

material to mix with the lubricants. Keep all lubrication

Stop the engine and remove the filler cap and dipstick

equipment clean and ready for use.

b. Cleaning. Keep all external parts not

(fig. 3-3) from the top front of the axle housing. Check

the fluid level on the dipstick. If necessary, fill to the

requiring lubrication clean of lubricants.

Before

FULL mark on the dipstick, using the transmission fluid

lubricating the equipment, wipe all lubrication points free

specified in the lubrication order.

of dirt and grease. Clean all lubrication points after

(3) Install the filler cap and dipstick.

lubrication to prevent accumulation of foreign matter.

c. Points of Lubrication. Service the lubrication

Recheck fluid level.

(4) To change the transmission fluid, run

points at proper intervals as illustrated in the lubrication

the truck to warm the fluid to operating temperature.

order.

d. Engine Oil Service.

Drain the fluid by removing the transmission drain plug

and differential drain plug at the bottom of the truck.

(1) To check the engine oil level, unlatch

CAUTION

and swing out the right engine side panel and swing out

Do not use flushing compound to flush the

the battery tray. Use the dipstick (fig. 3-1) to check the

transmission.

engine oil level. To add oil, remove the engine oil filler

(5)

Change the transmission oil filter

cap and pour oil as required into the filler opening.

element to coincide with transmission fluid change.

Check oil level frequently, since oil consumption may

When the transmission fluid is drained, remove the

increase.

transmission oil filter element (fig. 4-60) and install a

(2) The oil may require changing more

new element and gasket, tightening hand tight only.

frequently than usual because of contamination by

(6) Reinstall the drain plugs and refill the

dilution and increased sludge formation under cold

transmission through the filler hole at the top front of the

weather operation conditions.

differential housing. Fill until the level is to the FULL

(3) Change the engine oil filter element

mark on the dipstick of the filler cap and dipstick (fig. 3-

(fig. 4-47) to coincide with engine oil changes. This is a

3). Run the engine at fast idle with the direction shift

spin-off filter. Turn counterclockwise to remove it from

lever in neutral. Recheck the transmission fluid level

the filter base. Install the new filter and gasket,

and add to bring level to the FULL mark.

tightening hand tight only.

e. Transmission Service.

(1)

The transmission fluid level is

Section V. ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

4-9.

General.

4-10.

Organizational Preventive Maintenance

Checks and Services

Preventive

maintenance

detecting/correcting

a. Perform the checks and services at the

problems before they happen, or fixing little problems

before they become big problems. Table 4-1 contains a

intervals shown in the table 4-1.

list of preventive maintenance checks and services to

(1) Do the (Q) checks and services once

be performed by organizational maintenance personnel.

each three months.

Attention to these checks and services will increase the

(2) Do the (S) checks and services twice a

useful life of the fork lift truck, but every possible

year, or each six months.

problem cannot be covered in the PMCS, so you need

(3) Do the (A) checks and services once

to be alert for anything that might cause a problem. If

each year.

anything does look wrong, and you can't fix it, write it on

(4) Do the (B) checks and services once

a DA Form 2404 and report it to your supervisor. Be

each two years.

sure to record any corrective action.

(5) Do the (H) checks and services at the

hour interval listed.

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