CHAPTER 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - TM-10-3930-634-120013

TM 10-3930-634-12

CHAPTER 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. OPERATION UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS

CAUTION

If equipment fails to operate, refer to troubleshooting procedures in chapter 3.

2-1. General

2-2. Controls and Instruments

a. The instructions in this section are published for

This paragraph describes the various controls and in-

the information and guidance of the personnel respon-

struments and provides the operator/crew sufficient in-

sible for the operation of the forklift truck.

formation to insure proper operation of the forklift

truck. Refer to figure 2-1 for the purpose, normal read-

WARNING

ing and location of all controls and instruments.

When climbing into the driver's seat, be

careful not to bump head on roll over protec-

2-3. Starting

tive structure.

a Preparation for Starting

b. The operator must know how to perform every

(1) Perform the before operation preventive main-

operation of which the forklift is capable. This section

tenance check and services (table 3-1).

gives instructions on starting and stopping the forklift

(2) Lubricate the forklift as specified in the cur-

truck, operation of the forklift, and on coordinating the

rent lubrication order.

basic motions to perform the specific tasks for which

b. Starting.

the equipment is designed. Since nearly every job pre-

NOTE

sents a different problem, the operator may have to

Starting circuit is operative only when

vary given procedures to fit the individual job.

the Forward-Neutral-Reverse control

lever is in neutral.

c. The outside steering radius of the forklift is 30 feet

in cramp mode and 43 feet in the two-wheel steer

CAUTION

mode. Drift is 20 in crab mode. If steering difficulty is

Continue only if there is no apparent loss

of hydraulic oil and no unusual noise

encountered in the cramp or crab modes of steering, it

from the hydraulic pump.

may be feasible to continue operation in the two-wheel

steer mode.

Refer to figure 2-2 and start the forklift.

2-1