Check control panel indicators for proper indication

TM 10-3930-638-10

a. Starting the Engine (cont).

(13) Check control panel indicators for proper

indication:

(a) If oil pressure indicator is lit and if OIL

PRESS gage indication is abnormal, turn

engine off if OIL PRESS gage indication is

normal, continue operation and report indi-

cator abnormal indication to organizational

maintenance.

(b) If alternator indicator is lit, turn engine off

and check cause.

(3) Depress brake pedal.

(4) Release parking brake lever.

NOTE

If vehicle doesn't move in following steps,

push AXLE DISCONNECT lever inward.

(14) Operate engine at 1/3 throttle and no load for

five minutes allowing engine to warm before

(5) Move transmission direction selector

applying a load. If engine temperature indica-

to desired position.

tor lights, stop operation and allow engine to

(6) Move transmission speed selector to desired

idle. If indicator is still on after five minutes,

speed range.

turn engine off and check cause.

b. Starting the Forklift Truck.

(1) Operate LIFT control lever and raise forks no

less than 12 inches from ground.

(7) Release brake pedal and depress accelerator

pedal as required to move forklift truck and

accelerate to desired speed.

(8) When shifting from neutral to any speed range,

engine should beat idle speed. A shift to second

or third speed forward from first speed forward

can be made at full throttle, under load.

Downshift to first or second speed may be

made at full throttle, under load, providing

the vehicle is not exceeding maximum speed

(2) Place main switch lever on VEHICLE

attainable in lower speed.

LIGHTS switch in STOP LIGHT position.

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