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TM 10-3930-638-10
b. Starting the Forklift Truck (cont).
approximatelv 1000 to 1500 RPM until indi-
cator is off. If indicator is still on steadily
after five minutes, stop engine and check for
(9) Directional shifts can be made under full
power and/ or full speed conditions in first
cause.
speed forward to reverse or reverse to first
(12) If HYDRAULIC FILTER indicators illumi-
speed forward. Shifts from reverse should be
nated, continue operation and notify organiza-
made to first speed forward not to second or
tional maintenance at end of work shift.
third speed forward. Direct shifts from reverse
to second or third speed will adversely affect
clutch life.
NOTE
When operating on soft sand at slow speeds
(not exceeding 10 MPH), tire inflation
pressure may be decreased to 30 PSI for
improved traction.
CAUTION
When operating in excess of 10 MPH or on
hard surface terrain or roads, standard tire
c. Stopping the Forklift Truck.
inflation pressure of 45 PSI should be
maintained.
(1) Depress brake pedal to stop forklift truck.
(2) Place transmission direction selector in
neutral (N) position.
(3) Set parking brake by pulling parking brake
NOTE
lever towards you.
(4) Lower forks to ground by operating LIFT
When operating in high temperature
control lever.
conditions, additional cooling may be
(5) Before stopping engine, allow engine to run at
obtained by removing grille and towing bar
idle speed with no load for four or five minutes,
(notify organizational maintenance).
(6) Turn key in ignition switch to OFF position
to shut off engine.
(10) The declutch pedal can be used during opera-
tion in any speed range. Use the declutch pedal
d. Operating the Forklift.
to quickly raise the forks by depressing pedal
and depressing accelerator pedal to increase
(1) Adjusting Forks.
engine RPM. Depressing the declutch pedal
releases the driving clutch and applies the
(a) Lift end of fork to disengage locking lug
service brakes.
from notch in support,
(b) Slide fork to desired position and then lower
fork until lug is engaged in desired notch,
(11) Check TRANS TEMP indicator on instru-
ment panel. If indicator is flashing on and off
or on steadily, place transmission direction
selector in neutral and operate engine at
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