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CAUTION
TM
10-3930-643-10
2-23.
OPERATION IN UNUSUAL WEATHER.-Continued
(4) Air cleaner.
Check and clean air precleaner at closer than normal
intervals. Check air cleaner indicator frequently. Notify organizational
maintenance if the red indicator fills the indicator viewing window.
(5) At halt or parking.
Park the forklift in a shaded area, if possible.
c. Rainy or Humid Conditions.
(1) General.
Protect vehicle from moisture. Keep operators compartment
as dry as possible. Do not operate an open ROPS forklift under these condi-
tions, unless necessary.
(a) When parking an open ROPS vehicle,
the operator compartment should
be protected or the forklift parked under shelter.
(b) Parking on a raised or elevated area is recommended.
(2) Fuel system.
Keep fuel tank full to cut down on water collecting in
the fuel tank.
When adding fuel in rainy conditions,
the fuel tank filler opening should be
protected.
(3)
Lubrication.
Lubricate according to LO 10-3930-643-12.
2-24.
OPERATION IN DUSTY OR SANDY AREAS.
a. General. Sand and dust are abrasive and can cause wear on many parts of
the vehicle. Airborne sand and dust can clog the radiator and air cleaner.
b.
Cooling System. Be sure you check the radiator frequently and keep air
passages open. If coolant level is low, notify organizational maintenance.
c. Air Cleaner.
Inspect and clean precleaner frequently. Check air cleaner
indicator at closer than normal intervals. Notify organizational maintenance if
red indicator fills the indicator viewing window.
d.
Lubrication.
Lubricate according to LO 10-3930-643-12. Lubricate at
more frequent intervals. Take special care cleaning fittings and lubrication
openings. Keep dust and dirt out of lubricants.
e. Tire Pressure.
When operating the forklift on soft sand at slow speeds,
the tire inflation pressure may be decreased to 40 psi in the front tires and
25 psi in the rear tires.
Refer
to
organizational
maintenance.
After completing operation in sandy terrain the tire air
pressure must be returned to normal (50 psi) before
resuming work on average or hard surface.
Refer to
organizational
maintenance.
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