TOPIC 2. PREPARING NEW TRUCK FOR SERVICE

TM 10-3930-644-14&P

TOPIC 2. PREPARING NEW TRUCK FOR SERVICE

Your Allis-Chalmers lift truck is generally shipped with

octane rating of 89. The fuel tank filler is equipped with

the fuel system drained, the cooling system filled with

a protecto-seal cap to guard against fire hazards, theft,

antifreeze, the crankcase filled to correct oil level, and

and tampering.

the truck completely lubricated.

Because shipping

procedures may vary, it is imperative that the following

E. LUBRICATION

checks be performed before placing the truck in service.

Be sure truck has been thoroughly lubricated. Check all

A. INSPECT UPON DELIVERY

lubrication points as shown in the LUBRICATION AND

SERVICE GUIDE.

For your protection, make a thorough inspection of the

vehicle immediately upon delivery. In case of damage or

F. BATTERY

any shortage, notify transit agent at once and have

delivering carrier make a notation on the freight bill of

A 12-volt battery is located in a swing-out .tray below the

lading.

operator's seat inside the right side panel. Keep cells

filled to the bottom of the filler holes with clean distilled

B. ENGINE OIL

water.

Check oil level in crankcase. Withdraw dipstick and

G. POWER SHIFT TRANSMISSION

wipe clean; reinsert all the way and then remove it for a

true reading.

Remove floor plate and with the parking brake set and

transmission in NEUTRAL, start and run engine for a few

minutes until transmission fluid operating temperature is

CAUTION

obtained.

Stop engine and immediately check

Do not check oil level while engine is

transmission fluid level with the dipstick.

running.

H. DIFFERENTIAL

NOTE

All units are shipped with a

With vehicle on a level surface, remove plug from front

preservative-type oil in the engine

of axle housing. Oil should be level with lower edge of

crankcase.

This oil should be

plug hale.

drained immediately and replaced

with the proper oil.

Refer to

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS for

correct oil to use.

With the truck on a level surface, lift cylinder vertical, and

with lift plunger retracted, turn off the engine and check

C. COOLING SYSTEM

oil level in the hydraulic reservoir. Oil should be to the

level shown on the dipstick. The dipstick is located at

Make certain the cooling system is filled with clean fresh

the top of the reservoir, inside the right hand panel.

water, or permanent type antifreeze.

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

All units are shipped from the factory with the cooling

The brake master cylinder is located under the floor

system protected to -30 F, or lower, with permanent

plate on the right side of the truck. It should be filled to

antifreeze.

3/8" from bottom of filler neck.

D. FUEL TANK

K. AIR CLEANER

Check fuel gauge on instrument panel and make sure

The air cleaner, which is mounted inside the engine

the tank is full. If it is not, fill the tank with the proper

compartment, is a dry element type cleaner with

fuel. Use regular grade gasoline that has a minimum

replaceable cartridge.

Check tightness of all

connections.

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