Figure 4-12. Stacking and Positioning

TM 10-3930-644-14&P

3. Positioning, Stacking, and Unloading

a. Drive the loaded lift truck to the stacking

area.

b. if possible, position the truck squarely in

front of the stock pile.

c. Check all low-hanging obstructions. Raise

the load with the mast tilted slightly each

(Fig 4-12).

Figure 4-13. Unpalletized Load Handling

c. Tilt the load slightly back.

d. To stack Unpalletized loads, position the

truck squarely in front of the stock pile.

Raise forks to proper level with the mast

tilted back.

Figure 4-12. Stacking and Positioning

e. Position load squarely over the stock pile,

d. With the load elevated, move the truck

then lower the forks slowly until they rest

slowly forward and position the load

on the stock.

squarely over the stock pile.

f. Tilt the load slightly forward and begin to

e. Stack loads squarely and evenly to make

back the truck.

Proceed carefully to

use of al' available space.

prevent damage to the load.

Stock piles should always be stable to

g. Withdraw the forks from the stack and

avoid injury to personnel and damage to

lower them to within 2-inches of the floor.

equipment or stock.

H. STOPPING THE TRUCK

f. Tilt the mast forward to vertical position

and lower the load slowly into position.

To bring the truck to a safe, smooth stop, apply gradual

pressure on foot brake pedal. When parking, pull back

g. Back lift truck slowly away from load to

hand brake lever, place shift lever in neutral, and lower

withdraw the forks.

forks to floor.

h. With the forks clear of the stock pile, lower

Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes before turning

them to within 2-inches of ground level

off ignition switch; this allows ft to cool gradually. Too

before proceeding.

rapid cooling of an extremely hot engine may warp

valves or even crack the manifold. After idling for a short

4. Unpalletized Loads

while, turn ignition key to OFF position. Key should

Special attachments are often used to handle

always be removed from the ignition switch to prevent

Unpalletized loads. If these attachments are not

unauthorized use of the truck.

available and the load must be stacked or

moved, proceed as follows:

I. DAILY CHECK LIST

Refer to the following Paragraph

for

detailed

a. Tilt the forts forward so their ties contact

explanation of each inspection.

the floor (r'9 4-13).

b. As carefully as possible, insert forks under

NO.

INSPECTIONS

DAILY

the load until the load is contacted by the

Steer Axle Stops

vertical fork faces

Overhead Guard

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