TOPIC 1. COUNTERWEIGHT AND FRAME

TM 10-3930-644-14&P

COUNTERWEIGHT AND FRAME

TOPIC 1. COUNTERWEIGHT AND FRAME

A. DESCRIPTION

engine hood and side panels, seat support assembly

and seat, the floor and toe plate, and the overhead

The lift truck frame design reflects the latest

guard assembly.' All of the above component parts are

advancement in stress analysis engineering.

This

easily removed to facilitate quick repairs and easy

produces a lighter, stronger and less bulky unit. The

accessibility during the maintenance routine.

major components of the frame consist of the base

welded frame assembly, the counterweight, rear grille,

TOPIC 2. COUNTERWEIGHT

A. GENERAL

Certain care must be exercised during the removal and

installation of the counterweights to prevent equipment

Excepting the variable weight difference and subtle

damage or bodily injury.

exterior design contours, there are two basic types of

counterweight; one, the prevalent style which

B. 200 HOUR INSPECTION

incorporates three or more mounting bolts, and the

counterweight which Incorporates only one attaching bolt

After each 200 hour interval of operation, check

(Fig. 2).

counterweight mounting bolts for tightness.

Make

certain that tow stud or counterweight mounting bolts are

tightened securely.

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