TOPIC 4. FORKS

TM 10-3930-644-14&P

TOPIC 4. FORKS

A. DESCRIPTION

Basically, there are two types of lift forks; the shaft style

which pivots on a horizontal support shaft, and the more

commonly used hook style fork (Figure 5) which hooks

into notches along the top edge of the fork carriage. The

standard or hook type fork will be discussed here. Any

differences will be noted in shaft type removal and

installation.

The forks should always be adjusted on the carriage to

obtain the optimum balance in proportion to the width of

the anticipated loads.

A fork lock (Figure 6 ) is installed in the top of each of

the hook type forks to hold It in position in one of the

Figure 5. Hook Type Fork

notches along the top bar of the carriage. To change the

fork location, pull up on the lock and move fork to the left

or right. Allow fork lock to seat an the notch nearest to

location chosen.

The forks can be easily removed from the carriage by

releasing the locks and aligning each fork with the wide

removal slot (Figure 6) at the bottom of the fork carriage.

(Refer to following REMOVAL procedures for detailed

instructions.)

CAUTION

Naturally, the weight of each fork

depends upon its size. Therefore,

exercise caution while fork is being

removed from the carriage to avoid

injury to personnel and to prevent

damage to the equipment.

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