SECTION I - GENERAL

TM 10-3930-644-1 4&P

SECTION I - GENERAL

1.1

PURPOSE: To provide the user and support personnel supplemental maintenance and repair parts instructions

applicable to the 4,000 lb. Allis Chalmers Model ACP40PS and ACC40OPS Forklift Trucks.

1.2

SCOPE: This SOMARPI applies to Department of the Army Units, Organizations and Activities that use and/or

support these Forklift Trucks.

1.3

DESCRIPTION: These Forklift Trucks are manufactured by Allis Chalmers Corporation, Matteson, Illinois. The

trucks are front drive, rear steer vehicles. They have a constant mesh power shift transmission and are equipped

with hydraulic brakes on both drive wheels and parking brakes are mounted on the differentials. A control valve

to operate the hydraulic lift and tilt cylinders is located to the right of the operator. A side shift capability is also

present on the vehicles. The instrument panel includes: a gas gauge, oil pressure gauge, ammeter and a direct

reading engine hourmeter. The vehicles have a 12 volt electrical system consisting of a heavy duty alternator,

voltage regulator and starting motor. The trucks are equipped with power steering. They have a four cylinder

Continental Engine.

1.4

OPERATIONAL CONCEPT: These Forklift Trucks are intended to be used for stacking, unstacking and moving

cargo in and around warehouses, loading platforms and docks within the military supply system; also for moving

cargo in and out of highway trailers and railroad cars.

Trucks are intended for operation over paved, semi

prepared and other hard surfaces for short distances.

1.5

PROCUREMENT STATUS : The procurement contract numbers are DSA 700-76-C-8534 and DSA 700-76-C-

8540.

1.6

EQUIPMENT PUBLICATIONS:

Equipment publications initially will be the end item manufacturer's commercial manual.

This

manual includes operator and repair parts information in addition to part numbers and associated FSCM (Federal

Supply Code Manufacturers) identification. One Allis Chalmers' commercial manual will be overpacked at the

factory with each vehicle.