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TM10-3930-660-10
Sectlon lll. Operation Procedures
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General
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New Vehicle Break- In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Moving the Forklift . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Steering the Forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Stopping the Forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Operating in Rough Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Installing the MLRS Lift Tool and Stop Tube . ..2-34
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Loading and Unloading MLRS Pods from
a Grounded Container or Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Installing the Load Stabilizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Loading and Unloading Ammunition
and Other Pallets from a
Container or Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Using the Load Backrest for
Routine Forklift Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Decals and Warning Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
2-4.
GENERAL.
[t is essential that the operator know how to perform every operation of which the vehicle is capable.
This section gives instructions on starting and stopping the vehicle, on the basic motions of the vehicle
and how to use these instructions to perform specific tasks for which the equipment was designed.
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NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN.
Controlled break-in is the ideal fitting of all internal moving metal parts. Using the proper oil and
preventive maintenance program during this period will provide long life of the engine.
a. Starting the Engine
See paragraph 2-6. Warm the engine to operating temperature (180°-
190° F) before placing the engine under load.
b. Operation.
(1) Avoid constant speeds.
(2) Use the range select control lever to place the transmission in the appropriate gear to prevent
engine lugging.
(3) Check the gauges to ensure normal operation of the engine.
(4) Check the coolant level and fill as necessary.
(5) Check the oil level. Add oil as necessary to keep it at the correct level. Do not overfill the
crankcase.
(6) After the first 20 hours of operation, the transmission oil and the filter must be changed.
Contact Unit Maintenance to change and lubricate with correct grade of lubricant according to
LO1 0-3930-660-12. After the first 50 hours of operation, all the items listed below must be
changed. Contact Unit Maintenance.
Planetary Gear Oil
Hydraulic Oil Filter
Engine Oil and Filter
Differential Oil
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