TM 10-3930-671-24 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Read and understand all safety precautions and warning before performing repairs on lift trucks. Appropriate service methods and proper repair procedures are essential to the safe, reliable operation of industrial trucks as  well  as  the  personal  safety  of  the  individual  doing  the  work.    This  Service  Manual  provides  general  directions  for accomplishing service and repair work with tested, effective techniques.  Following them will help assure successful repair and reliable truck operation. There are numerous variations in procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing industrial trucks, as well as in the skill  of  the  individual  doing  the  work.    This  manual  cannot  possible  anticipate  all  such  variations  and  provide  advice  or precautions as to each.  Accordingly, anyone departing from the instructions provided in this manual through procedures used  or  choice  of  tools,  materials,  and  parts  may  jeopardize  his  or  her  personal  safety  and/or  the  safety  of  the  vehicle user. Improper or careless techniques cause accidents.  Don’t take chances with incorrect or damaged equipment. Read and understand the procedures for safe operation and maintenance outlined in this manual. STAY  ALERT!  Follow  safety  rules,  regulations,  and  procedures.    Accidents  can  be  avoided  by  recognizing  dangerous procedures or situations before they occur. DRIVE AND WORK SAFELY and follow the safety signs and their messages displayed on the truck and in this manual. General Precautions The    following    list    contains    general    precautions    that should be followed when working on a lift truck: • Always wear safety glasses for eye protection. •  Remove  rings,  watches,  loose  jewelry,  and  open clothing  before  working  on  a  vehicle,  to  avoid  serious injury. • Do not smoke while working on a vehicle. •   Put   ignition   switch   In   the   OFF   position,   unless otherwise required by the procedure. • Set the parking brake.    Place  wheel  chocks  or  wood blocks  of  4’  x  4"  size  or  larger   to   the   front   and   rear surfaces   of   the   tires   to   provide   further   restraint   from inadvertent vehicle movement. • Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires you to be under the vehicle. • Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area to avoid the danger of carbon monoxide. • Keep  hands  and  other  objects  clear  of  the  fan  belt and  fan  blades  if  it  is  necessary  to  work  in  the  engine compartment. •   Keep   yourself   and   your   clothing   away   from   all moving   parts,   especially   the   fan   and   belts,   when   the engine is running. •  Avoid  contact  with  hot  metal  parts   such   as   the radiator,  exhaust  manifold,  exhaust  pipe,  and  muffler  to prevent serious burns. F-11