Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-10-3930-673-20-10023

TM 10-3930-673-20-1

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

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Section I. General Information

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Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Maintenance Forms and Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Destruction of Army Materiel to Prevent Enemy Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Preparation for Storage or Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Quality Assurance/Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Official Nomenclature, Names, and Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR'S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Equipment Improvement Report and Maintenance Digest (EIR MD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section II. Equipment Description

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Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Location and Description of Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Equipment Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Equipment Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Safety, Care, and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section III. Technical Principles of Operation

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General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Engine Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Engine Lubrication System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Transmission Lubrication and Cooling Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Steering and Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Hydraulic System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section I.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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a. Type of Manual. This manual contains unit maintenance instructions, at the organizational level, for the ATLAS.

b. Model Number and Equipment Name. The ATLAS (All Terrain Lifter Army System) Forklift Truck is equipped

with a 6,000 lb or 10,000 lb lifting carriage.

c. Purpose of Equipment. The ATLAS is designed for loading and unloading munitions and other palletized items

from transport vehicles and containers. The ATLAS is also designed for use as a standard rough terrain forklift.

d. Special Limitations on Equipment. The ATLAS has no special limitations. Normal limitations such as travel

speed, lift capacity, etc., are discussed in Para 1-12.

1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS

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