Figure 4-121. Typical floor pattern. Proper stacking procedure is shown at left.

TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.12

(6) Lesson six.

from the operator. In backing into the space, the

operator should look to the rear to make certain that the

This lesson is designed for final examination of the

fork truck will be properly centered. They then look

trainee. Standard warehouse conditions are simulated

forward to assure proper pallet clearance. In this

as nearly as possible in the training area and the trainee

exercise of driving between pallet loads, the operator of

will tier and untie a set of pallet loads according to the

a fork truck that has the seat on the left side should

rules learned in the previous lessons. Tiering eight

never be concerned with the right side of the load once

pallet loads on a run of about 100 feet should be done in

it is certain there is sufficient clearance. Conversely, on

approximately 12 minutes before the trainee is qualified

trucks which the operator drives from the right side of

for an operator's permit (fig 4-121).

the machine, attention will be given to the right side of

the pallet load. On seated center control trucks, they

can give attention to either side.

Figure 4-121. Typical floor pattern. Proper stacking procedure is shown at left. The numbers indicate the

sequence in which columns are stacked. Sequence for the removal of pallet loads is shown at right.

or unloading operation so they may observe the

(7) Lesson seven.

procedure (fig 4-122). The function and use of bridge

(a) A course in railroad carloading will

plates should be pointed out and the method of securing

be given to those trainees selected for these lessons. A

and moving them should be explained.

preliminary to the course should be a short talk on the

subject. The trainees then should be taken to a loading

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