Examinations for Fork Trucks.

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

c. Industrial tractors. The following operating rules

are applicable to industrial tractors:

(1) Weaving the train is dangerous and will

not be permitted.

(2) Operators must not attempt to haul

excessive loads that cause wheel slippage and loss of

traction. Also, operators will ensure that loads are

secure.

(3) When negotiating a turn into a road or

aisle, allow sufficient time to get into position to make

the turn and allow for proper clearance of the last trailer.

(4) Operators and supervisors should limit the

height of the load on the first trailer behind the tractor.

The height will not obstruct the rear view of the operator

nor create a hazard to the operator in the event material

accidentally shifts or falls.

(5) When a permanent passenger seat is

provided, one passenger may be carried. No person will

be allowed to occupy a temporary seat or ride on any

part of the machine.

Figure 4-126. In this operational test, the trainee

(6) No person will be permitted to ride on the

weaves in and out between pallets in a circle having

trailer train to hold the load in place.

16-foot, 3-inch radius.

Test 2. In this part of the examination, the trainee

d. Trucks straddle carry. The following operating

picks up pallet loads one at a time from the supply area

rules are applicable to trucks, straddle carry:

and places them in a row along a line drawn on the

(1) Carry the hoist shoes up to avoid striking

floor. On completion of this operation, they return the

any obstruction when the truck is not loaded.

loads to the supply area. A possible score of 16 points

(2) Drive only on solid ground.

is based on the trainee's ability to maneuver the fork

(3) Drive cautiously at all times because of

truck properly and place pallet loads in a neat manner.

limited visibility directly in front of and to the right of the

Test 3. The trainee is required to maneuver through

truck.

a congested area similar to that shown in figure 4-127.

(4) Avoid sudden stops, especially when the

They operate forward and backward through this maze

truck is loaded.

of pallets. One point is deducted for each pallet

displaced. Total possible score is 14 points.

4-42. Examinations for Fork Trucks.

a. The following tests should be included in the

operational examination for fork truck trainees:

Test 1. A circle with a 16-foot, 3-inch radius is

made by placing pallets spaced 4 feet, 6 inches apart

(fig 4-126). The trainee travels the circle twice with

forks lowered and empty, weaving between pallets, first

going forward, then backward.

One point should be deducted for each pallet displaced.

Figure 4-127. Prospective operators maneuver

For a perfect operation, the trainee is credited 10 points.

through a maze

of pallets.

Test 4. An aisle 52 inches wide and 40 feet long,

constructed of empty pallets set on end, is set up in the

training area (fig 4-128). The trainee is instructed to

travel the entire length of the aisle with a loaded pallet,

then set the load down, back

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