Examinations for Other Equipment.

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

the truck up about 30 feet, move forward, pick up the

minder to tier according to previous training should be

load, and back out the entire length of the aisle. Two

given. Two points should be deducted for each pallet

points are deducted for each pallet displaced. Total

placed more than 2 inches out of line. Total possible

possible score is 10 points.

points is 20 points.

Test 7 This test, to be devised by the instructor,

should be designed to summarize the operator's ability,

care, safe operation, and efficiency in maneuvering the

fork truck about the training area. the time element

should be considered an important factor in the test. If

the trainee consumes an excessive amount of time in

maneuvering properly, they should be graded

accordingly. Total possible score is 20 points.

Figure 4-128. An aisle constructed of empty pallets

b. Written tests adaptable to particular types of

set up in the training area.

operation may be developed as deemed appropriate by

the service/agency concerned. The following score

Test 5 This test consists of placing two pallets

sheet can be set up for grading the trainee on the

with cylinders in a simulated boxcar made of empty

operational examination:

pallets. The pallets to be used will have a plywood top,

TEST 1-10%

on the center of which is painted a circle 10 inches in

Pallets displaced:

diameter (fig 4-129). The trainee is instructed to place

Forward .............................

()

0.5

both pallets side-by-side in the car without disturbing the

Reverse .............................

()

0.5

simulated boxcar or overturning the cylinders. If pallets

TEST 2-16%

walls are misplaced or cylinders toppled, the operator

Pallets out of line ..................

()

2.0

must first right them and then proceed with the test.

Improper approach to place pal-

Two points are deducted for each pallet displaced or

let ......................................

()

0.5

cylinder toppled. Total possible score is 10 points.

Improper direction to remove

pallet...................................

()

0.5

Excess backing, etc ...............

()

2.0

TEST 3-14%

Pallets displaced ...................

()

1.0

Encounters difficulty ...........

()

4.0

TEST 4-10%

Pallets displaced

Forward .............................

()

2.0

Reverse .............................

()

2.0

TEST 5-10%

Pallets displaced ...................

()

2.0

Cylinder toppled ....................

()

2.0

TEST 6-20%

Improper approach ................

()

0.5

Improper leaving ...................

()

0.5

10.00 __

Quality of storage...................

()

Cost lost ................................

()

2.0

Forward=high load ................

()

TEST 7-20%

Poor starting technique ......... .....

1.0

Poor driving position ............. .....

1.0

Rides clutch .......................... .....

2.0

Stalls engine ......................... .....

1.0

Clashes gears ....................... .....

2.0

Races motor ......................... .....

1.0

Figure 4-129. Another test consists of placing two

Too (slow-fast) operations ..... .....

4.0

pallets with cylinders in a simulated boxcar.

Careless operation ................ .....

4.0

Inefficient operation .............. .....

4.0

........... __

Total deduction .................. .....

Test 6 In this operation, the trainee will store loaded

........... __

Grade ................................ .....

pallets in two tiers, three pallet loads high. The trainee

is required to drive in at either end of the storage area

4-43. Examinations for Other Equipment.

and place pallets on right angle lines. No instructions

other than the re-

An operational examination similar to the one

given for fork trucks can be used. The operational

test diagram and the fort truck test score sheet

also can be used with slight modifications. This

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