TM 5-2420-224-20-2
FORKLIFT CARRIAGE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
This task covers:
Adjustment
Applicable Configuration:
Materials/Parts:
HMMH
Pin, Cotter
Tools and Special Equipment:
Tool Kit, SC 5180-90-CL-N26
1.
Lower carriage (1) to within 6 in. (152.4 mm)
of floor level.
2.
Check tension of both carriage chains (2);
tension must be equal.
NOTE
Perform step 3 if carriage
chains have equal tension. If
tension is not equal, go to step
4.
During performance of step 3,
amount of allowable extension
of lower bearing can be less
than or equal to 1/2 of bearing
diameter, but not more than 1/2
of bearing diameter.
3.
Check that lower bearing (3) on each side
extends below outer mast (4).
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