MIL-PRF-83818B
3.21.2.1 Starting aid. A starting aid such as a measured shot ether injection system shall be
furnished to allow -25° F starting.
3.21.2.2 Cab. The cab shall meet the requirements of (see 3.21.1.2).
3.21.2.3 Cab heater and defroster. The heater shall have sufficient capacity to maintain a
temperature of at least +40° F at cab floor level in an ambient temperature of -20° F.
3.21.2.4 Anti-freeze engine. To protect the engine from freezing, the coolant system shall be
protected to -25° F with antifreeze.
3.22 Maintainability. Provisions shall be made for adjustment, servicing, and replacement of all
electrical assemblies and components, hydraulic system components, battery, wearing parts of
lift and tilt mechanism, brakes and components, wear parts of steering assembly, tires, wheels,
lights, and horn. If hand access openings are required to perform maintenance, the edges of each
opening shall be smooth, the opening shall be provided with a removable or hinged cover, and
the dimensions should accommodate a mittened hand. The engine hood shall be capable of
being opened by one man using one hand and shall be securely held open by a counterbalance or
positive locking device.
3.22.1 Maintenance operations. The forklift shall be capable of being mechanically maintained
by one person not to exceed 1 hour using common tools except where otherwise specified (see
6.2). The following items are provided as examples:
a.
Remove, replace and adjust all engine-driven belts - 3/4 hour.
b.
Remove and replace alternator - 3/4 hour.
c.
Remove and replace all hydraulic system filters, screens, and strainers - 1 hour.
d.
Remove and replace engine coolant system hoses - 1 hour.
e.
Drain engine oil, remove and replace engine oil filter, and refill crankcase - 1/2 hour.
f.
Remove and replace fuel filter elements - 1/2 hour.
g.
Remove, replace and connect battery - 1/2 hour.
h.
Drain transmission fluid, remove and replace all transmission filters and refill transmission
- 1 hour.
i. Remove and replace starter - 1 hour.
j. Bleed and adjust brakes and refill master cylinder (if applicable), 2 men - 1 hour.
k. Remove and replace floodlights and taillight bulbs - 1/4 hour each bulb.
m. Lubricate all lubrication fittings with 2 strokes per fitting - 1 hour.
3.22.2 Special tools. The contractor shall supply any special tools or equipment peculiar to, and
only used on this forklift. One set of tools is required for each truck. The manufacturer will
provide a means of storing these tools on the vehicle when not in use.
3.22.3 Lubrication. Means shall be provided to lubricate all moving parts that require
lubrication, except where sealed permanent lubrication is provided. Each forklift shall be
serviced and run-in with lubricants standard to the contractor's commercial practice. A
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