MIL-PRF-83830C
3.21.1 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.
l.
Lubricate all lubrication fittings with 2 strokes per fitting - 1 hour.
3.21.2 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.
3.21.3 Lubrication. Means shall be provided to lubricate all moving parts that require
lubrication, except where sealed permanent lubrication is provided. Fittings shall be accessible
to a standard, commercial, grease gun, equipped with a 10-inch flexible extension. Accessibility
to fittings shall be provided without the removal of accessories or parts. Panels and plates
equipped with hand-operated fasteners may be removed to provide accessibility. Each forklift
shall be serviced and run-in with lubricants standard to the contractor's commercial practice. A
lubrication schedule shall be provided on a durable material and stored in the cab. For example:
A book with hard plastic pages (tear resistant & smear resistant).
3.22 Tires and tire loadings. Tire loadings shall not exceed the values specified by the tire
manufacturer or the Tire and Rim Association Yearbook. The truck shall be equipped with
pneumatic tires with an off-road tread pattern. All tires shall be new and of same rated size and
construction. Tires shall be not more than 12 months old on date of acceptance by the
Government.
3.22.1 Wheels. Wheel rims shall be in accordance with the Tire and Rim Association
(T&RA) Yearbook and all rims on the truck shall be the same size.
3.23 Rearview mirror. The truck shall be equipped with an adjustable rearview mirror
mounted within the operator's field of view as described in SAE J985. The exact mounting
location shall be determined by the manufacturer and shall increase the driver's field of vision.
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