ATLAS II Forklift: Wider Carriage Available
By | Feb. 3, 2023
Operators must use caution when using a wide carriage on the ATLAS II forklift. Keep reading to learn more about these precautions and how to order the wider carriage...
ATLAS II Forklift: Curb Clogged Axle Vent
By | March 21, 2022
AMC LARs are reporting more and more axle seals leaking on the ATLAS II forklifts. Axle seals leak when an axle’s vent hose or vent cap is plugged, clogged or missing...
Forklifts: Load Testing Requirement
By | March 15, 2022
I was also told that a load test was only required when a vehicle’s hydraulic line is leaking or a hose is replaced. What’s the scoop?...
4K and 5K Forklifts: TACOM POC Info
By | March 15, 2022
Mechanics, if you have maintenance or supply-related questions about 4K and 5K forklifts, then send an email to this email address...
ATLAS II Filter Housing Plug
By | June 23, 2021
Get a filter housing plug with wire loop for your ATLAS II forklift using NSN 6150-01-645-6084...
6K Forklift Battery Strap
By | June 15, 2021
This article initially appeared in PS 742 (Sep 14), p. 61. Get the rubber retaining strap for the battery box on your 6K variable reach rough terrain forklift with the NSN in this article...
ATLAS/6K Forklift Service Kits
By | April 30, 2021
This article initially appeared in PS 721 (Dec 12), p. 60. Need a service kit for your 10K ATLAS or 6K forklift? Order what you need from these NSNs:...
RTCH: Change Brake Filter
By | April 30, 2021
This article initially appeared in PS 675 (Feb 09), p. 53. If the container handler’s brakes seem sluggish or stop working, your RTCH is NMC–plain and simple. Here’s how to keep brakes braking…...
MHE-270/271 Forklift: 40 or 45? The Pressure’s On!
By | April 7, 2021
This article initially appeared in PS 752 (Jul 15), p. 10. Dear Half-Mast, we’re scratching our heads when it comes to the tire pressure for our MHE-270 4K forklifts. The sidewall of the forklift’s tire, NSN 2610-01-320-0460,...
5K LCRTF: Use the Right Lube
By | March 11, 2021
This article initially appeared in PS 766 (Sep 16), p. 18. Operators, don’t use GAA to lube the fork pin on the 5K light capacity rough-terrain forklift (LCRTF)...
RTCH: Cold Weather Preventive Maintenance
By | Jan. 21, 2021
This article initially appeared in PS 708 (Nov 11), p. 46-47. RTCH vehicles have a fuel canister that automatically injects ether into the engine for cold weather starting. If they're hard to start, have your mechanic replace...
M10A Forklift Wiper Motor Kit
By | Jan. 21, 2021
This article initially appeared in PS 800 (Jul 19), p. 60. Get a new windshield wiper motor kit for your M10A rough terrain forklift with NSN 2540-01-346-8773...
ATLAS II Forklifts: The Wheel Rim Difference
By | Nov. 13, 2020
This article initially appeared in PS 777 (Aug 17), p. 17. When it comes to wheel rims for the ATLAS II forklift, there’s only one to use: NSN 2530-01- 572-2264. it’s shown as Item 5 in Fig 122 of TM 10-3930-677-23&P in IETM...
5K LCRT Forklift: Tarp NSN
By | Sept. 24, 2020
Use tarp, NSN 9390-01-645-8905, to help reduce corrosion on the Light Capability Rough Terrain Forklift (LCRTF), NSN 3939-01-599-9978 (LIN L05010), during long-term storage. Questions?...
MHE: POCs for Help
By | Feb. 11, 2020
For logistics support of material handling equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, container handlers and cranes, contact the MHE team mailbox...