Hy-Brid Lifts
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Manual
HB-P827 / HB-P1027
Part No. SUPO 670
Rev. C
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SECTION 6 | DAILY MAINTENANCE
Failure to perform inspections and preventative maintenance at recommended intervals may
result in the unit being operated with a defect that may result in injury or death of the operator.
Regular inspection and conscientious maintenance is important to efficient economical operation
of this machine. It will help to assure that equipment will perform satisfactorily with a minimum or
service and repair. Make checks at the stated intervals or more frequently if required by local oper-
ating conditions. A Pre-Start Inspection Checklist is included in this manual.
Additional maintenance for use by trained personnel is included in a separate Maintenance Manual.
Refer to the Maintenance Manual for Pre-Delivery/Frequent and Monthly Checklists and replace-
ment part information.
6.1 | Charging the Battery
This unit is equipped with a deep cycle 12-volt battery. The care and maintenance of your battery
has much to do with how well this unit functions. Battery wiring should be checked monthly.
NOTE: The surrounding temperature greatly affects the power reserve within a battery.
Example: A battery that is 100% charged at 80° F (27°C) drops to 65% at 32°F (0°C). At 0°F
(-18°C), this battery will drop to 40% efficiency.
Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks and flame away from batteries. Do not
smoke while charging.
Do not operate unit while charging. Shortened battery life will result.
Park the machine on a level surface.
Plug charger into AC outlet until charged.
For best battery life, leave charger plugged in until machine will be used again. The charger will
maintain the battery charge.
The charger will not begin the charging cycle on severely discharged batteries.
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE UNITE WHILE
CHARGING
NEVER ADD ACID TO THE
BATTERY
