Hyster B218, Periodic Maintenance Procedure

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8000 SRM 1009 Maintenance Schedule
5. Check the operation of the traction reverse func-
tion. Slowly rotate the speed/direction control for
slow travel in the control handle direction. Push
the traction reverse button without changing the
position of the speed/direction control. The lift
truck must stop and then accelerate in the op-
posite direction. The horn will sound. Once the
lift truck changes direction and moves with the
control handle trailing, release the traction re-
verse button without releasing the speed/direc-
tion control. The lift truck should not accelerate
in the control handle direction. (Once the trac-
tion reverse button has been pressed, the trac-
tion motor should not accelerate the lift truck to-
ward the control handle.) Full direction control
may be reestablished by rotating the speed/direc-
tion control to the OFF position or moving the
control handle to a brake ON position.
6. Check the steering function. Move the control
handle to the right and left. Check for smooth
movement of the steer (drive) wheel in the same
direction. Steering will be more difficult if the lift
truck is stopped.
7. Check the operation of the optional creep speed
button. The optional slow speed or "turtle" mode
button enables the truck to be operated at a
slow speed, with the control handle in the fully
upright position. To operate, press and hold the
slow speed button, and rotate the speed/direc-
tion control button in the direction of desired
travel.
Releasing the button will reapply the
brake. If the control handle is lowered to the
normal drive position while the slow speed
button is depressed, the truck will continue to
operate in the slow speed mode until the button
is released. The truck should operate at only
1.6 km/h (1.0 mph).
Electrical and Battery
WARNING
DO NOT put tools on the battery.
The acid in the electrolyte can cause injury. If
the electrolyte is spilled, use water to flush the
area. Make the acid neutral with a solution of
sodium bicarbonate (soda) and water. Acid in
the eyes must be immediately flushed with wa-
ter continuously for 15 minutes, then seek med-
ical attention.
Batteries generate explosive fumes. Keep the
vents in the caps clean. Keep sparks or open
flames away from the battery area. DO NOT
make a spark with the battery connections.
Disconnect the battery when doing mainte-
nance.
The battery must fit the battery compartment
so the battery restraint panels will operate cor-
rectly. Use spacers to prevent the battery from
moving more than 13.0 mm (0.5 in.) in any di-
rection.
Broken electrical connections, damaged wires
or cables, and leakage or corrosion from the
battery can cause the electrical controls of the
lift truck to operate incorrectly.
Check for loose or broken electrical connections and
damaged wires or cables. Examine the battery case
for damage and leakage. See the battery dealer in the
area to repair any damage to the battery or cables.
Keep the battery case, top cover, and battery areas
clean and painted. Use a water and soda solution to
clean the battery and the battery area (1 pound of
baking or commercial soda ash to 1 gallon of water).
Keep the top of the battery clean, dry, and free of
corrosion.
NOTE: The following electrolyte level and specific
gravity checks are not necessary for low mainte-
nance batteries.
Check that the vent caps are clear. Check the elec-
trolyte level daily on a minimum of one cell and
weekly on all cells. Fill to the correct level according
to the battery manufacturer’s recommendations.
Add only distilled water. Use a hydrometer to check
that the battery is not discharged below the mini-
mum specific gravity given by the manufacturer and
has enough charge to complete a work period.
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