Legend for Figure 43
1.
LIFTING CHAIN
2.
SPREADER BAR
3.
BATTERY
Install the Battery
WARNING
Correct operation of the battery restraint system
requires that the battery does not move more than
13 mm (0.50 in.). Make sure the battery spacer plate is
correctly adjusted. Serious injury or property damage
can occur if battery spacer plate is not adjusted cor-
rectly.
1.
When a replacement battery is installed, make sure the
battery fits the battery compartment width with a maximum
of 13 mm (0.50 in.) clearance. Use a spreader bar and
crane and install battery into lift truck. See
.
2.
The lift trucks are equipped with adjustable spacers in
the battery compartment. Add or remove shims from under
the front spacer bar to control the movement of the battery.
The battery must not move more than a total of 13 mm
(0.50 in.) forward or backward. See
.
3.
Connect the battery connector. Install the side panels.
4.
Close the hood. On lift trucks manufactured before
November, 2014 pull latch handle to lock the hood. On lift
trucks manufactured after November, 2014 lower the hood
until the latch clicks. Slide seat to desired position.
5.
If lift truck is equipped with E-Hydraulic mini-levers,
adjust the armrest if it was moved prior to raising the hood.
If lift truck is equipped with manual hydraulic control levers,
pull release lever out and move the control level assembly
into position over the hood. Release the release lever to
lock control lever assembly into place.
Maintenance
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