Battery chargers must be disconnected from the AC power
source when not in use.
How to Put a Lift Truck Back Into Service
Electric lift trucks are best protected by being operated for
a short period of time each month as stated in the section
How to Put an Electric Sit Down Rider Truck in Storage
Before returning an electric lift truck to service, perform the
following checks:
1.
Install battery into lift truck. See the section
in this maintenance section for pro-
cedures. If a new battery will be installed, give an equaliz-
ing charge before using. If a used battery will be installed, it
must be fully charged and allowed to balance for approxi-
mately three hours before using.
2.
If the forks were removed, install forks.
3.
Operate the truck with the traction motor at its normal
temperature for at least five minutes. This will clean any dirt
or rust, caused by condensation, from the drive motor.
4.
Operate the hydraulic cylinders through a complete oper-
ation cycle to coat the interior walls with oil. Operate each
cylinder to the stop in both directions.
5.
Check all fluid levels.
6.
Check condition of tires.
How to Move a Lift Truck on a Transport
Before the lift truck is moved on a transport, check the
selected route to make sure there is enough clearance for
the lift truck as loaded on the transport vehicle. Bridges,
overpasses, powerlines, and natural barriers can prevent
clearance. Removal of the mast can be necessary.
If a trailer is the method of transportation, use blocks in
front and back of the trailer tires to prevent movement of
the trailer when the lift truck is loaded and unloaded. If a
loading ramp is used, make sure that the ramp is the cor-
rect design and capacity.
If the lift truck is equipped with lifting eyes, use a crane to
load and unload the lift truck from the transport. If the truck
is not equipped with approved lifting eyes, do not lift the
truck by attaching a lifting device to any other part of the lift
truck for the purposes of loading or unloading.
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