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October 2019
B-5
APPENDIX B: RECEIVING
B.2.6
INITIAL SAFETY & TRACTOR CARE PREPARATIONS
"COMPONENTS & CONTROLS” on page
and any Alert Bulletins included with your tractor.
• Copy the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for tractor Motive Batteries and (if equipped) GPU
Batteries, and then place/post in a designated employee-accessible place per applicable
industrial safety regulations.
• Implement an Operator Pre-Use Safety Check program using the procedure described in
"PRE-USE SAFETY CHECKS” on page
• Implement an Inspection and Service Schedule per the Service Manual.
• Set up a Spare Parts Stock per the recommendations in the Service Manual that is tailored
to your operations, with a focus on having spare Strut Straps and a Winch Strap/Winch Hook
assembly on hand for either:
> Unscheduled replacement.
> The mandatory three-month replacement schedule.
• For optimum battery performance and life span, never deep-discharge the Motive Batteries
and (if equipped) GPU Batteries to deep discharges below a 20% charge level. New
batteries require at least 30 discharge / recharge cycles to build up full rated endurance and
performance. New batteries will also deplete more quickly under load, especially as the
charging level drops below 50%.
• The battery manufacturer recommends not allowing the batteries to discharge below 50%
for the first 15 charge cycles.
"CHARGING THE BATTERIES” on page
for information on how to maintain the
batteries while maximizing battery life, including appropriate charging protocols.
AUTHORED BY ANTHONY HERNANDEZ - (415)786-2081 - [email protected]
