Still FXH 20, Original Instructions Manual

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Maintenance
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Storage and de-commissioning
Storage and de-commissioning
Storage of truck
Precautions should be taken if the truck must
not be used for a reasonably long period. The
operations depend on the length of time it is
unused.
Long-term truck storage
The following work must be carried out on
the truck to prevent corrosion if it needs to be
stored for a long period of time. If the truck is to
be stored for more than two months, it must be
positioned in a clean and dry area. The area
must be well-ventilated with no risk of freezing.
The following operations must be performed:
– Clean the truck thoroughly.
– Check the hydraulic oil level and refill if
necessary.
– Lower the forks onto a suitable support (e.g.
a pallet) until the chains are slack.
– Coat any unpainted metal parts with a thin
layer of oil or grease.
– Grease all hinges and joints.
– Check battery condition and electrolyte
density. Maintain the battery in accordance
with the manufacturer's requirements.
(Follow the instructions).
– Spray contacts with an aerosol product
designed for contacts.
– Raise and chock the truck: the wheels must
not touch the ground in order to prevent
irreversible deformation of the tyres.
– Cover the truck with a cotton cover to protect
it from dust.
CAUTION
We recommend that you do not use a plastic sheet
as this encourages condensation to form.
Consult the service department for further
measures to take if the truck must be stored
for a longer period of time.
Recommissioning after storage
If the truck has been stored for more than
six months, it must be checked carefully
before being recommissioned. This check
is similar to the workplace accident prevention
inspection. It is therefore necessary to check
all points and systems that are important for
truck safety.
Carry out the following operations:
– Clean the truck thoroughly.
– Grease all hinges and joints.
– Check the condition and density of elec-
trolyte, and, if necessary, recharge the
battery.
– Check that there are no traces of conden-
sation water in the hydraulic oil. Drain if
necessary.
– Carry out the same maintenance work as
for the first time it was commissioned.
– Commission the truck.
– In particular, check the following during
start-up:
• traction, control and steering.
• brakes (service brake and parking brake).
• lifting device.
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