Taylor-Dunn BIGFOOT B5-440-36, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Batteries
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MB-440-01
B5-440-36 / B5-440-48
REMOVE/INSTALL
Industrial Battery or Lift Out Battery Pack
1: Thoroughly clean the battery and battery compartment. Refer to Cleaning in
this section for information regarding cleaning the batteries.
2: Using a hoist or forklift equipped with a proper battery lifting device (see
illustration), slowly raise the battery out of the vehicle.
3: Inspect the battery compartment for signs of corrosion.
4: If minimal signs of corrosion are seen, then the damaged paint should be
stripped off and the entire battery compartment cleaned and repainted.
5: If there are excessive signs of corrosion, then it may be necessary to replace
some of the frame members or completely rebuild the battery compartment.
6: Inspect the battery cables and terminals. If any of the cables or
terminals show signs of corrosion, then they must be repaired or
replaced.
7: Install the battery in reverse order.
8: Remove the blocks from the wheels and test drive.
Individual Batteries
1: Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the cables from the battery to be removed.
2: Using a battery lifting strap, remove the battery from the vehicle.
3:
Inspect the battery compartment for corrosion. If there is significant corrosion, all batteries should be
removed and the compartment cleaned and painted.
4:
Install the battery and torque the battery terminal hardware per torque listed in the Hardware Torque table at
the end of this section.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter and beginning of this
section..
WARNING
Individual batteries can weigh up to 80 pounds or
more. To avoid injury, use proper lifting techniques
or a hoist to remove the battery.
WARNING
Do not allow the loose battery cables to contact any
other parts of the vehicle as this could cause in a
short circuit resulting severe bodily injury or damage
to the vehicle.
WARNING
HARDWARE TORQUE
If hardware is not listed here, refer to standard torque
values in the appendix.
Description Inch Pounds Newton Meters
Battery terminal, Trojan bolt 95-105 11-12
Battery terminal, Trojan stud 95-105 11-12
Battery terminal, T/D bolt 168 19