Xtreme XR1255, Operation Manual

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Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC
Operation XR1255
Jump Starting
Jump start or replace the battery of the reach forklift when
the battery is discharged to the point that it will not crank
the starter
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Warning
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and
potentially explosive gases. To avoid death or serious
injury when checking, testing, or charging batteries:
• DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries.
• Keep arcs, sparks, and open flames away from
batteries.
• Provide ventilation for flammable vapors
• Wear proper personal protective equipment,
including safety glasses.
Fluid in electric storage batteries contains sulfuric
acid, which is poison and can cause severe chemical
burns. Avoid all contact of fluid with eyes, skin,
or clothing. Use protective gear when handling
batteries. DO NOT tip a battery beyond a 45° angle
in any direction.
If contact does occur, follow these First Aid
suggestions:
• External contact - Flush with water.
• Eyes - Flush with water (including under the eyelids)
for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention
immediately. Flushing must begin immediately to
avoid permanent eye tissue damage.
• Internal contact - Drink large quantities of water
or milk to dilute stomach contents. Do not induce
vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
Important - In case of internal contact, do not give
fluids that induce vomiting.
 Warning
Wear eye protection when starting a forklift
with jump start cables. Improper jump
start procedures could cause the battery to
explode, which could result in death or serious injury.
• Never jump start a frozen battery, as it can explode.
Let the battery thaw out before charging.
• NEVER jump start the forklift when travel select
lever is in gear, which can cause the forklift to lurch
forward or backward, and could result in death,
serious personal injury, or property damage.
• To avoid death or serious injury when jump starting
with another vehicle, make sure the two (2) vehicles
are not touching.
• DO NOT allow jump start cable ends to contact each
other.
• Electrolyte is an acid and can cause serious injury if
it contacts the skin or eyes.
1. Connect one end of the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) post of the discharged battery
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive (+) post of the charged battery
3.
Connect one end of the negative (-) jumper cable to
the negative (-) post of the charged battery
4.
Make the final jumper cable connection to the stalled
forklift ground at the furthest point from the battery
5. Start the forklift Refer to the Starting Forklift section
in this manual
Caution
Release the key immediately once the motor starts.
If the motor does not start, DO NOT crank the starter
motor continuously for more than 15 seconds. Failure
to release the key after the motor has started or
continuous cranking may damage the starter motor.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start on the first try, wait until
the engine and starter come to a complete stop before
cranking the engine again
6. After the engine starts, let idle for 30 to 60 seconds
7.
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order
of their connection (i e negative cable ground
connection first, etc )