exiting the back-of-cab area. Three-point contact
means both feet and one hand, or both hands
and one foot, on the grab handles, steps, and
deck plates. Other areas are not meant to sup-
port back-of-cab access, and grabbing or step-
ping in the wrong place could lead to a fall, and
personal injury.
Be careful not to get hands or feet tangled in
hoses or other back-of-cab equipment. Careless-
ness could cause a person to trip and fall, with
possible injury.
Entering Back-of-Cab
When climbing onto the deck plate, do the following:
1.
Grasp the sidewall grab handle with both hands.
Reach up as far as is comfortable.
2.
Place one foot on the bottom step and pull your-
self up.
3.
Place your other foot on the top step.
4.
Move your lower hand to a higher position on the
grab handle.
5.
Step onto the deck plate.
Climbing Down from Back-of-Cab
To climb down from the back-of-cab area:
1.
Grasp the sidewall grab handle with both hands.
2.
Step one foot at a time onto the top step.
3.
Move your upper hand to a lower position on the
grab handle.
4.
Move one foot to the bottom step.
5.
Move your upper hand to a lower position on the
grab handle.
6.
Step to the ground with your upper foot first.
Battery Access
Battery Compartment
The battery compartment is located in the lower part
of the cab beneath and to the rear of the driver’s
door. It is fastened by a quarter-turn fastener. To
open the battery access door, turn the quarter-turn
fastener with a small screwdriver. See
Fig. 2.7
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1
2
3
1.
Steps
2.
Grab Handle
3.
Deck Plate
Fig. 2.6, Back-of-Cab Access Supports (typical)
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Open the battery access door by turning the quarter-turn
fastener (arrow) with a small screwdriver.
Fig. 2.7, Battery Compartment, Closed
Vehicle Access
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