Maintenance Procedures Every 8 Hours or Daily
WARNING
DO NOT operate a lift truck that needs repairs. If a
repair is necessary, attach a DO NOT OPERATE
tag to the control handle and disconnect the bat-
tery.
Inspect the lift truck every 8 hours or daily before
use. Put the lift truck on a level surface. Lower the
carriage and forks, and turn the key switch to
OFF. If repair is required, attach a DO NOT OP-
ERATE tag to the control handle and disconnect
the battery. DO NOT operate a lift truck until the
problems are corrected.
CHECKS WITH KEY SWITCH TURNED
OFF
Make the following checks:
• Electrolyte and specific gravity of the battery
• Make sure the battery is clean and the cor-
rect size and weight for the lift truck
• Check that the battery restraint plates are in
place
• Leaks in the hydraulic system
• Condition of the casters, load wheels, drive
tire, and frame
Battery
WARNING
DO NOT lay tools on top of the battery.
The acid in the electrolyte can cause injury. If the
electrolyte is spilled, use water to flush the area.
Make the acid neutral with a solution of sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda). Acid in the eyes must
be flushed with water continuously for fifteen mi-
nutes then seek medical attention.
Batteries generate explosive fumes. Keep the
vents in the caps clean. Keep sparks or open
flames away from the battery area. DO NOT make
a spark from the battery connections. Disconnect
the battery when doing maintenance.
The battery must fit the battery compartment so
the battery restraint panels will operate correctly.
Use spacers to prevent the battery from moving
more than 13 mm (0.5 in.) in any direction.
CAUTION
Disposal of batteries must meet local environmen-
tal regulations.
Make sure the battery weight is within the maxi-
mum and minimum weight shown on the name-
plate.
Keep the battery case, top cover, and the area for
the battery clean and painted. Leakage and corro-
sion from the battery can cause a malfunction in
the electric controls of the lift truck. Use a water
and sodium bicarbonate solution (soda) to clean the
battery and the battery area. Keep the top of the
battery clean, dry, and free of corrosion.
Make sure the battery is charged and has the cor-
rect voltage and ampere hour rating for the lift
truck. See the nameplate.
Inspect the battery case, connector, and cables for
damage, cracks, or breaks. Contact your local bat-
tery dealer to discuss repair options for the battery
case. Check the level of the electrolyte daily on a
minimum of one cell. The correct level is halfway
between the top of the plates and the bottom of the
fill hole. Add only distilled water.
Make certain the battery restraint panels are prop-
erly installed.
WARNING
Make sure the key switch is OFF and the brake is
set before connecting the battery.
If the lift truck was operated with a discharged
battery, check the contactor for welded tips be-
fore a charged battery is connected.
The battery should have an equalization charge
each month, but not more than each week.
Maintenance Procedures Every 8 Hours or Daily
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