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Battery Maintenance

BATTERIES

Your truck has four automotive style batteries.
You must check your batteries daily.

CHARGERS

Your truck will have either a built-in charger or an optional
bench type charger.  The built-in charger must be plugged
into an AC electrical outlet before charging.  Make certain
the charger and the AC outlet are the same voltage.
Follow the directions on your charger.

BATTERY CHARGE METER OPTION

The lighted bar shows how much charge is left in your
battery.  A flashing light will warn you that the battery is
getting low.  Two flashing lights mean you must have the
battery changed or recharged.

Know the Hazards

BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS

Your truck batteries produce fumes that can explode.
 They also contain acid that could burn or disfigure you.
• Never smoke or use an open flame around batteries.

• Do not try to install, remove, charge or service your 

truck batteries unless you are trained and authorized.

• Your company should provide an area where it is safe

to work on batteries.  Use that area for all battery work.

• Use protective equipment such as gloves, eye shields, 

aprons, etc.

• See that the battery cells are filled to the proper level.
   Never use an open flame to check the battery.

• For a built-in charger, make certain the AC outlet is the

same voltage as your charger.

•  Read and follow the battery charger instructions.

• Be sure the charger is turned OFF before connecting

the batteries to the charger.  Otherwise you might create
a spark which could cause a battery to explode.

• Make sure the truck key switch is turned OFF and all 

controls are in the off or neutral position.

• Leave battery door open while charging.

• Avoid using extension cords.  But if you must, follow 

the recommendations on your battery charger.

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Batteries can produce explosive gas.  Do not
smoke, use open flame, or create an arc or sparks
near this battery.  Ventilate well when in an enclosed
area and when charging.

 This battery contains Sulfuric Acid which causes
severe burns.  Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing.
 In case of contact, flush immediately and thoroughly
with water.  Get medical attention if your eyes are
affected.

 DANGER

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