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35    Battery Maintenance

Battery Maintenance

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE BATTERIES

• Turn the truck OFF. Be sure the coast selector is off
  and the brake is applied.

• Make certain you use the correct size and weight
  battery. Never operate a truck that has an 
  underweight or undersize battery installed.

• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells.
  You could cause sparks or do damage to the battery.
  Use an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.

• Use an approved spreader bar to place a battery in, 
  or remove it from, the battery compartment or a 
  stand. Make sure you adjust the spreader bar hooks 
 to 

fi t the battery.

USING A ROLLER STAND

• If you use a roller stand to install or remove a battery
  make sure the roller stand is the same height as the
  rollers in the truck's battery compartment. Also 
  make sure the roller stand is at least as long as 
 your 

battery.

AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY

• Replace the battery retainers. Make certain the 
  retainers on both sides of the truck are in place.

• Connect the battery. Turn the truck ON and check
 truck 

operation.

Know the Hazards

Note:  DELAY ON LIFT

When the battery is connected to the truck, there is 
approximately a 10 second delay before lift is available.

TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS

Your truck battery produces fumes that can explode.
It also contains acid that could burn or disfi gure you.

• Do not try to install, remove, charge or service your
  truck battery unless you are trained and authorized.

• Never smoke or use an open fl ame around batteries.

• 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.

BATTERY RETAINERS MUST BE IN PLACE

The battery could slide out if all retainers are not in
place. Check that both retainers are installed before
operating your truck.

COAST SELECTOR MUST BE OFF

Be sure the coast selector is off and the brake is on
before removing or installing a battery.

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Batteries produce explosive gas.

Do not smoke, use open flame, or 
create an arc or sparks near this battery.  
Ventilate well in enclosed areas and 
when charging.

Batteries contain 

Sulfuric Acid

 which 

causes severe burns.  Do not get in 
eyes, on skin, or clothing.  In case of 
contact, flush immediately.  Get medical 
attention if your eyes are affected.

DANGER