Sulfuric Acid; Batteries produce explosive gas.; Minimum battery size allowed- Page 19

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE BATTERIES

• Turn the truck OFF.  Check that all controls

are in neutral.

• Make certain you use the correct size and weight 

battery.  Never operate a truck that has an underweight
or undersize battery installed.

• 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.

• 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 on, or 

remove it from a stand.  Make sure you adjust the 
spreader bar hooks to fit the battery.

AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY

• Replace the battery retainer.  Make certain the retainers

on both sides of the truck are in place.

• Be sure the block #77034 is bolted to the back of the 

battery half of the connector.

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

operation.

Battery Maintenance

Know the Hazards

BATTERY SIZE

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

TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS

Your truck battery produces fumes that can explode.
It also contains acid that could burn or disfigure 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 flame 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.

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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.

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Minimum battery size allowed

Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability.  You could have

an accident.

XXX

 mm 

(

XX

.

XX

 in.)

 wide

XXX

 mm 

(

XX

.

XX

 in.)

 long

Use U.L. classified Type EO battery.

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WARNING

DANGER