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WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE BATTERIES

• Turn the truck OFF. Disconnect the battery. 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 undersized 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 to remove it from a stand. Make sure you adjust 
the spreader bar hooks to fi t the battery.

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.

BATTERY RETAINERS
  

• The battery could slide out if retainers are not in 

place. Check both sides of the truck.

• Truck operation can be affected if the battery is 

able to shift.  Make certain the battery retainers are 
properly adjusted.

AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY

• Replace the battery retainer.  Make certain the 

retainers on both sides of the truck are in place.

• Check that the battery retainers are properly adjusted 

to prevent the battery from shifting.

• Connect the battery. Turn the truck ON and check 

truck operation.

Minimum battery size allowed

000 mm 

(00.00 in.)

 wide

000 mm 

(00.00 in.)

 long

Undersize battery can affect truck

handling and stability. You could have
an accident.
Use U.L. classified Type EO battery.

WARNING