Sulfuric Acid; Batteries produce explosive gas.; Minimum battery size allowed- Page 15

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE A BATTERY

• Turn the truck OFF and check that all controls are in 

neutral.  Disconnect the battery.  Tilt the steering wheel
up and raise the battery cover.  Remove the side cover 
and battery retainer.

• Make certain you use the correct size and weight

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

• 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 your truck's battery compartment.  Also make
sure the roller stand is at least as long as the 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 move a battery to, or

from, the battery compartment or stand.  Make sure you
adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery.

AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY

• Replace the battery retainer and side cover.

• Lower and latch the battery cover.

• Connect the battery.
• Return the steering wheel to a comfortable position.  

Turn the truck ON and check truck operation.

Know the Hazards

BATTERY RETAINER MUST BE IN PLACE

The battery could slide out if the retainer is not in place.
Check that the retainer is installed and secure.

BATTERY SIZE AND WEIGHT IS IMPORTANT

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 gas 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. when working on batteries.

BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERY

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

• Check that the charger is the same voltage and amperage

as the battery.  Read the battery charger instructions.

•  Be sure the charger is turned OFF before connecting 

the battery to the charger.  Otherwise a spark could
cause the battery to explode.  Also, make sure the truck
key switch is turned off and all controls are in neutral.

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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.

 WARNI G

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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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