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Battery Maintenance

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29   Battery Maintenance

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BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERY

•

Charge the battery only in areas designated for that 

use.

• Be certain the parking brake is on. Make sure the truck

key switch is turned off and all other controls are in 

the off or neutral position.

• See that the battery cells are filled to the proper level.

   Never use an open flame to check the battery.
• Make certain the charger is the same voltage and

amperage as your battery.

• Read the battery charger instructions.
• Be sure the charger is turned OFF before connecting

the battery to the charger.  Otherwise you might create

a spark which could cause the battery to explode.

Know the Hazards

BATTERY SIZE IS IMPORTANT

Make certain you use the correct size, weight and type

of battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight

or undersized battery installed.

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 E battery.

WARNING

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Avoid being crushed.  Keep head,
arms, hands, legs, and feet within the
operator area.  Stop truck completely
before getting off.

Tipovers and falls from docks can cause
serious injury or even death.

Make sure you are safe.

Connect charger
properly or truck
can be damaged.

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Make certain
charger is plugged
into the battery
connector, not the
truck connector.

069390-A

390-A

Parking brakes are not automatically applied.
With parking brake off, releasing handle will not stop
the truck.

WARNING

Apply Parking Brake

Parking
brake off

Parking
brake on

Warning Labels   30

Warning Labels

EACH WARNING LABEL
ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT

Read and obey all of them to protect

yourself and others.

All rights reserved under International
and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 2006  Crown Equipment Corp.

04

It’s the law, you must be trained
and certified to operate this truck.

(OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)

*  Additional copies of the Operators Manual and Truck
Labels can be obtained from Crown Equipment Corp.,
New Bremen, OH 45869 U.S.A.

You or people around you could be
seriously injured or even killed if you
don't use this truck correctly.

Obey all warnings and instructions on the truck
and in the operator manual*.

Inspect your truck before starting work, make
sure it is in good working order.

07

Stay clear of all
moving parts.

Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.

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Apply Hand Brake

Parking brakes are not
automatically applied.

 WARNI G

N

 WARNI G

N

 WARNI G

N

 WARNI G

N

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 E battery.

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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.

WARNING

CAUTION