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43   Battery Maintenance

Battery Maintenance

WHEN YOU INSTALL 

OR CHANGE THE BATTERY

• Turn the truck OFF. Make sure all controls are in   

  neutral. Disconnect the battery.
• 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 the battery. 

  Make sure the roller stand is the same height as  

  the rollers in the truck's battery compartment. Also  

  be certain 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 the battery  

  on, or remove it from a stand.  Make sure you adjust  

  the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery.

AFTER INSTALLING THE BATTERY

• Replace the battery retainer and side cover. 
• Connect the battery. Turn the truck ON and check

  truck operation.

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.

BATTERY RETAINER

The battery could slide out if the retainer is not in 

place. Check before you operate your truck.

BATTERY SIZE

Make certain you use the correct size and weight 

battery. Never operate a truck that has underweight or 

undersized battery installed.

DANGER

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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.

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

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