Sulfuric Acid; Use (2) 1/4 x 1-1/4 in.; Batteries produce explosive gas.- Page 15

27   Battery Maintenance

Battery Maintenance

WHEN USING A ROLLER STAND

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.

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.

WHEN YOU INSTALL A BATTERY

• Turn the truck OFF.  Check that all

controls are in neutral.  Disconnect the battery.
Remove the battery retainer.

• Make certain you use the correct size and weight

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

• 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 A SPREADER BAR

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.

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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,

apron, etc.

BATTERY RETAINERS

The battery could slide out if battery retainers are not in
place. Check both sides of the truck.

Know the Hazards

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BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR BATTERY

Be sure the block (Crown #77034) is bolted to the back
of the battery half of the connector.  Without that block
the Power Disconnect won’t work.  In an emergency you
will not be able to cut power to the truck.

Make certain the truck key switch is turned off and all
controls are in the off or neutral position.

Use (2) 1/4 x 1-1/4 in.
screws, lockwashers
& nuts

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.

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.

DANGER

Minimum battery size allowed