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Battery Maintenance

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BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERY

• Charge the battery only in areas designated for that use.

• 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.  Also,
make sure the truck key switch is turned off and all
controls are in the off position.

Know the Hazards

BATTERY CHARGE METER OPTION

The lighted bar shows how much charge is left in your
battery.  A flashing light will warn you that the battery is
getting low.  Two flashing lights mean you must have the
battery changed or recharged.

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Warning Labels

EACH WARNING LABEL
ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT

Read and obey all of them to protect
yourself and others.

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and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 1997  Crown Equipment Corp.

07

Stay clear of all
moving parts.

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

 WARNI G

N

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.

 CAUTI N

O

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.

 WARNI G

N

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Riding on this
truck could
cause serious
injury.

No Riding.

 WARNI G

N

121

Tilting mast forward when forks are raised and
loaded can tip the truck over causing injury or death.

Do not tilt elevated load forward unless it is
over a stack.

WARNING

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

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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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.

 DANGER