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Battery Maintenance

BATTERIES

Your truck will have either a single industrial battery or

a battery pack containing four automotive style batteries.
Check all batteries daily unless sealed, maintenance-free

batteries have been selected.

CHARGERS

To use a separate external charger, follow the directions

on the charger provided.
To use a charger built into the truck you must first have

 access to an AC electrical outlet.  To charge the batteries:

• Turn the truck off.  Do not disconnect the battery.
• Use an extension cord less than 7.5 meters (25 ft) long,

with a wire size of 16 AWG or heavier.

• Plug one end of the extension cord into the charging 

socket on the console.

• Plug the other end of the cord into the AC outlet.
• Check the charging lights on the console.

WHAT THE LIGHTS MEAN

• A steady yellow light means there is power to the 

charger.  If the light does not come on, or goes out, 

make sure the AC outlet is working and the extension

cord is OK.

• A flashing yellow light means something is wrong with

a battery or the charger.  Notify your supervisor.

• A flashing green light means the charger is working.
• A steady green light means charging is finished.

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Know the Hazards

BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERIES

• Do not try to install, remove, charge or service your 

truck battery unless you are trained and authorized.

• Charge the battery only in areas designated for that 

use.

• See that cells of serviciable batteries are filled to the 

proper level.  Never use an open flame to check 

batteries.

• Make sure the truck key switch is turned OFF and all 

controls are in the off or neutral position.

• For a built-in charger, make certain the AC outlet is the

same voltage as the battery charger.

• For an external charger, make certain the charger is the

same voltage and amperage as your battery(s).
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 a battery to explode.

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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.

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.