
Maintenance Procedures Every 8 Hours or Daily 8000 SRM 1368
Battery
WARNING
DO NOT lay tools on top of the battery.
The acid in the electrolyte can cause injury. If
the electrolyte is spilled, make the acid neutral
with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (soda)
and water, then flush the area with water. Acid
in the eyes must be immediately flushed with
water continuously for 15 minutes, then seek
medical attention.
Batteries generate explosive fumes. Keep the
vents in the caps clean. Keep sparks or open
flames away from the battery area. DO NOT
make a spark from the battery connections.
Disconnect the battery when performing main-
tenance.
The battery must fit the battery compartment
so the battery restraint panels will operate cor-
rectly. Use spacers to prevent the battery from
moving more than 13.0 mm (0.5 in.) in any di-
rection.
NOTE: Battery water levels can be maintained with-
out removing the battery from the truck.
Check for loose or broken electrical connections and
damaged wires or cables. Examine the battery case
for damage and leakage. See the battery dealer in the
area to repair any damage to the battery or cables.
Check that the vent caps are clear. Check the level of
the electrolyte daily on a minimum of one cell. Add
only distilled water, as necessary, if the cell is low. If
one cell is low, check the rest of the cells. The correct
level is halfway between the top of the plates and the
bottom of the fill hole. Use a hydrometer to check
that the battery is not discharged below the mini-
mum specific gravity given by the manufacturer and
has enough charge to complete a work period. See
How to Charge Battery in this section.
Remove the battery as described in the section In-
dustrial Battery 2240 SRM 1. Check the battery
case, connector, and cables for damage, cracks, or
breaks. See the battery dealer in your area to re-
pair any damage. Keep the battery case and the bat-
tery compartment clean and painted. Leaks and cor-
rosion from the battery can cause a malfunction in
the electric controls of the lift truck. Use a water
and soda solution to clean the battery and the bat-
tery compartment. Keep the top of the battery clean,
dry, and free of corrosion.
Make sure the battery is the correct weight and volt-
age size. Prevent side-to-side movement of the bat-
tery by adjusting the brackets on either side of the
battery. The correct battery is specified in How to
Change Battery and in the Operating Manual.The
Operating Manual is located in the container on
the Drive Unit cover. This is a permanent reference
andmustbeavailableforuseatalltimes.
Frame
WARNING
Forklift truck frames and components may
have polyurethane paint. Welding, burning, or
other heat sufficient to cause thermal decom-
position of the paint may release isocyanates.
These chemicals are allergic sensitizers to
the skin and respiratory tract and overex-
posure may occur without odor warning.
Always utilize good industrial hygiene prac-
tices, including removal of all paint (prime
and finish coats) to the metal around the area
to be welded. Use local ventilation and/or
supplied-air respiratory protection when re-
pairing the frame.
CAUTION
All welding repairs must be pre-approved by
Hyster™ company Contact Management.
Check the frame for damage. Inspect for rust and
cracks especially near welds. All surfaces of the
frame should be covered with paint to prevent rust
and corrosion. Heat can weaken metal, preventing
some areas of the frame from being repaired. See
Welding Repairs.
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