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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