Transporting and storing the truck
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Towing and transporting a defec-
tive truck
Tow or transport a defective truck to a repair station as follows:
• Tow the truck using a tow-truck and trailer if the truck’s drive
wheel is jammed. The truck’s drive wheel must be lifted off
the ground.
The towed truck shall always have an operator who can steer
and apply the brake when towing using a tow-truck and tow-
rope.
Storing the truck
Take the following action if the truck is not used for a long period
of time:
Battery
• Recharge the batteries fully and carry out usual battery main-
tenance.
• Remove the battery connector if you do not intend to use the
truck for periods longer than one week.
• Maintenance charge the battery every third month and
check the fluid level.
Hydraulic system
• Change the oil in the hydraulic system when stored for peri-
ods longer than one year, see the oil specification in the
Lubrication chart in chapter Maintenance.
Drive unit
•Block up the truck’s drive section to take the load off the drive
wheel, when stored for periods longer than one week.
Starting after a period of disuse
Before the truck is put into operation after a period of disuse it
should undergo a function and safety check as set out in the
chapter Daily service and function checks.
• When stored for a period greater than three months carry
out preventive maintenance as set out in the instructions, 500
hours interval.
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