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Maintenance Section
Battery Terminal - Clean, Inspect
Batteries give off flammable fumes that can
explode.
Do not smoke when observing the battery elec-
trolyte levels.
Electrolyte is an acid and can cause personal
injury if it contacts skin or eyes.
Always wear protective glasses when working
with batteries.
( Diesel Engine - 12V X 2 )
( LP - Gas Engine - 12V X 1 )
1. Clean the top of the battery and terminals.
2. Check terminals for corrosion. Coat terminals
with heavy grease.
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Engine Crankcase (Diesel Engine)
The percentage of sulfur in the fuel will affect the
engine oil recommendations. If the fuel has over
0.5% sulfur content, the CD engine oil must have
a TBN of 20 times the percentage of fuel sulfur
(TBN as measured by the ASTM D-2896 method).
Your oil supplier should be able to furnish the cor-
rect oils.
1. Operate lift truck a few minutes to warm oil.
Park the lift truck with the forks lowered, parking
brake applied, Transmission in neutral and the
engine stopped.
2. Raise rear of lift truck off ground and block
securely.
Hot oil and components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to
contact skin.
Typical Example
3. Remove the crankcase drain plug and allow oil
to drain into a suitable container. Clean and install
drain plug.
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