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B10 - BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
CHECK
Check the electrolyte level in each cell of the battery.
If the lift truck is working in a high temperature environment, check the level
more frequently than every 50 hours service.
- Open the I.C. engine compartment.
- Open battery cowl 1 (Fig. B10/1) and hold it open with locking device 2 (Fig.
B10/1).
- Remove caps 3 (Fig. B10/2) from each cell of the battery.
- The level is correct when it is 1,5 cm (1/2 in) above the top of the plates in
the battery.
- If necessary, top up the cells with clean distilled water that has been stored
in a glass container.
- Clean and dry caps 3 (Fig. B10/2) and refit in place and screw in firmly.
- Check the terminal connections and lightly smear them with petroleum jelly
to prevent the formation of corrosion.
- Close the battery cowl.
B11 - FRONT AND REAR WHEELS REDUCERS PIVOTS
GREASE
Clean and lubricate the points 1 (8 lubricators) (Fig. B11) with grease (See
LUBRICANTS AND FUEL in SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE) and remove the
surplus of grease.
B12 - REAR AXLE OSCILLATION
GREASE
Clean and lubricate the points 1 (2 lubricators) (Fig. B12) with grease (See
LUBRICANTS AND FUEL in SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE) and remove the
surplus of grease.
B10/1
1
2
B10/2
3
B11
1
B12
1 1
Handling and servicing a battery can be dangerous, take the following
precautions :
- Wear protective goggles.
- Keep the battery horizontal.
- Never smoke or work near a naked flame.
- Work in a well-ventilated area.
- In the event of electrolyte being spilled onto the skin or splashed in the
eyes, rinse thoroughly with cold water for 15 minutes and call a doctor.
CAUTION
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