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8.2 Long Term Storage8.2 Long Term Storage
When parking the truck for a prolonged period,When parking the truck for a prolonged period,
place the truck body and counter weight on blocks toplace the truck body and counter weight on blocks to
reduce the load on the two rear wheels.reduce the load on the two rear wheels.
Perform the following maintenance for long Perform the following maintenance for long termterm
truck storage:truck storage:
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Remove the battery and recharge it once aRemove the battery and recharge it once a
month, and store it in a shady place..month, and store it in a shady place..
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Brush antirust oil on exterior exposed parts, suchBrush antirust oil on exterior exposed parts, such
as piston rods and axles.as piston rods and axles.
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Cover ventilationCover ventilation--plug and airplug and air--filter to keep outfilter to keep out
moisture.moisture.
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Start the forklift at least once a week. If theStart the forklift at least once a week. If the
coolant has already been drained, then add coolant tocoolant has already been drained, then add coolant to
the radiator. Then run the engine at low speed.the radiator. Then run the engine at low speed.
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DO NOT park the forklift on asphalt surfacesDO NOT park the forklift on asphalt surfaces
during summer.during summer.
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a. The block must be single and a. The block must be single and hardhard
enough to support the truck.enough to support the truck.
b. Don‘t use blocks higher than 300 mmb. Don‘t use blocks higher than 300 mm
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c. Lift the truck to place it on the blocks.c. Lift the truck to place it on the blocks.
d. Use the same size blocks under thed. Use the same size blocks under the
left and right sides of the truck.left and right sides of the truck.
e. While the truck is supported by thee. While the truck is supported by the
blocks, swing the truck forward, backward, leftblocks, swing the truck forward, backward, left
and right, check and right, check its safety.its safety.