Battery; Theory Of Operation; Maintenance; Inspection And Care - prime mover smx45 Master Service Manual

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Battery

1. Theory of Operation

Check the truck's data plate for the weight of the battery
required for the truck. Contact your local battery supplier for
the purchase of a proper voltage battery. A 24 volt battery
may not be supplied with the truck.

2. Maintenance

Information in this section does not supercede or replace
information available by the battery and battery charger
supplier. Read, understand, and follow the procedures
available by the battery and battery charger supplier. Notify
your supervisor if there are any concerns or questions
regarding the battery or procedures.

2.1. Inspection and Care

Battery electrolyte is a solution of sulfuric
WARNING
acid and water. Battery acid causes burns.
Should any electrolyte come in contact with
clothing or skin, flush the area immediately
with cold water. Should the solution get on
your face or in the eyes, flush the area with
cold water and receive medical attention
immediately.
Before working on the battery, review
CAUTION
Battery Safety beginning on
Batteries may weigh more than 200 pounds
(91
replacement. Use a suitable replacement
device or hoist for lifting.
NOTE! Read, understand, and follow procedures,
recommendations
available by the battery and battery charger
supplier.
Batteries in industrial trucks pick up various kinds of dirt and
dust depending on their surroundings and the types of
Master Service Manual 2006-08-08
F-code Section
PT S5.1
Version no T-code
001 SMX
kg). Use extreme
and
C-code
5110
Battery
page 20.
care during
specifications
199