Planned Maintenance; General; Monthly And Quarterly Checks; Wet Cell Battery Care - Big Joe PDI Series Operation Maintenance Manual & Parts List

3-1. GENERAL.

Planned maintenance consists of periodic visual and
operational checks, parts inspection, lubrication, and
scheduled maintenance designed to prevent or dis-
cover malfunctions and defective parts. The operator
performs the checks in SECTION
required servicing to a qualified maintenance techni-
cian who performs the scheduled maintenance and
any required servicing.

3-2. MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY CHECKS.

Table 3-1 is a monthly and quarterly inspection and
service chart based on normal usage of equipment
eight hours per day, five days per week. If the lift truck
is used in excess of forty hours per week, the fre-
quency of inspection and service should be increased
accordingly. These procedures must be performed by
a qualified service technician or your Big Joe service
representative.
Table 3-1 Monthly and Quarterly Inspection and Service Chart
INTERVAL
Monthly Check condition of drive motor commutator, brushes and springs
Monthly Check condition of pump motor commutator, brushes and springs
Monthly Check mechanical brake for proper operation
Monthly Check load wheels for wear
Monthly Check drive wheel for wear
Monthly Inspect wiring for loose connections and damaged insulation
Monthly Inspect contactor tips for excessive pitting and wear
Monthly Check deadman brake switch for proper operation
Monthly Check lift chain tension, lubrication & operation (see paragraph 3-6.)
Quarterly Check lift cylinder wiper ring and packing for leakage
Quarterly Check for excessive jerking of steering arm when stopping or starting
Semi-annually Replace hydraulic filter assembly
Semi-annually Inspect for chain wear (See pargraph 8-3.)
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PLANNED MAINTENANCE

3-3. WET CELL BATTERY CARE.

3-3.1. General.
The life of the battery can be extended by giving it
proper care. Perform a daily check of the battery
whether or not the equipment is in daily use. DO NOT
2, and refers any
overcharge the battery or battery life will be shortened.
DO NOT allow battery to become completely dis-
charged (specific gravity 1.150 or less). This will also
greatly shorten battery life.
CAUTION:
After charging, check the water level in each cell.
Water level must cover plates but not be higher than
the base of the battery cell filler neck.
VISUAL CHECKS
INSPECTION OR SERVICE
Observe and adhere to battery safety
and maintenance supplement (Docu-
ment 245) and battery warning decal
when servicing battery charger.
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