Safety Labels; Battery; Oil Leaks - Yale 524150797 Maintenance Manual

8000 YRM 1666

Safety Labels

WARNING
If labels that have warnings or instructions are
damaged, they must be replaced immediately.
Check that all safety labels are installed in the
correct locations on the lift truck. Make sure that
all labels are not damaged and that they can be
read. If necessary, see the Parts Manual for your
lift truck for the correct location of the labels.
Safety labels are installed on the lift truck to give
information about possible hazards. It is important that
all safety labels are installed on the lift truck and can
be read. See the Parts Manual for label placement for
your lift truck.

Battery

WARNING
DO NOT lay tools on top of the battery.
The acid in the electrolyte can cause injury. If the
electrolyte is spilled, use water to flush the area.
Make the acid neutral with a solution of sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda). Acid in the eyes must
be flushed with water continuously for fifteen
minutes then seek medical attention.
Batteries generate explosive fumes. Keep the
vents in the caps clean. Keep sparks or open
flames away from the battery area. DO NOT make a
spark from the battery connections. Disconnect
the battery when doing maintenance.
The battery must fit the battery compartment so
the battery restraint panels will operate correctly.
Use spacers to prevent the battery from moving
more than 13 mm (0.5 in.) in any direction.
CAUTION
Disposal of batteries
environmental regulations.
Make sure the battery weight is within the maximum
and minimum weight shown on the nameplate.
Keep the battery case, top cover, and the area for the
battery clean and painted. Leakage and corrosion from
the battery can cause a malfunction in the electric
controls of the lift truck. Use a water and sodium
bicarbonate solution (soda) to clean the battery and
must meet local
Maintenance Procedures Every 8 Hours or Daily
the battery area. Keep the top of the battery clean, dry,
and free of corrosion.
Make sure the battery is charged and has the correct
voltage and ampere hour rating for the lift truck. See
the nameplate.
Inspect the battery case, connector, and cables for
damage, cracks, or breaks. Contact your local battery
dealer to discuss repair options for the battery case.
Check the level of the electrolyte daily on a minimum
of one cell. The correct level is halfway between the
top of the plates and the bottom of the fill hole. Add
only distilled water.
Make certain the battery restraint panels are properly
installed.
WARNING
Make sure the key switch is OFF and the brake is
set before connecting the battery.
If the lift truck was operated with a discharged
battery, check the contactor for welded tips before
a charged battery is connected.
The battery should have an equalization charge each
month, but not more than each week.

Oil Leaks

WARNING
Always wear the proper protective equipment
including eye protection and petroleum-resistant
gloves when handling hydraulic oil. Thoroughly
wash oil from exposed areas of skin as soon as
possible.
Completely lower forks
pressure before disassembling any part of the lift
pump or disconnecting any hydraulic hoses.
The hydraulic oil is hot at normal operating
temperatures. Be careful when draining the oil.
Never check for leaks by putting hands on
hydraulic lines or components under pressure.
Hydraulic oil under pressure can be injected into
the skin.
to relieve hydraulic
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