How To Change The Battery - Yale 524150797 Maintenance Manual

Battery Maintenance

HOW TO CHANGE THE BATTERY

WARNING
Make sure the capacity of the crane and spreader
bar is greater than the weight of the battery. The
weight of the battery is normally shown on the
battery case. The spreader bar must NOT be made
of metal or it must have insulated straps.
Batteries are heavy. Use care to avoid injury.
The replacement battery must fit the battery
compartment correctly. Use spacers to prevent the
battery from moving in the battery compartment.
Make sure the weight of the replacement battery is
within the maximum and minimum weights shown
on the nameplate.
Make sure the key switch is in the OFF position
and the park brake is set before connecting the
battery.
CAUTION
If the lift truck was operated using a low battery,
inspect for welded contacts BEFORE connecting a
charged battery. The circuit will not reset and lift
truck operation cannot be controlled if the
contacts arewelded.
movement of the battery by adjusting the brackets
on each side of the battery and tighten the
capscrews, lockwashers, and nuts to retain the
batteries.
The replacement battery must fit the battery
compartment. Make sure the battery cables have
clearance to move during lifting and lowering of
the forks. Make sure that the replacement battery
is the correct voltage and weight as shown on the
capacity plate. See Figure 9.
1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position.
Disconnect the battery. Use a spreader bar and
lifting device to remove the battery.
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Prevent sideto- side
1. CRANE
2. SPREADER BAR
3. INSULATOR STRAPS
4. BATTERY
Figure 9. Changing the Battery
2. Position blocks under both sides of the truck in
the area of the battery compartment.
3. Loosen and remove buckle and strap from around
battery.
4. Lift the battery out of the truck. DO NOT allow the
battery to shift from side to side. Make sure the
battery cables have clearance.
5. Before installing a new battery, make sure the
battery is the correct size and weight for the lift
truck. Make sure the battery has clearance for
installation. Check that the battery connector can
be attached to the lift truck connector without
pulling during lifting and lowering operations. DO
NOT damage the battery cables during
installation. Install the battery.
6. Replace buckle and strap and tighten to prevent
the battery from moving.
7. Remove the blocks from under the truck.
8000 YRM 1666