Shutdown Of Forklift Truck; Disposal Of Old Vehicles - Linde E12 Operating Instructions Manual

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Servicing
Troubleshooting

Shutdown of forklift truck

Measures prior to shutdown
If the vehicle is shut down for more than
2 months e.g. for operational reasons, it
should only be left in a well ventilated, clean
and dry room free of frost, and the following
measures undertaken beforehand.
Clean forklift truck thoroughly.
Raise fork carriage several times to the
end stop, move lift mast backwards and
forwards a few times and operate any
attachments several times.
Lower the fork carriage to a supporting
surface until the chains are relieved of load.
Check the hydraulic oil level and top up if
necessary.
All unpainted mechanical components
should be coated with a thin film of oil or
grease.
Grease vehicle.
Check battery condition and density of acid.
Lubricate battery terminals with acid-free
grease. (Follow instructions of battery
manufacturer .)
Apply a suitable contact spray to all exposed
electrical contacts .

Disposal of old vehicles

The disposal of old vehicles is regulated
in directive 2000/53/EC of the European
Parliament and Council.
We recommend having this work carried out
by an authorised salvager. If you want to do
this yourself, you must, according to Articles
9, 10 and 11 the directive 75/442/EEC, obtain
a permit from the responsible authorities.
The following minimum requirements must
also be observed:
• The storage locations for old vehicles
before their processing must be suitable
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Jack up the vehicle so all wheels are off the
ground.
This will prevent permanent deformation of the
tyres.
NOTE
Do not cover with plastic foil or this will encour-
age the formation and collection of condensed
water.
NOTE
If the vehicle is to be shut down for more than
6 months, further measures should be agreed
with your authorised dealer.
Start-up after shutdown
Clean forklift truck thoroughly and grease.
Clean the battery and lubricate battery
terminals with acid-free grease
Check battery condition and density of acid
and recharge if necessary.
Check hydraulic oil for condensed water
and change if necessary.
Perform maintenance as before initial
commissioning.
Put forklift truck into service.
areas with an impermeable surface. They
must be provided with collecting facilities
and separators for fluids running out and
grease-cutting cleaning agents.
• The processing locations must be suitable
areas with an impermeable surface. They
must be provided with collecting facilities
and separators for fluids running out and
grease-cutting cleaning agents. Suitable
storerooms for removed parts and parts
partially smeared with oil as well as for tyres,
including fire protection measures. Suitable
storage tanks for fluids such as fuel, engine
Operating Instructions – 386 807 1001 EN – 03/2006