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INTRODUCTION
HYUNDAI welcomes you to the growing group of professionals who own, operate and maintain
HYUNDAI battery tractors. We take pride in the long tradition of quality products and superior value the
HYUNDAI name represents. This manual familiarizes you with safety, operating, and maintenance
information about your new battery tractor. It has been specially prepared to help you use and maintain
your HYUNDAI battery tractor in a safe and correct manner.
Your HYUNDAI battery tractor has been designed and built to be as safe and efficient as today's
technology can make it. As manufactured, for some models, it meets all the applicable mandatory
requirements of ANSI B56.1-1988 Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks. Some trucks are also
furnished with equipment to help you operate safely; for example, parking brake and horn are standard
equipment.
Safe, productive operation of a battery tractor requires both skill and knowledge on the part of the
operator. The operator must know, understand, and practice the safety rules and safe driving and load
handling techniques described in this manual. To develop the skill required, the operator must become
familiar with the construction and features of the battery tractor and how they function, the operator must
understand its capabilities and limitations, and see that it is kept in a safe condition.
Routine Servicing and Maintenance
Regular maintenance and care of your battery tractor is not only important for economy and utilization
reasons; it is essential for your safety. A faulty battery tractor is a potential source of danger to the
operator, and to other personnel working near it. As with all quality equipment, keep your battery tractor
in good operating condition by following the recommended schedule of maintenance.
Operator Daily Inspection - Safety and Operating Checks
A battery tractor should always be examined by the operator, before driving, to be sure it is safe to
operate. The importance of this procedure is emphasized in this manual with a brief illustrated review
and later with more detailed instructions. HYUNDAI dealers can supply copies of a helpful Drivers
Daily Checklist. It is an OSHA requirement.
Planned Maintenance
In addition to the daily operator inspection, HYUNDAI recommends that a planned maintenance and
safety inspection program(PM) be performed by a trained and authorized mechanic on a regular basis.
The PM will provide an opportunity to make a thorough inspection of the safety and operating condition
of your battery tractor. Necessary adjustments and repairs can be done during the PM, which will
increase the lift or components and reduce unscheduled downtime and increase safety. The PM can be
scheduled to meet your particular application and battery tractor usage.
The procedures for a periodic planned maintenance program that covers inspections, operational
checks, cleaning, lubrication, and minor adjustments are outlined in this manual. Your HYUNDAI dealer
is prepared to help you with a Planned Maintenance Program by trained service personnel who know
your battery tractor and can keep it operating safely and efficiently.
Service Manual
In-depth service information for trained service personnel is found in Service Manual.