Komatsu AX20 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 90

22. TRAVEL OPERATIONS
n CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
• Battery electrolyte is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes or on your skin or clothes, wash it off
with large amounts of water. In particular, if it gets in your eyes, consult a doctor quickly.
• To avoid gas explosions, do not smoke or cause short circuits or sparks near the battery.
If the battery electrolyte is below the top of the electrode plates, add
distilled water to the top of the electrode plates.
Check the battery case for cracking and stain caused by electrolyte
leakage.
Clean the battery cap breathers and terminals.
NOTICE
• If the battery electrolyte has spilled and the level has gone
down, have your battery repair shop add dilute sulfuric acid of
the same density.
• Do not use a metal funnel when using distilled water or dilute sulfuric acid.
n CHECK PARKING BRAKE
The operating effort for the parking lever should be 55 ft/lb (245 N)
(25 kgf). If it is less then 44 ft/lb (196 N) (20 kgf), please contact your
Komatsu Forklift dealer.
n CHECK HORN
Check that the horn sounds normally when the horn button is
pressed.
n CHECK LAMPS
Check that the head lamps and turn signal lamps work properly. Check lamps also for any dirt or damage.
n CHECK OIL LEVEL IN CLUTCH RESERVOIR TANK
1. Open the inspection cover in the floorplate.
2. Remove the cap and the center cover, and check that the oil
level is within the correct range of 0.39 in. (10 mm) from the cap
as shown.
3. If the oil level is low, add genuine Komatsu brake fluid.
NOTICE
Always use genuine Komatsu brake fluid in the clutch reservoir
tank.
4. Install the cap and the center cover.
NOTICE
Install the center cover with the embossed letters facing up.
5. Close the inspection cover in the floorplate, and fit the floor mat back into place.
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