Section V. OPERATION UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

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b. Move tilt control lever forward to aline forks

d. Refer to paragraph 2-12 and move truck

horizontally with stack or ground.

away from load an return for further loading operations or

c. Refer to figure 2-7 and lower load into

parking place.

desired position.

Section V. OPERATION UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

b. Electrical System.

2-15. General

(1) Check specific gravity of battery more often.

Although the truck is designed primarily for warehouse

(2) Do not add water to the battery unless the

operations, the truck could be operated under unusual

truck is going to be operated immediately or charging is

conditions as described in the following paragraphs.

to be performed.

When operating under these conditions, extra care must

(3) Keep battery charged as much as possible

be provided to maintain the truck in good operating

to insure proper operation and prevent freezing at low

condition. To operate under these conditions certain

temperatures.

additional services must be performed, and certain

(4) Remove and store the battery in a warm

regular maintenance procedures may be required more

place if truck is not going to be parked in a shelter, if

often.

possible.

2-16. Operation in Extreme Heat

2-18. Operation in Sandy or Dusty Areas

a. Check battery electrolyte level more often.

a. Remove all sand from axles, wheels,

Maintain level 5 / 8-inch above the plates.

steering spindles, and brake assemblies periodically.

b. Check specific gravity of battery more often.

Check all parts often to prevent undue wear caused by

c. Clean battery cables frequently.

sand.

d. If thermal relays cut out electric motors due

b. Protect lift and tilt mechanisms from

to overheating, allow truck to cool. Relays will

entrance of sand. Cover exposed parts of lift and tilt

automatically reset and allow operation to resume.

cylinder rods, lift chains, and reservoir during sand

2-17. Operation in Extreme Cold

storms.

a. Protection. The truck should be stored in a

2-19. Operation in Damp Tropical Areas

heated building or shelter if possible. If a shelter is not

a. Check all paint for chipping and scratching.

available, park the truck with the front end facing into the

Corrosive action from dampness will take place almost

wind and cover with a tarpaulin. Fasten tarpaulin securely

immediately if bare metal is exposed.

to prevent it from blowing away.

b. Touch up all spots where paint is chipped or

scratched.

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