Table 1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for 6K Forklift - Continued.

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UNIT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) - CONTINUED

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Table 1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for 6K Forklift - Continued.

Location

Item To

Man-

Check/

Hours

Item No.

Interval

Procedure

Service

Semi-

Batteries

annual

WARNING

To avoid injury, eye protection and acid-resistant gloves must be

worn when working around batteries. Do not smoke, use open

flame, make sparks or create other ignition sources around batter-

ies. If a battery is giving off gases, it can explode and cause injury

to personnel. Remove all jewelry such as rings, ID tags, watches,

and bracelets. If jewelry or a tool contacts battery terminal, a

direct short will result in instant heating, damage to equipment,

and injury to personnel.

Sulfuric acid contained in batteries can cause serious burns. If bat-

tery corrosion or electrolyte makes contact with skin, eyes or

clothing, take immediate action to stop the corrosive burning

effects. Failure to follow these procedures may result in death or

serious injury to personnel.

CAUTION

If battery box is corroded, it will be necessary to remove batteries

then clean to remove acid residues and corrosion.

Buildup of dirt or corrosion on batteries may lead to electrical

malfunctions.

Service batteries as follows:

a. Remove cover from battery box.

b. Check battery hold-down for looseness, corrosion or damage.

c. Clean top of batteries with a clean rag (Item 40, WP 0323 00).

d. Inspect batteries for evidence of a cracked case and electrolyte leakage.

e. Disconnect battery cables (WP 0107 00).

NOTE

If forklift is equipped with original equipment maintenance-free

batteries, batteries will have no filler caps; electrolyte level cannot

be checked.

Skip steps f through i if batteries are maintenance-free.

f. Ensure all battery filler caps are present.

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