Crown Counterbalance Truck FC 5745-55

Gas struts are working properly and holding the seat deck securely in the open position

For flooded lead acid batteries, battery water level is checked

Warning: Don't use an open flame to check the battery. Be sure vent caps are in place

Battery cables and connectors are inspected for damage or corrosion

Sign off on the daily battery check

Test drive in an uncongested area

Adjust the operator seat and steering wheel to a comfortable position

Ensure full operation of the controls

Try all the hydraulic functions

Check that the steering is easy and smooth

Drive the truck slowly in both directions

Drive through the full speed range in both forward and reverse

Check braking and plugging distances in forward and reverse

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE BATTERIES:

Flooded Lead Acid Batteries 1. Turn the truck OFF. Check that all controls are in neutral. Disconnect the battery

2. Tilt the steering wheel up, remove the storage tray (if present), and move the seat towards the rear

Raise the seat deck to the open position. Note: A seat deck can fall. Make certain the gas struts are working properly and will hold the seat deck securely in the open position

3. Remove the full side cover or short battery retainer

4. Make certain you use the correct size and weight battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight or undersized battery installed

5. If you use a roller stand to install or remove a battery, make sure the roller stand is the same height as the rollers in your truck's battery compartment. Also make sure the roller stand is at least as long as the battery

6. Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells

BEFORE CHARGING POWER SOURCES: Read the instructions for the charger and power source. Make sure that the charger has the correct voltage and amperage for the power source. Only charge a power source in an authorized area.

AVOID DAMAGING THE TRUCK AND BATTERY CHARGER: Make sure that the battery charger is plugged into the battery connector, not the truck connector.

AVOID DAMAGING THE BATTERY: Batteries that are not properly maintained will fail prematurely. Always follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

Power source connector unplugged from the truck?

Charging instructions from the power source manufacturer followed?

Charger unplugged and power source connector plugged into the truck after charging?

Enter the voltage of the charger

Enter the amperage of the charger

Charging a V-Force Lithium-Ion Battery

Is the charger plugged into the battery charge port?

Did you follow the charging instructions for the V-Force lithium-ion battery?

Did you opportunity charge during breaks or whenever the truck was not being used?

Did you unplug the charger from the battery charge port when charging was complete or the battery was fully charged?

Did you read the instructions for the charger and power source?

Did you ensure that the charger has the correct voltage and amperage for the power source?