Crown Counterbalance Truck rc3500-2

DANGER! TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS: Your truck battery produces a gas that can explode. It also contains acid that could burn or disfigure you.

Do not try to install, remove, charge or service a truck battery unless you are trained and authorized.

Never smoke or use an open flame around batteries.

Your company should provide an area where it is safe to work on batteries. Use that area for all battery work.

Use protective equipment such as gloves, eye shields, aprons, etc.

Turn the truck OFF. Check that all controls are in neutral.

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

Use a roller stand to install or remove a battery. Make sure the roller stand is the same height as the rollers in the truck's battery compartment. Also make sure the roller stand is at least as long as your battery.

Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells. You could cause sparks or do damage to the battery. Use an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.

Test your truck in an uncongested area

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. Load size and floor conditions can affect these distances

Know the distance it takes to stop before you start working. If the braking distance is too long to stop safely, don't drive the truck

If anything doesn't look, work or feel right, don't drive the truck. Report the problem to your supervisor

Upload a photo of the completed checklist form from your Crown dealer (part no. OF-3772)

Battery retainers on both sides of the truck are properly installed

All wheels are in good condition

Both forks are secure and not bent, cracked or badly worn

Load backrest and overhead guard are in place and fastened

No signs of hydraulic leaks under the truck