Crown Stockpicker SP3210

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. Use an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary

Use an approved spreader bar to place a battery on, or remove it from a stand. Make sure you adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery

Replace the battery retainer. Make certain the retainers on both sides of the truck are in place

Connect the battery. Turn the truck ON and check truck operation

Test drive 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

Know the distance it takes to stop before you start working

Report any issues to your supervisor

CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK

Inspect your harness, tether, snap hooks and mounting points

Clean the safety shield and keep it clear

Check to make sure the battery is charged, water level is OK and vent caps are in place

Make certain the battery retainers on both sides of the truck are properly installed

See that all wheels are in good condition

Make sure the flashing light is working

Check that both forks are secure and not bent, cracked or badly worn