Hyster-Yale Electric Reach Truck R30XMS2

- WARNING! Do not put tools on the battery. Tools on the battery can cause a short circuit and possible damage or injury. The acid in the electrolyte can cause injury. If the electrolyte leaks, use water to flush the area. Make the acid neutral with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Acid in the eyes must be immediately flushed with water

- WARNING! Do NOT put hands, arms, feet, or legs between the battery and a solid object. Batteries are very heavy and can cause an injury. The lift truck and battery stand MUST be on a level surface to remove the battery

- Check the level of the electrolyte daily on a minimum of one cell. Add only distilled water if the cell is low. The correct level is halfway between the top of the plates and the bottom of the fill hole. To check and add water to the cells, the battery must be out of the battery compartment

- Remove the battery as described in How to Change the Battery. Check the battery case, connector, and cables for damage, cracks, or breaks. See the battery dealer in your area to repair any damage. Keep the battery case and the battery compartment clean and painted. Leaks and corrosion from the battery can cause a malfunction in the electric controls of the lift truck

- Use a water and soda solution to clean the battery and the battery compartment. Keep the top of the battery clean, dry, and free of corrosion

- Check that the correct spacer is installed across the mast side of the battery compartment. The spacer must allow the battery to move not more than 13 mm (0.5 in.) toward the front or rear of the compartment

- Check that the battery cannot move more than 13 mm (0.5 in.) across the width of the lift truck. If the battery can move more than the maximum amount, make sure the battery is the correct weight and the correct spacers are installed for that battery

- See your Hyster lift truck dealer for the correct spacers. The correct battery is in Table 4 of Battery Maintenance at the end of this section

- Check that each battery compartment panel fits correctly and is not bent;

Inspect the drive tire and load wheels for damage

Inspect the tread and remove any objects that will cause damage. Smooth any cuts or tears to prevent further damage

Inspect the wheels and caster for loose or missing parts. Remove any wire, strapping, or other material wound around the axles or caster

CAUTION! If the wheels have been removed and installed, check all wheel nuts after 2 to 5 hours of operation.

Tighten the nuts (in a cross pattern) to the correct torque value shown in the Maintenance Schedule table.

When the nuts stay tight after 8 hours, the interval for checking the torque can be extended to 350 hours

Sign off on the tire, wheels, and caster inspection

Correct operation of the pallet clamp

Put an empty pallet on the forks. With the forks raised so the pallet is supported by the forks, stand on the corners of the pallet farthest from the operator’s platform

Check if the board under the opposite fork does not raise enough to contact the fork

Use multipurpose grease to lubricate the pawls of the pallet clamp

Sign off on the pallet clamp check

WARNING! To help avoid personal injury, the tether line is specially made to lessen the shock of a fall. Do not substitute other types of rope

Inspect the tether line for wear, cuts, or damage

Inspect the clips for cracks and proper operation

Inspect the belt for cracks, cuts, or wear

The operator has fastened the belt snugly with the 'D' ring in the center of the back

Sign off on the tether line and belt inspection

Lift chains correctly lubricated?

No cracks or broken links and pins in the lift chains?

Lift chains have equal tension?

If any issues found, describe them here

Sign off on the lift chains check