7.2
Measures required during the shutdown period
Every two months:
– Charge the battery (see "Charging the battery" in Chapter F).
IMPORTANT Battery-powered trucks:
Regular charging of the battery is very important; otherwise spontaneous
discharge could lead to total discharge of the battery. This would result in
battery failure due to sulfation.
7.3
Restarting the vehicle after shutdown
– Clean the truck thoroughly.
– Grease the truck in accordance with the lubrication chart
(see "Lubrication chart" in Chapter G).
– Clean the battery. Grease the pole screws with pole grease and reconnect the
battery.
– Charge the battery (see "Charging the battery" in Chapter F).
– Check whether there is condensation water in the gearbox oil and replace it if
necessary.
– Check whether there is condensation water in the hydraulic oil and replace it if
necessary.
– Start the vehicle
(see "Starting the vehicle" in Chapter E).
IMPORTANT Battery-powered trucks:
In the event of contact problems in the electrical system, spray the exposed
contacts with contact spray and operate the controls repeatedly to remove
any oxide film on the control contacts.
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Test the brakes several times immediately after starting up the vehicle.
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