SPECIAL SITUATIONS
SPECIAL SITUATIONS Care in Cold Weather
Fuel Oils and Lubrication Oils
Use diesel fuel to fit the ambient temperatures. The cetane number should be 40 minimum. If you operate the lift truck where ambient temperatures are normally low, you may need fuel with a high cetane number.
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Cloud point must be 6°C (11°F) below the lowest ambient temperature. Use engine oil and gear oil to fit the ambient temperature.
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Battery Maintain the specific gravity of electrolyte from 1.26 to 1.28 as corrected to 20°C (68°F). When you park your lift truck overnight, leaving it outside in the elements, remove the battery and keep it warm.
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2 1 N00013 1. Glass tube 2. Electrolyte
3. Float 4. Electrolyte level
Note: The electrolyte of a fully charged battery will not freeze to -35°C (-31°F).
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After distilled water has been added to the battery, run the engine for a while. This mixes the added water with the electrolyte and will reduce the risk of freezing and damaging the battery. DO NOT attempt to restore a battery's charge by pouring boiling water over it. This may break the battery case, resulting in acid contact with skin or eyes.
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