Troubleshooting and alarms

• Change the transmission fluid on 2,000 kg capacity trucks (does not apply to 1,300 or 1,600 kg capacity trucks).

3.4. Daily maintenance

The daily maintenance procedures are vital for keeping a truck fully operational.They should always be carried out thoroughly each day before using the truck. Daily truck maintenance can be the responsibility of a person that does not have professional training. In this manual, it is assumed that the daily maintenance procedures presented below are carried out by a maintenance professional.

If any damage or other problems that affect the use or safety of the truck are encountered during daily maintenance, the truck must not be used until it is fully operational.

3.4.1. Checking the operation of the main key switch and the emergency stop

Before starting any other maintenance tasks, check that the main key switch and the emergency stop button operate properly. If the key switch is faulty or the emergency stop function does not operate, remove the truck from use use immediately. Return the truck to use only after it is fully operational. Refer to Chapter 2 Operating the truck for information on the truck’s controls.

Begin by turning the main key switch on.The truck should power up and indicate standby mode by illuminating the indicator LED. If the truck is equipped with an hour meter, the meter should activate and indicate the accumulated operating hours and the level of battery charge.Turn the main key switch off to test that the truck shuts down.

27

Figure 3.3. Control panel

The emergency stop button is integrated into the main key switch. To test the emergency stop button, first switch the truck on normally.With the truck active press the emergency stop button to check that it deactivates the truck immediately.To reactivate the truck, lift the button into the operating position.

3.4.2. Checking the battery charge

It is assumed that the truck’s battery is fully charged each day before daily maintenance and use.The battery can be charged with an external or internal charger. If an external charger is used, you should follow the instructions issued by the manufacturer or supplier of the charger.

If the internal battery charger is used, follow the instructions in Section 2.6 Charging the batteries. An internal charger is equipped with a charging progress indicator on the truck’s control panel. Ensure that the indicator indicates a fully charged battery before taking the truck into use.

If the truck is equipped with an hour meter, the meter shows the approximate level of battery charge when the truck’s main power is switched on. After charging, this indicator should read full battery charge.

If the battery does not seem to charge properly, does not hold a charge or presents other problems, refer to the battery

28