OPERATOR'S MANUAL

PREVENTIVEMAINTENANCESCHEDULE
PREVENTIVEMAINTENANCE(PM)INTERVALS
RecommendedPMInterval
SYSTEMCOMPONENTMAINTENANCETASK
IAB
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Batterycables
Checktheconditionofthecables,cushionclamps,nylontie
straps,androuting.Replaceacushionclampiftherubberhas
deteriorated.Repairortightenterminals,andsecurecablesto
preventchang.Replacedamagedcables(cuts,cracks,or
excessivewear)(shownonpage5-75).
X
Batteries(ONHIGHWAY&
LINEHAUL)
Checkforcracksanddamage,electrolytelevel,conditionof
terminals,andtightnessofholddowns(shownonpage5-75).
X
Batteries(OFF-HIGHWAY)Checkforcracksanddamage,electrolytelevel,conditionof
terminals,andtightnessofholddowns(shownonpage5-75).
X
Batteryboxandtray(ON
HIGHWAY&LINEHAUL)
Checktheboxintegrity.Cleanthedraintubeandcheckforacid
leaks.Checkconditionofallequipmentmountedunderthebox.
X
Batteryboxandtray
(OFF-HIGHWAY)
Checktheboxintegrity.Cleanthedraintubeandcheckforacid
leaks.Checkconditionofallequipmentmountedunderthebox.
X
BatteryBoxes,
ToolBoxes,
andSteps
BatteryCableFastenersCheckbatterycablefastenersandtightenasnecessaryto
10-15Lb.ft.(13.6-20.3N.m.)asspeciedonthebatterylabel.
X
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