Owner manual

3 Owner’s Manual and Service Guide – PC & PCT Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Training ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Operator Qualifications ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Loading and Unloading ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Towing ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Ventilation ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
INDUSTRY STANDARDS ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Initial Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Identification.................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Charging ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Vehicle Controls, Meters, Switches .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Driving .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Towing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....17
Coasting ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Loading/Unloading ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Parking ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Startup Checklist for Industrial Trucks………………………………………………………………………………………………………18
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Routine Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Batteries ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Battery Safety………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….20
Battery Care.................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Electrolyte Levels .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Battery Watering System .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Cleaning Batteries ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Battery Replacement .................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Lifting the Vehicle ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Lubrication .................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Brakes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..23
Tires and Wheels .......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
COMPONENTS - ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Basic Electrical Components ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
Onboard Battery Charger ............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Motor ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 28