By means of a daily inspection of your pallet truck you can intervene in time when it requires repairs.
Pallet jack battery maintenance.
Preventive maintenance of your pallet truck is vital for a safe working environment.
When adding water to battery use distilled water only.
A fully charged battery should read 1265 to 1275 specific gravity.
Use a hydrometer to check your battery acid.
As a result regular check ups prevent unpleasant surprises and prolong the lifespan of the pallet truck.
Keep battery water level approximately 1 2 above plates at all times.
This will be necessary approximately every 10 charges if it is brand new by adding enough water to cover the battery s plastic element protector.
Most of the time they run out of charge due to improper battery maintenance.
Keep outside of battery clean and dry to avoid corrosion of terminals and connectors.
A detailed battery maintenance program should be a part of any regular maintenance schedule the same as checking tires or making sure the spark plug is in proper working order.
Pallet jack batteries die for numerous reasons.
But sometimes they simply expire and need replacement.
Do not overfill the battery.
Extra space is needed for the expansion that happens when the battery is in use.
Only top off a battery after the battery is fully charged.