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Batteries show 36 volts. All fork action seems normal but we are not getting power to the drive unit. The gauge on the dash is dim and shows only about 8% charge.

This has happened once before, before I had the responsibility and it apparently cured itself. The mechanic they hired could not find a problem. Apparently this happens when the forklift has been wet. It has not been wet this time but the humidity has been off the scale here for several weeks.

Any suggestions?
  • Posted 19 May 2015 05:14
  • By workgoats
  • joined 19 May'15 - 1 message
  • Texas, United States
Ron Yoakum
Facilities Manager
TDI - Brooks International
College Station, Texas

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