Columbia ParCar Expediter EX21-24A, Service Manual

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Section 3 – Maintenance
If a hoist is used to lift the vehicle, check that the hoist is rated
at a capacity greater than the vehicle weight. Lift the vehicle
sufficiently from the floor, 10° to 25° angle, to allow the
placement of jack stands to support the weight of the vehicle
during service. See figure 3-1.
HOISTING THE REAR OF VEHICLE
1. To lift the rear, connect the lifting eyes/hooks to rear frame
tubes at right and left sides. Do not use the bumper for
lifting. Hoist vehicle sufficiently to place jack stands
underneath frame.
2. Place jack stands under frame at right and left sides to
allow access under the vehicle.
3. When work is completed, lift the vehicle and remove the
jack stands, then lower vehicle to the floor.
HOISTING THE FRONT OF VEHICLE
1. To lift the front, connect the lifting eye/hooks to front frame
tubes at right and left sides. Do not use the bumper for
lifting.
2. Place jack stands under frame at right and left sides to
allow access under vehicle.
3. When work is completed, lift the vehicle and remove the
jack stands, then lower vehicle to the floor.
FLOOR JACK PROCEDURE
If a floor jack is used to lift the vehicle, check that the floor jack
is rated at a capacity greater than the vehicle weight. Lift the
vehicle sufficiently from the floor to allow the placement of jack
stands or wooden blocks and hold the weight of the vehicle
during service.
LIFTING THE REAR OF VEHICLE
1 To lift the rear, place floor jack under the rear axle housing.
Do not use the bumper for lifting. Raise vehicle sufficiently
to place jack stands underneath frame.
2. Place jack stands under frame at right and left sides to
allow access under the vehicle.
3. When work is completed, place floor jack under rear axle
housing, lift the vehicle and remove the jack stands, then
lower vehicle to the floor.
LIFTING THE FRONT OF VEHICLE
1. To lift the front, place floor jack under the heavy leaf spring
retainer plate. Do not use the bumper for lifting. Raise
vehicle sufficiently to place jack stands underneath frame.
2. Place jack stands under frame at right and left sides to
allow access under the vehicle.
3. When work is completed, place floor jack under leaf spring
retainer plate, lift the vehicle and remove the jack stands,
then lower vehicle to the floor.
JACK STANDS
Jack stands need to be of sufficient rated load capacity to hold
the vehicle safely. See Section 2 - Vehicle Specification Chart
for empty vehicle weight.
VEHICLE STORAGE
Turn Power keyswitch OFF. Remove Power key during
storage to prevent unintentional starting of vehicle.
Do not attempt to charge a battery that is frozen or if
battery case is excessively bulged. Frozen batteries
can explode. Properly dispose of battery.
Electric vehicles stored over 6 to 8 weeks must be protected to
maintain battery life. Several guidelines should be observed
when storing the electric vehicle.
The Delta-Q charger has the capability to test and recharge
batteries during storage. Leave the batteries connected and the
Delta-Q charger plugged into a reliable AC source.
If the Delta-Q is not used:
1.
Batteries will "self-
discharge” during storage and
recharging will be necessary. Frequency for recharging is
as follows:
STORAGE TEMPERATURE CHARGE AT
Below 4
0
C (40
0
F) Every 6 months
4
0
C - 16
0
C (40
0
– 60
0
F) Every 2 months
Above 16
0
C (60
0
F) Once a month
Figure 3 - 1