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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.

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 2012 Shuttle 8 E

Released: 01/12/2012

Revised: 01/12/2012

Specifications are subject to change without notice

* Field installed accessories may require installation charges

MODEL: SHUTTLE™ 8
TYPE: ELECTRIC POWERED PERSONNEL CARRIER
MODEL YEAR: 2012

Part No:. 626500

Precision Drive System™ (PDS): 

Factory programmable to application 

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Solid State continuously variable seperately excited speed controller

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Eight, 6 Volt Deep Cycle

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Dash mounted direction selector switch (Forward-Neutral-Reverse)

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Full torque, reduced speed reverse

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Anti-roll back, walkaway braking and alarm

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Inductive throttle sensor

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Anti-stall motor protection

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Diagnostic indicator

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Regenerative ’Pedal Down’ and/or ‘Pedal Up’ braking

Battery Charger:

Delta Q, 48 VDC. H120/230 VAC 50/60 Hz. Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) Listed, (C.S.A. Certified)

Motor:

48 volt DC shunt wound, brazed armature, solid copper windings. Intermittant Horsepower 18.1 hp (13.5 kW) at 1900 rpm (1hour) 

Drive Train: 

Direct motor shaft connected to transaxle pinion shaft

Electrical System:

48 Volt DC, eight, 6 volt deep cycle storage batteries (107 minute, 225 amp-hour @ 20 hr. discharge rate) 

Transaxle:  

Differential with helical gears

Brakes:

4 Wheel Hydraulic Brakes, Front Disk, Rear Drum, Floor Mounted Manual set/released Park Brake w/ Warning Buzzer

Performance

Seating Capacity

8 Person using Flip/Flop (base config)

Seating Capacity option 6 Person using Cargo Deck w/ stake side 

Dry Weight

1142 lb (519 kg) (Without Batteries)

Curb Weight

1632 lb (742 kg)

Cargo Deck Capacity

400 lb.

Vehicle load capacity

1600 lb (727 kg)

Outside Clearance Circle 33 ft (10.1 m)

Speed (Level Ground)

13 mph ± 0.5 mph (21 kph ± 0.8 kph)

Towing Capacity

N/A

Steering & Suspension

Steering    

Self-compensating rack and pinion

Front Suspension

Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers

Rear Suspension

Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers

Service Brake

4 Wheel hydraulic Brakes, Disk/Front, Drum/Rear

Parking Brake

Floor Mounted Manual Set/Release w/Warning Buzzer

Front Tires

Kenda Load Star, 50 psi

Rear Tires

Kenda Load Star, 70 psi

Vehicle Power

Power Source

48 Volts DC

Motor Type

Shunt Wound

Continuous Horsepower (kW) 2.5 hp (1.9 kW)

Intermittent Horsepower (kW) 18.1 hp (13.5 kW) @ 1900 rpm

Electrical System

48 Volt

Batteries (Qty, Type)

Eight, 6 Volt Deep Cycle 

Key or Pedal Start

Pedal Start 

Battery Charger

48 VDC Delta Q, 120/230 VAC, UL & CSA

Speed Controller

400 Amp Precision Drive System (PDS)

Drive Train

Motor Shaft Direct Drive

Transaxle

Differential with helical gears

Gear Selection

Dash Mounted Forward-Neutral-Reverse

Rear Axle Ratio

14.7:1

Body & Chassis

Headlights

Halogen Headlights std

Brake Lights

Rear Brake lights std

Frame

Welded steel. DuraShield™ powder coat

Body & Finish

Injection molded TPO

Seat Pod

Fiberglass & Gelcoat

Standard Color

Hunter Green

Some items shown may be optional equipment

CONFIGURATION HIGHLIGHTS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Overall Length

167.5 in (425.5 cm)

Overall Width

49.5 in (125.7 cm)

Overall Height (No Canopy)

45.5 in (115.6 cm) (Top of steering wheel)

Overall Height (With Canopy) 76.0 in (193 cm)

Wheel  Base

123.4 in (313.7 cm)

Front Wheel Track

36.0 in (91.4 cm)

Rear Wheel Track

38.0 in (97 cm)

Gnd Clearance @ Differential 4.3 in (11 cm)

Dimensions

Noise & Vibration

Sound pressure; continued A-weighted equal to or less than 70 db(A)

The RMS value of weighted acceleration is less than 2.5 m/s

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The RMS value of weighted acceleration is less than 2.5 m/s

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The uncertainty of measurement is 0.69 m/s

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Noise

Vibration, WBV

Vibration, HAV

Measurement methods were applied per the ISO 2631 and ISO 5349 standards under conditions of typical vehicle surfaces.

Summary of Contents for 626501

Page 1: ...626501 Owner s Guide ISSUED FEBRUARY 2012 REVISED JUNE 2015 48V ELECTRIC POWERED VEHICLE...

Page 2: ...ces in controls will be illustrated Most of the service procedures in this guide can be accomplished using common automotive hand tools Contact your service representative on servicing the vehicle in...

Page 3: ...Inc reserves the right to incorporate engineering and design changes to products in this manual without obligation to include these changes on units sold previously The information contained in this...

Page 4: ...m any source of electrical drain The battery charger may be left connected to the vehicle to maintain a full charge on the bat teries provided the charger is plugged into an active electrical source I...

Page 5: ...thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers SECTION PAGE NO SAFETY 1 1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 2 1 INTRODUCTION 3 1 OPERATING PROCEDURES...

Page 6: ...Page iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers Notes...

Page 7: ...ghly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers 1 TITLE PAGE NO GENERAL 1 2 NOTICES CAUTIONS WARNINGS AND DANGERS 1 2 GENERAL OPERATION 1 3 MAINTE...

Page 8: ...used to warn of sit uations that could result in an unsafe condition NOTICES CAUTIONS WARNINGS AND DANGERS Throughout this guide NOTICE CAUTION WARNING and DANGER will be used Please observe these NOT...

Page 9: ...ng practices Good common sense and prudent driving practices do more to prevent accidents and injury than all of the warnings and instructions combined E Z GO strongly suggests that all users and main...

Page 10: ...eating capacity Read the following text and warnings before attempting to service vehicle In any product components may eventually fail to perform properly as the result of normal use age wear or abus...

Page 11: ...olarity of each battery terminal and be sure to rewire the batteries correctly use specified replacement parts NEVER use replacement parts of lesser quality use recommended tools determine that tools...

Page 12: ...NOT OPERATE UNDER THE INFULENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL WARNING READ MANUAL FOR MAXIMUM LOAD BED CAPACITY AND RAMP OR HILL DO NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY 74443G01 1 To Prevent Roll Back On a Hill From a Stopped...

Page 13: ...DO NOT OPERATE IF USING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE WHEN LIGHTNING IS IN THE AREA WARNING READ MANUAL FOR MAXIMUM LOAD BED CAPACITY AND RAMP OR HILL ANGLE WARNING MAXIMUM CROSS HILL OR RAM...

Page 14: ...1 8 SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers Notes 1...

Page 15: ...to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers 2 TITLE PAGE NO Vehicle Specifications SHUTTLE 8 2 2 Vehicle Dimensions SHUTTLE 8...

Page 16: ...0 5 mph 21 kph 0 8 kph Towing Capacity N A Steering Suspension Steering Self compensating rack and pinion Front Suspension Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers Rear Suspension Leaf springs with...

Page 17: ...ticular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers 2 46 0 in 116 8 cm 149 0 in 3178 5 cm 167 5 in 425 5 cm 123 5 in 313 7 cm 45 5 in 115 6 cm 75 6 in 192 0 cm Center Rear Wheels 38 3 in 97...

Page 18: ...l to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers 2 4 2 TURNING CLEARANCE DIAMETER 33 ft 10 1 m RECOMMENDED MAX SIDE TILT 25 or 14...

Page 19: ...2 5 Notes Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 2...

Page 20: ...2 6 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers Notes 2...

Page 21: ...itch Headlight Switch 3 3 Direction Selector 3 3 State of Charge Meter 3 3 Horn 3 3 Brake Pedal 3 3 Park Brake 3 3 Accelerator Pedal 3 4 Master Cylinder 3 4 Fuse Block 3 4 Run Tow Maintenance Storage...

Page 22: ...CTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers 3 2 3 FEATURES General Information 5 7 6 4 8 9 3 2 1...

Page 23: ...t move vehicle direction selector while the vehicle is in motion Moving the selector will result in sudden slowing of the vehicle and the beeping of a warning device Located on the dash panel this swi...

Page 24: ...jury or death resulting from loss of vehicle control consider the grade of the terrain the vehicle is on and set vehicle s park brake accordingly before switch ing the Run Tow Maintenance switch to th...

Page 25: ...Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers 3 the electronic braking system and warning beeper features are activated 11 Charger Receptacle The plarized charger receptacle is located in the seat pod below...

Page 26: ...INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers 3 6 3 12 13 16 14 15 17 18 20 19 22 21...

Page 27: ...dden vehicle position changes 17 Rear Seat The rear facing seat is designed for two occupants one on each side of the seat To prevent severe injury or death rear seat passengers should hold on to both...

Page 28: ...3 8 INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers Notes 3...

Page 29: ...ing the Charger 4 5 Understanding the Charger 4 5 LED Operation Codes 4 5 LED Fault Codes 4 5 Maintenance Instructions 4 6 OPERATING THE VEHICLE 4 5 PERFORMANCE 4 7 Speed Control 4 7 Pedal Up Braking...

Page 30: ...rame weld tube The other PART A and PART B is located on the crossmember section of the chassis on the driver side seat back support To access it raise the seat and lift up the flap on the access pane...

Page 31: ...explosion that could result in severe injury or death never smoke around or charge batteries in an area that has open flame or electrical equipment that could cause an electrical arc Hydrogen gas is...

Page 32: ...r in such a manner as to per mit the maximum air flow underneath and around the charger Portable chargers are shipped with the vehicles Prior to vehicle or charger operation the charger must be remove...

Page 33: ...r s LED will quickly flash RED The specific fault is indi cated by the number of RED flashes that occur there will be a pause and then the flashes will repeat again There are several possible conditio...

Page 34: ...ep the cooling fins free of dirt and debris do not expose the charger to oil dirt mud or to direct heavy water spray when cleaning equipment 4 Inspect the plug of the battery charger and the vehicle r...

Page 35: ...e vehicle s top speed is sensed and regulated directly by the controller Speed Control To prevent the possibility of loss of control that could cause severe injury or death use service brake to contro...

Page 36: ...be overridden and normal vehicle operation resumes Any unusual situation sensed by the TruCourse Technology system will cause a similar response The system functions in all key switch positions Anti R...

Page 37: ...ed Release the park brake by depressing the service brake pedal until the park brake releases Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the motor When the accelerator pedal is released the motor c...

Page 38: ...the labels that are used on this vehicle Sun Top And Windshield The sun top does not provide protection from roll over or falling objects The windshield does not provide protection from tree limbs or...

Page 39: ...GHT BULB REPLACEMENT 5 8 FUSE REPLACEMENT 5 8 TRANSPORTING VEHICLE 5 9 Towing 5 9 Hauling 5 9 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 5 9 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 10 Tire Inspection 5 10 BRAKES 5 10 Periodic Brake Test...

Page 40: ...5 2 MAINTENANCE 5 Battery Cleaning 5 18 Battery Replacement 5 19 Prolonged Storage 5 19 Battery Charging 5 20 AC Voltage 5 20 Troubleshooting 5 21 HYDROMETER 5 21 Using Hydrometer 5 22...

Page 41: ...mercial plastic polish or Plexus plastic cleaner available from the service parts department Normal cleaning of vinyl seats and plastic or rubber trim requires the use of a mild soap solution applied...

Page 42: ...ehicle in wet weather conditions remember that the brakes may need to be lightly applied in order to provide enough friction to dry the brake unit If wet the brakes will lose much of their effect Slow...

Page 43: ...le Tool List Qty Tool List Qty Floor Jack 1 Jack Stands 4 Wheel Chocks 4 Remove payload from vehicle before lifting No person s should be in or on the vehicle while lifting To raise the entire vehicle...

Page 44: ...ld be determined by the condition of the terrain See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS section for rec ommended tire inflation pressure For outdoor applications with major use on grassy areas the following shoul...

Page 45: ...cross sequence pattern LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT To reduce the possibility of premature bulb failure do not touch new bulbs with bare fingers Use clean dry tissue or paper towel to handle the glass porti...

Page 46: ...ottom of the last forward facing seat the fuse block is located on the fender liner on the driver side of the vehicle Pull out old fuse and replace with a new fuse of the same type and size TRANSPORTI...

Page 47: ...ts to be made to the powertrain while the motor is running must be made with both drive wheels raised and vehicle properly supported on jack stands To reduce the possibility of motor damage never oper...

Page 48: ...echnician s Repair and Service Manual Some service procedures may require the vehicle to be lifted Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE for proper lifting pro cedure and safety information ROUTINE MAINTENANCE...

Page 49: ...should be felt at approximately 2 mph 3 kph indicating that the system is functioning If vehicle speed continues to rise apply the service brake and have vehicle inspected by a trained mechanic REAR...

Page 50: ...Signal Bulb Tail Light Bulb 40 oz 1 2 liters MOBIL 424 15 amp P N 18392 G1 1157 P N 21759 G1 Capacities and Replacement Parts P N 619100 P N 619101 P N 619102 ALL TORQUE FIGURES ARE IN FT LBS Nm BOLT...

Page 51: ...A Park Brake operation does it hold on a hill C A C A C A C A Accelerator smooth operation Charger Receptacle inspect charger connector and receptacle at each charge Wiring loose connections broken o...

Page 52: ...fety shield or approved safety goggles when adding water or charging batteries Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a solution of 1 4 cup 60 ml sodium bicarbonate baking soda dissolved in...

Page 53: ...he available life and reduce the factors that can reduce the life of the battery Battery Maintenance Tool List Qty Tool List Qty Insulated Wrench 9 16 1 Battery Carrier 1 Hydrometer 1 Battery Maintena...

Page 54: ...vent tube and the gas will force it out of the vent tube and battery cap The water will evaporate but the sulphuric acid will remain where it can damage vehicle components and the storage facility flo...

Page 55: ...d solution which can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes Treat all electrolyte spills to the body and eyes with extended flushing with clear water Contact a physician immediately Any electrolyte s...

Page 56: ...eep all smoking materials open flame or sparks away from the battery The correct cleaning technique is to spray the top and sides of the batteries with a solution of baking soda and water This solutio...

Page 57: ...lean if required To prevent battery explosion that could result in severe personal injury or death extreme care must be used with aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant Insulate the metal c...

Page 58: ...ff when the battery set is fully charged Always refer to the instructions of the specific charger used Before charging the following should be observed Do not overfill batteries The charging cycle wil...

Page 59: ...ximate age HYDROMETER A hydrometer P N 50900 G1 is used to test the state of charge of a battery cell This is performed by measuring the density of the electrolyte which is accomplished by measuring t...

Page 60: ...he 1 250 to give a corrected reading of 1 246 5 Test each cell and note the readings corrected to 80 F or 27 C A variation of fifty points between any two cell readings example 1 250 1 200 indicates a...

Page 61: ...5 23 Notes Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers MAINTENANCE 5...

Page 62: ...5 24 MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers Notes 5...

Page 63: ...ad all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR APPENDIX A TITLE PAGE NO DECLARATION O...

Page 64: ...A 2 APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers Notes...

Page 65: ...A 3 APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...

Page 66: ...APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers A 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CONTINUED...

Page 67: ...A 5 Notes Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers APPENDIX A...

Page 68: ...A 6 APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers Notes...

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