Cushman BELLHOP 2, Owner'S Manual And Service Manual

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of Manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Thank you for purchasing this vehicle. Before driving the
vehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading this
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide. This guide contains
the information that will assist you in maintaining this
highly reliable vehicle. Some illustrations may show
items that are optional for your vehicle. This guide covers
the operation of several vehicles; therefore, some picto-
rial views may not represent your vehicle. Physical differ-
ences in controls will be illustrated.
This vehicle has been designed and manufactured as a
‘World Vehicle’. Some countries have individual require-
ments to comply with their specifications; therefore,
some sections may not apply in your country.
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 accordance with the Periodic Service Sched-
ule.
Service Parts Manuals and Technician’s Repair and Ser-
vice Manuals are available from a local Distributor, an
authorized Branch or the Service Parts Department.
When ordering parts or requesting information for your
vehicle, provide vehicle model, serial number and manu-
facture code.
BEFORE INITIAL USE
Read, understand and follow the safety label on the
instrument panel. Be sure you understand how to oper-
ate the vehicle, its equipment and how to use it safely.
Maintaining good performance depends to a large extent
on the operator.
Hydrogen gas is generated as a natural part of
the lead acid battery charging process. A 4%
concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive and
could cause severe injury or death. Charging
must take place in an area that is adequately
ventilated (minimum of 5 air exchanges per
hour).
To reduce the chance of battery 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.
Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items
shown in the INITIAL SERVICE CHART must be per-
formed (Ref Fig. 1 on page 1) .
Vehicle battery must be fully charged before initial use.
Check for correct tire inflation. See GENERAL SPECIFI-
CATIONS.
Check for oil or fuel leaks that could have developed in
shipment from the factory.
Determine and record braking distance required to stop
vehicle for future brake performance tests.
Remove the protective clear plastic, that protect the seat
bottom and back rest during shipping, before placing the
vehicle in service.
Fig. 1 Initial Service Chart
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Vehicle controls and indicators consist of:
•
key/light switch
•
direction selector
•
choke
•
fuel gauge
•
low oil pressure indicator light
•
accelerator pedal
•
combination service and
park brake pedal
•
horn
KEY/LIGHT SWITCH
Located on the dash panel, this switch enables the basic
electrical system of the vehicle to be turned on and off by
turning the key. To prevent inadvertent operation of the
vehicle when left unattended, the key should be turned to
the ‘OFF’ position and removed (Ref Fig. 2 on page 2).
ITEM SERVICE OPERATION
Battery Charge battery
Seats Remove protective plastic covering
Brakes Check operation and adjust if necessary
Check hydraulic brake fluid level if
equipped
Establish mechanical brake base line
Tires Check pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS)
Fuel Fill tank with correct fuel
Engine Check oil level