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GENERAL INFORMATION & ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of section B and this section before working on vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
B
NEW VEHICLE INITIAL SERVICE
Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items
shown in the
INITIAL SERVICE CHART
must be per-
formed (Ref. Fig. 5).
.
Fig. 5 Initial Service Chart
The vehicle batteries must be fully charged before initial
use.
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE
For new vehicles or after replacement of brake pads or
rotors, it is recommended that approximately 20 stops
with moderate braking from 20 mph to 5 mph should be
made without coming to a complete stop. This proce-
dure will assure that your new brakes will function to
their full potential and maintain maximum wear resis-
tance.
Determine and record the braking distance required to
stop the vehicle for future brake performance tests.
TRANSPORTING VEHICLE
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death while transporting the vehicle:
Secure the vehicle and contents
NEVER ride on the vehicle being transport-
ed
ALWAYS transport the vehicle facing for-
ward
Maximum speed while hauling the vehicle
is 70 mph (112 kph)
If the vehicle is to be transported at highway speeds, the
seat bottom and controls must be secured. Always
check that the vehicle and contents are adequately
secured before transporting. The rated capacity of the
trailer or truck must exceed the weight of the vehicle
(see GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for vehicle weight)
and the load plus 1000 lbs. (454 kg). secure the vehicle
using ratchet tie-downs.
In the event that the vehicle will not move in forward or
reverse, the parking brake can be released using the
Run/Tow switch located under the seat on the passen-
ger side. With the switch toggled to the ’TOW’ position
and the key switch in neutral (N) position, the vehicle will
roll freely without activating the reverse warning beeper
or damaging the controller and motor. After moving the
vehicle, return the Run/Tow switch to the ’RUN’ position;
leaving the switch in the ’TOW’ position will drain the
batteries.
In case of total power loss and the Run/Tow switch does
not release the parking brake the instructions below con-
troller splash shield must be used. Chock the tires to
prevent the vehicle moving when the brake is released.
To access the instructions raise the seat and remove
three re-usable rivets securing the controller splash
shield to the body and the controller. To remove the re-
usable rivets, press the center of the rivet with the vehi-
cle key, when the center pin snaps into place the rivet
can be removed, repeat the process for each remaining
rivet. Turn the splash shield over to reveal the instruc-
tions for releasing the parking brake.
THIS PRCEDURE SHOULD ONLY BE PER-
FORMED BY QUALIFIED TRAINED PER-
SONNEL.
Make sure that the key is in the ’OFF’ position and the
tires are chocked to prevent the vehicle moving ; then
perform the following.
1. Locate the ’Auxiliary Power’ line (3) and remove the
weather pack seal (4) from the connector.
2. Locate the ’Primary Power’ line connector (1) and dis-
connect it from line (2).
ITEM SERVICE
OPERATION
Batteries Charge
batteries
Seats
Remove protective plastic covering
Brakes
Check master cylinder fluid level & brake operation
Perform brake burnishing procedure
Establish acceptable stopping distance
Tires
Check air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS)
